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Friday 7 March 2025
Between Washington and Taipei, TSMC aims to avert being strapped with Intel rescue
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei recently held a press conference with US President Donald Trump at the White House, announcing an additional investment of US$100 billion in the US. Shortly...
Friday 7 March 2025
Micron's Mark Liu hire aims to close HBM gap amid US chip push
Micron has appointed former TSMC chairman Mark Liu as a board member. Multiple South Korean media outlets report this move as Micron's attempt to expand its market share in high bandwidth...
Friday 7 March 2025
KYEC sees advanced testing growth momentum; building new factory in US possible
King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) remains upbeat about advanced testing demand for AI and HPC chips and has not ruled out the possibility of establishing a factory in the US.
Friday 7 March 2025
Sharp-developed antenna used in 5G LEO NTN trial
Japan-based Sharp has disclosed that it has supplied its electronic steering array antenna for the world's first 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) trial using Eutelsat OneWeb's low...
Friday 7 March 2025
Taiwan data center operators evaluate satellite communications for backup
Recent cases of submarine cable disconnections off the coast of Taiwan have raised concerns about national security, prompting Internet data center (IDCs) operators to mull the feasibility...
Friday 7 March 2025
TSMC invests more in US, raising concerns; Premier insists it supports Taiwan and global interests
TSMC has attracted global attention by announcing a new investment plan of US$100 billion at the White House. A portion of the Taiwanese public is apprehensive that this could result...
Friday 7 March 2025
Taiwan machine tool industry may see double-digit growth in 2025
After reaching a new low in 2024, key players in Taiwan's machine tool industry believe demand will rebound in 2025 and may even see double-digit growth.
Friday 7 March 2025
Getac sees defense, energy push rugged PC demand in 2025
Getac Technology Chairman James Huang highlighted Europe's sharp rise in military spending, particularly in Germany, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The company is engaged in...
Friday 7 March 2025
SKT expands AI push with global telecoms, eyes dominace of South Korean data center market
SK Telecom (SKT) is intensifying its AI ecosystem strategy, forging joint ventures with global telecom operators and advancing its four-pronged approach to Artificial Intelligence...
Friday 7 March 2025
How China views TSMC's US investment
TSMC's recent announcement of an additional US$100 billion investment in US manufacturing has sparked sharp criticism from Beijing. Chinese media and government officials frame the...
Friday 7 March 2025
AI and machinery to drive next industrial revolution
The 2025 Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) began on March 3, co-organized by TAITRA and TAMI. Notable attendees included President William Lai and foreign diplomats...
Friday 7 March 2025
LG Group expands India strategy amid geopolitical risks with chairman's visit
LG Group chairman Kwang-mo Koo traveled to India to assess the company's R&D, production, and distribution as LG commemorates 30 years in the market. This visit aligns with LG's...
Friday 7 March 2025
Giga Computing partners with SK Group to advance AI liquid cooling technology
On March 5, Giga Computing, a subsidiary of Gigabyte, announced it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korea's SK Telecom and SK Enmove. The three parties will...
Friday 7 March 2025
Chinese memory makers gaining market share by copying strategy of South Korean leaders
The South Korean firms' strategy of expanding investment into a crisis-stricken market succeeded in sending them to the top of the global memory market. However, Chinese memory makers...
Thursday 6 March 2025
C.C. Wei responds to Trump's call to end CHIPS Act funding: TSMC asks only for fairness
TSMC's announcement of an additional US$100 billion investment in the US, including three new wafer fabs, two advanced packaging facilities, and a major R&D team center, has sparked...