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Friday 26 July 2024
Beyond hardware: Taiwan advances AI ecosystem amid global sovereignty push
As governments worldwide push for sovereign AI, Taiwan, a key provider of AI hardware, is rapidly expanding its AI ecosystem with the help of both public and private sectors.
Friday 26 July 2024
32-inch dual-mode gaming OLED faces supply shortage despite LG production lines operating at full capacity
The gaming OLED monitor recently launched by LG Electronics has reportedly sold out globally. Despite continuous production increases for said product, it remains "out of stock."...
Friday 26 July 2024
Japan may offer more support for Rapidus 2nm chip ambition
The Japanese government is taking significant steps to support Rapidus in its efforts to become a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. This includes providing financial support,...
Friday 26 July 2024
Global energy transition fuels Taiwanese expansion into storage solutions
As the world races towards the 2050 net zero emissions target, the US' commitment remains in question.
Friday 26 July 2024
China takes different approach to South Korea in display technology R&D; focuses on QD-LED and Micro LED
In display R&D, China's rapid development has garnered attention. While South Korea focuses on technology sectors like OLED and backplanes, China instead puts more emphasis on...
Friday 26 July 2024
Samsung bets big on CXL for next-gen memory leadership
Samsung Electronics is aggressively targeting Compute Express Link (CXL), a highly anticipated next-generation memory technology. The CXL market is expected to take off in the second...
Friday 26 July 2024
Revolution in auto electrification challenges Japan's industry
The shift towards automotive electrification is ushering in a new revolution for mainstream car manufacturers.
Thursday 25 July 2024
SK Group head believes Nvidia's success model to face no challenges in 2-3 years
In a forum hosted by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Keiju, KCCI Chairman and SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won told participants that Nvidia's dominance in the...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Official data reveals record investments in Kyushu attracted by TSMC
According to data from the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade, and Industry, from April 2021 to June 2024, there have been 100 new semiconductor-related investments announced or reported,...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Samsung, SK Hynix keen to develop new TSV, focus ring, debonding solutions for next-gen HBM
As the number of DRAM stacks in high bandwidth memory (HBM) increases, there will be new developments in Through-Silicon Via (TSV) materials, focus rings and debonding technology...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Chip giants clash: TSMC's Foundry 2.0 takes on Intel's IDM 2.0
With Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) proposing its Foundry 2.0 model, some industry experts compare it with Intel's IDM 2.0. However, the challenges Intel faces...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Power crunch casts clouds over South Korea's largest chip cluster in Yongin
Samsung and SK Hynix plan to invest KRW360 trillion (US$259.2 billion) and KRW120 trillion, respectively, to build 10 semiconductor fabs in Yongin, South Korea, making it the world's...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Slowing demand, policy changes limit EV adoption
Disappointing demand growth, uncertainties surrounding the upcoming US presidential election, and government policy changes have slowed the adoption of electric vehicles (EV), according...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Taiwan leverages ICT to power sports technology revolution
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) is betting big on sports technology as a key driver of economic growth. The council aims to cultivate a robust industry capable...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Rising memory prices, AI demand boost SK Hynix 2Q24 sales and profit
SK Hynix has reported revenue hit an all-time high of KRW16.42 trillion (US$11.8 billion) in the second quarter of 2024, when operating profits topped KRW5 trillion for the first...