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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...
Monday 30 September 2024
Taiwan-Japan chip ties deepen following TSMC's fab in Kyushu
In the wake of TSMC's establishment of a wafer fabrication facility in Japan, Taiwanese and Japanese companies are strengthening their collaboration, particularly within the semiconductor...
Monday 30 September 2024
Breaking IT myth: AWS and Trend Micro lead cloud-integrated cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has become a paramount concern as businesses embrace digital transformation and migrate data to the cloud. The outdated belief that data is safest when stored on-premises,...
Monday 30 September 2024
Weekly news roundup: TSMC, Micron struggle to compete with local Japanese giants for talent; China's mature chip dominance looms for Taiwan's IC design houses
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of September 23 – September 27.
Monday 30 September 2024
Global advanced IC substrate market set to surge to US$31.54 billion by 2029
The global advanced IC substrate market is poised for significant growth, according to recent industry reports. Global Information, Inc. (GII) projects the market to reach US$18.11...
Monday 30 September 2024
HBM oversupply looms as Samsung seeks Nvidia validation for HBM3E
Recent debates in the semiconductor industry have raised concerns about a potential oversupply of high bandwidth memory (HBM). Analysts believe a key factor will be whether Samsung...
Monday 30 September 2024
Behind the scenes of PSMC-SBI's wafer fab in Japan falling through as signs emerged in March
On August 27, Taiwan-based Power Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC) and Japan-based SBI Holdings announced a termination of their collaboration on a 12-inch wafer fab in Miyagi...
Saturday 28 September 2024
SBI terminates semiconductor plant partnership with Taiwan's PSMC
Japanese financial firm SBI Holdings has announced the termination of its collaboration with Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) to build a semiconductor...
Friday 27 September 2024
LGD confirms sale of LCD plant; possible addition of 8.6G IT OLED to P10 fab
To combat Chinese companies and satisfy future OLED demand, South Korea-based manufacturers Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) are expediting their investments in 8.6G IT...
Friday 27 September 2024
US DOJ's reported probe into Supermicro could shift orders to benefit Taiwanese ODMs
Rumors are circulating that the US Department of Justice is conducting an investigation into Supermicro. The company has not responded, and relevant supply chains have also refrained...
Friday 27 September 2024
Security Summit discusses TSMC, government cyber security
At the Security Summit organized by DIGITIMES on September 25, Herming Chiueh, deputy minister at the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA), highlighted the disparity in cybersecurity...
Friday 27 September 2024
Taiwan's B5G satellite program faces setbacks, but experts urge patience
Taiwan's homegrown Beyond 5G (B5G) low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite program is facing setbacks,...