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Monday 8 July 2024
Japan revises upward semiconductor equipment sales forecast
The Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ) has revised its forecast for fiscal 2024 (April 2024 to March 2025) sales of semiconductor equipment produced by Japan-based...
Monday 8 July 2024
Samsung plans to adjust automotive chip business to focus on AI chips
To concentrate more on its AI chip business, Samsung Electronics has reportedly decided to adjust the development pace of its "Exynos Auto" automotive chip project, which has been...
Monday 8 July 2024
Silizium Circuits achieves milestone with TSMC, plans further semiconductor innovations
Indian semiconductor startup Silizium Circuits is a promising company receiving support from the Taiwan government and stationed at the Tainan site of Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA-South),...
Monday 8 July 2024
Taiwan's floating wind plan hinges on timely actions
Launching a floating offshore wind demonstration program will solidify...
Monday 8 July 2024
Taiwan's chipmaking supply chain keen to forge GaN ecosystem, eyeing lucrative application opportunities
Gallium nitride (GaN), a third-generation compound semiconductor, has not developed as rapidly as silicon carbide (SiC). Nevertheless, this hasn't deterred new opportunists from joining...
Friday 5 July 2024
Japan, South Korea race to develop GCS for next-gen chip packaging amid Intel push
Glass core substrates (GCS) are poised to play a crucial role in next-generation advanced chip packaging. In response, Japanese and South Korean semiconductor supply chain players...
Friday 5 July 2024
SK Hynix converts part of M10 production lines to produce HBM products
SK Hynix is reportedly converting part of its production line at its Icheon semiconductor plant in South Korea to manufacture high bandwidth memory (HBM) in response to rapidly increasing...
Friday 5 July 2024
Samsung expected to achieve 14-fold surge in operating income amid memory business recovery
Samsung Electronics is poised to report impressive results for the second quarter of 2024, driven by a recovery in the semiconductor industry. The company's operating profit surpassed...
Friday 5 July 2024
Carbon Shuttle: innovating Apple's supply chain with sustainable e-waste recycling solutions
Taiwan startup Carbon Shuttle is betting big on innovative carbon-based materials to transform the recycling of precious metals from electronic waste, a critical component in major...
Friday 5 July 2024
Carbon credit revolution: Taiwan's new trading platform set to shake up industry in October
The domestic carbon credit trading regulations in Taiwan are set to be implemented on August 15. According to Jian-Zhong Tian, President of Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange, the domestic...
Friday 5 July 2024
Samsung pivots to AI chip development amid major semiconductor division reorganization and talent acquisition drive
Samsung Electronics is reportedly shifting its focus from automotive chip development to AI chips amid plans for significant business reorganization. This strategic pivot comes as...
Friday 5 July 2024
Asia-Pacific's rise in global renewable energy sector
In a keynote that resonated across the global renewable energy sector, Sam Kimmins, Director of Energy at the Climate Group, highlighted the remarkable progress and ambitious goals...
Friday 5 July 2024
South Korean 8-inch wafer foundry to engage in SiC and GaN business
South Korean 8-inch wafer foundries are accelerating their investments in next-gen power semiconductors. Facing fierce competition from established global manufacturers and Chinese...
Thursday 4 July 2024
South Korea strives to boost EDA competitiveness
Lee Jong-ho, Korea's Minister of Science and ICT, reportedly arranged a meeting with semiconductor Electronic Design Automation (EDA) professionals to gain insights into the local...
Thursday 4 July 2024
Taiwanese companies warned against greenwashing behaviors
In addition to the energy industry, the financial industry also plays a key role in the global effort to achieve net-zero carbon reduction.