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Tuesday 1 October 2024
Customer-centric and continuously innovative: How Chunghwa Telecom IDC became Epson's premier partner for sustainable transformation
The Internet Data Center (IDC) is crucial to the operations of many businesses. The efficiency, cybersecurity, and performance in green energy and carbon reduction of an IDC are crucial...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Soft launch of Energy Taiwan 2024 highlights solar and energy storage supply chain
The 2024 Energy Taiwan and Net-Zero Taiwan Exhibitions are kicking off on October 2. A pre-event press conference was held on September 30, featuring companies such as TSEC, Formosa...
Monday 30 September 2024
South Korea's chip stockpiles shrink at fastest pace since 2009
South Korea's semiconductor stockpiles dwindled at the fastest clip since 2009 last month in a sign of sustained demand for high-performance memory chips used in artificial intelligence...
Monday 30 September 2024
Intel's EUR10 billion semiconductor plant stalls amid German chips and batteries budget battle
Intel's EUR10 billion (approx. US$10.5 billion) semiconductor plant in Magdeburg, Germany, has hit a major roadblock as the country faces a critical budget tug-of-war between funding...
Monday 30 September 2024
Taiwan eyes tech growth, strengthening supply chain amid AI boom
Amid the rise of generative AI and global supply chain restructuring, Taiwan's exports to the United States and ASEAN have surged to unprecedented levels. In August 2024, Taiwan's...
Monday 30 September 2024
Luxury car market growth is symbolic of Taiwan's economic boom
At Maserati's launch event for the GranCabrio Trofeo in Taichung, John Huang, chairman of Modena Motori Taiwan, stated that Taiwan's economic boom in recent years can be seen from...
Monday 30 September 2024
Taiwan pushes nuclear-free agenda amid growing energy demands
The Presidential Office has established the "National Climate Change Committee," comprising members from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. While divergent opinions are expected,...
Monday 30 September 2024
GenAI receives plenty of attention at Tokyo Game Show 2024
The 2024 Tokyo Game Show (TGS), Japan's largest video game exhibition, was held from September 26 to 29, 2024, in Chiba, Japan. The main technological highlight this year was the...
Monday 30 September 2024
URE expands solar operations, doubling capacity after DS energy acquisition
United Renewable Energy (URE), a vertically integrated solar firm, has expanded its operations to 350 megawatts (MW) for 2024, doubling its year-over-year growth. This expansion comes...
Monday 30 September 2024
Traffic and talent emerge as two major issues for JASM, with no short-term solution in sight
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo led a delegation to Japan and visited the construction site of TSMC's Kumamoto plant (JASM) on September 24. He also met with the governor...
Monday 30 September 2024
StarLux Airlines: Taiwan's untapped potential as Asia-Pacific transit hub gains traction amid global shifts
StarLux Airlines chairman Kuo-Wei Chang stated that with Taiwan's population of 23 million, there is little demand for a third national airline if solely catering to the domestic...
Monday 30 September 2024
Semiconductor expansion clashes with Taiwan's strained renewable energy supply
Taiwan's renewable energy sector has been hit hard by strict government regulations, causing significant delays in system installations. Market forecasts suggest that recovery may...
Monday 30 September 2024
PSMC's global ambitions face growing risks
After the collaboration between Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and SBI collapsed—a development anticipated by industry insiders—attention has...
Monday 30 September 2024
Rising AI server customization fuels supply chain tech upgrades
To meet the growing demand for computing power, cloud service providers are ramping up purchases of AI servers. However, suppliers in the electronic connection industry are finding...
Monday 30 September 2024
Targeting GAFAM: Japan's semiconductor alliance fuels innovation, redefining global supply chains
Amid intensifying competition in the global semiconductor market, the Japanese government has relaunched its semiconductor industry revival plan, prioritizing advanced technology...