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Tuesday 9 April 2024
US science agency debuts startup matchmaking program in Taiwan
The US agency tasked with driving scientific research has launched a program to connect American startups with Taiwanese peers, backing the island's ambitions to foster key players...
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Taiwan showcases satcom prowess amidst earthquake crisis
In a dramatic display of preparedness, Taiwan swiftly responded to a powerful earthquake that rattled Hualien, east Taiwan, on April 3rd, showcasing the efficacy of its digital resilience...
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Samsung reportedly to announce new investment plans next week
After the Wall Street Journal reported that Samsung Electronics will double its investment in Taylor, Texas, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced granting US$6.6...
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Is Apple CarPlay on track to lose momentum?
The US Department of Justice recently said Apple CarPlay's phone-mirroring service shows the company's anticompetitive behavior over competitors. While automotive suppliers might...
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Electronics players suggest Taiwan- Japan collaboration to bolster natural disaster preparedness
Operations at Taiwan-based PCB and OSAT companies have returned to normal after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the island on April 3. As Taiwan becomes a critical IC production hub...
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Taiwan-based AI hardware suppliers ditch China for Mexico amid supply chain shifts
Amid the ongoing AI surge and supply chain's decoupling from China, Mexico has emerged as a promising alternative destination for electronic manufacturers.
Tuesday 9 April 2024
South Korean OLED providers should target 'weaknesses' of Chinese competitors
In the past, Samsung Display (SDC) elected to focus on small and medium-sized panels to differentiate from LG Display (LGD), which produces large-size panels, and SDC was able to...
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Research Insight: Taiwan's IPC industry revenue projected to surge 8.8% in 2024
The total revenue of Taiwan's industrial PC (IPC) industry is projected to increase by 8.8% year-on-year to NT$308.68 billion (US$9.598 billion) in 2024, with most Taiwanese IPC makers...
Tuesday 9 April 2024
LCD panel prices to continue to rally 1H24; Taiwanese panel manufacturers reported minimal impact from recent earthquake
Taiwanese panel manufacturers have reported minimal impact from the recent earthquake, and according to Sigmaintell, stockpiling during lower prices may cool down after the first...
Tuesday 9 April 2024
China, South Korea worry local battery makers' overseas expansion will impact global dominance
Chinese and South Korean battery manufacturers dominate LFP and ternary batteries for EVs and energy storage systems (ESS). However, as companies expand into foreign markets, the...
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Samsung and SK Hynix continue to expand DRAM production
Samsung and SK Hynix's profitability is set to significantly improve.
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Micron to raise DRAM and SSD prices by 25%, say sources
Multiple clients have been informed that Micron Technology intends to sequentially increase its DRAM and SSD product prices by more than 25% during the second quarter, according to...
Monday 8 April 2024
LGES, GM commence second joint battery plant under over-capacity pressure
Ultium Cells, a battery joint venture between LG Energy Solution and General Motors, has started production at its second plant in Tennessee, the US. The first product has been delivered...
Monday 8 April 2024
Memory chip vendors suspend 2Q24 contract pricing in wake of Taiwan tremor
DRAM makers have temporarily stopped offering product quotes, signaling a likelihood that there will be major increases in prices in the wake of a strong earthquake that shook Taiwan...
Monday 8 April 2024
Meet the analyst: Operating system in AI era will be king, says DIGITIMES Research
In the past, it was the chip that created the user's needs, but when hardware has little room to expand for running Artificial Intelligence (AI) models while the difference between...