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Monday 12 August 2024
Advanced AI solutions urgent to tackle language barriers amid rapid TSMC expansion
Taiwan's tech giants, such as TSMC, are expanding globally to mitigate risks from the US-China trade war and geopolitical tensions, facing challenges from regional language and cultural...
Monday 12 August 2024
OLED iPad supply chain shift: LGD expands as SDC rumored to scale back
Apple's first OLED iPad will feature panels supplied by LG Display (LGD) and Samsung Display (SDC). However, recent reports indicate a shift in the supply chain dynamics, with SDC...
Monday 12 August 2024
Taiwan eases language barriers to retain global tech talent
The Taiwanese government and industry have been striving to retain top overseas talent through scholarships, health insurance, and various incentives.
Friday 9 August 2024
Chang Wah Electromaterials appoints new CEO as subsidiary CWTC announces major US$100M expansion in Malaysia
Chang Wah Electromaterials Inc. (CWE), a leading semiconductor materials and distribution company based in Taiwan, recently held a board meeting where the promotion of General Manager...
Friday 9 August 2024
With AI fueling AR and VR industries, South Korean micro LED component makers target backplane market
The augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) device market, after experiencing a period of stagnation, is seeing renewed growth momentum with the development of AI technology...
Friday 9 August 2024
Taiwan-based PCB industry navigates sustainability demands amid SEA expansion
Approaching the final quarter of 2024, major PCB and IC substrate manufacturers are expanding operations in Southeast Asia to reduce dependence on Chinese production. Needless to...
Friday 9 August 2024
Taiwan's ambitious AI vision hinges on stable power supply and strategic growth
Taiwan is doubling down on its aspiration to become an "AI Smart Island," with the government outlining a strategic focus on ensuring a stable power supply, expanding supercomputing...
Friday 9 August 2024
SiS and Hycon merge to drive major product transformation
Taiwan-based IC design firm Silicon Integrated Systems Corp (SiS) announced it will acquire MCU manufacturer Hycon Technology through a share swap.
Friday 9 August 2024
Taiwan's AI-enhanced smartphone market poised to outpace global growth with telecom partnerships
In Taiwan's market, smartphone distributors anticipate AI-enhanced smartphones will capture 20% of total smartphone shipments this year, surpassing the global average, thanks to strong...
Thursday 8 August 2024
TSMC to break ground on German plant amid talent crunch
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei is set to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in Dresden, Germany, on August 20, 2024.
Thursday 8 August 2024
Advanced packaging market sees rapid growth fueled by AI and global expansion
As AI applications proliferate, global tech giants are ramping up investments in data centers worldwide. While traditional hubs like the US, Europe, Japan, and China remain pivotal,...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Fostered by TTA, Taiwan-based startups demonstrate generative AI strength
Not only does generative AI spark revolutionary changes with applications growingly spanning across all industries, but it has also become the first solution that companies choose...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Samsung bets big on AI: Groq investment marks third AI startup in quick succession
Samsung Electronics continues its series of strategic investments amidst the surging AI wave.
Thursday 8 August 2024
SEMI Japan urges unified advanced chips packaging standards to ease capacity crunch
SEMI Japan president Masayuki Hamajima recently called for the semiconductor industry to unify packaging technology standards as soon as possible, particularly in the advanced packaging...
Thursday 8 August 2024
AI agent goes global: SparkLabs Taiwan highlights AI startups and international expansion
SparkLabs Taiwan held its ninth Demo Day on August 2, focused on AI applications, showcasing integrated AI agents managing cross-platform marketing and communication tasks, indicating...