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Thursday 26 December 2024
Samsung's overreliance on Qualcomm raises concerns
While Samsung Electronics (Samsung) can breathe a sigh of relief as Qualcomm's close collaborator following the US semiconductor manufacturer's victory in its lawsuit against UK semiconductor...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Samsung to reportedly slash 2025 foldable phone targets amid weak Galaxy Z6 sales
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) plans to boost shipments of its Galaxy S series in 2025 while scaling back targets for the Galaxy Z series, as the company shifts focus to its flagship...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
AI-powered inkjet tech breakthrough enables precision coating for advanced semiconductors
Elephantech, a Tokyo-based printed electronics manufacturer, has introduced NeuralJet™, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered inkjet technology that improves precision in...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Sony Semiconductor doubles image sensor shipments to 20 billion, builds new facility in Kumamoto
A report by Nikkei Asia reveals that Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing, operating mainly from four factories in Kyushu, Japan, has shipped over 20 billion image sensors. To...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Taiwan govt US$900 million budget cut threatens tech subsidies and water infrastructure
The recently approved amendment to Taiwan's Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures has resulted in a NT$375.3 billion (approx. US$11.8 billion) annual...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Mitsubishi Electric unveils 6th QZSS satellite, advancing smartphone positioning precision to one meter
Mitsubishi Electric has unveiled the sixth satellite in Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) at its Kamakura Works facility. Scheduled for launch by the H3 rocket by the end...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
US$5.2 billion subsidy finalized: Samsung's and SK Hynix's plans and concerns in the US
The US government has recently finalized the subsidy amounts for SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics (Samsung), with the two major South Korean companies receiving US$458 million and...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
US House targets BOE: OLED import ban looms amid SDC patent clash
The US House Select Committee on Strategic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party (Select Committee on the CCP) has urged a ban on importing OLED panels from BOE over alleged...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Japanese automakers explore different growth methods; Toyota invests in EV plant, Honda and Nissan team up
Japanese automakers are perceived as antiquated and slow to innovate, especially when compared with the rapid growth of Chinese new energy vehicles (NEV) brands. However, major Japanese...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Taiwan MaaS ecosystem roadmap unveiled: Line Go eye 2025 expansion
On December 24, 2024, Taiwan-based mobility solutions leader Line Go hosted a media event where Chairman and CEO Lin Chun-sheng detailed the current state of Taiwan's Mobility-as-a-Service...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2025 to unveil Galaxy S25 series, Ring 2, and AR smart glasses
Samsung Electronics is preparing to unveil its latest products at the Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for January 2025. This event is set to feature the launch of the flagship Galaxy...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Taiwan's drone suppliers face chip and production challenges
Amid escalating geopolitical conflicts, drones have emerged as a focal point in combat systems of the future.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
TEL targets 40% AI equipment revenue amid waning China demand
Tokyo Electron (TEL) aims to increase its revenue share from AI-related semiconductor equipment to approximately 40% by the fiscal year ending March 2026, up from the current 30%...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Bridge projects crucial for Taiwan's floating wind power development
Taiwan needs to develop medium-scale floating wind projects before embarking on gigawatt-scale developments, according to Eric Kamphues, chairman of Rui Li 1 Floating Offshore Wind...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
LGES lands 3rd major North American ESS deal in 2024
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has secured a 7.5 GWh energy storage system (ESS) supply deal with US-based Excelsior Energy Capital, with production and delivery slated to begin in 2026...