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Monday 7 October 2024
SK Hynix diversifies supply chain, challenges Hanmi's grip on HBM equipment
SK Hynix is set to diversify its supply chain for thermocompression bonding (TCB) equipment used in HBM manufacturing. The company acquired an order of 30 units of TCB machines from...
Monday 7 October 2024
Taboola eyes expansion in Taiwan for AI R&D hub, advises local startups to target global markets
Content recommendation platform Taboola established an AI R&D center in Taiwan in 2021, led by Vice President of Engineering Ning Ning Yu, who oversees both the Taiwan and Los...
Monday 7 October 2024
Samsung's strategic cost-cutting: its next move to restore global competitiveness
Samsung Electronics, facing difficulties in its wafer foundry business, has implemented cost-cutting measures, including the cancellation of on-site events and a slowdown in investment...
Monday 7 October 2024
Taiwan's solar power costs undercut industrial rates as perovskite technology advances
Taipower is set to increase industrial electricity rates by 12.5% in mid-October, pushing costs above that of solar power. Industry insiders view this as a potential turning point,...
Monday 7 October 2024
Samsung's HBM3E reportedly clears Nvidia's on-site inspection; mass production still pending
Samsung Electronics and Nvidia have reportedly completed the on-site inspection of the fifth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM3E). Despite delays in mass production and supply,...
Monday 7 October 2024
Technological and cost barriers hinder Taiwan's efforts to reduce manufacturing emissions
Taiwan's manufacturing sector reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 6.62% in 2022, surpassing the national average. While progress has been made, further reductions require significant...
Monday 7 October 2024
Which three countries will each capture 33% of APAC offshore wind by 2030?
The offshore wind sector in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is poised for significant transformation as Japan and South Korea accelerate their development to match Taiwan's established...
Monday 7 October 2024
Speak AI expands investments in Taiwan amid surging language learning demand
Speak, an AI-powered language learning platform backed by OpenAI, recently launched its application in Taiwan. The company plans to use Taiwan as a base for expanding into the Chinese-speaking...
Friday 4 October 2024
Penang outlines semiconductor cluster: Focus on PCB, backend
A semiconductor industry cluster is emerging in Penang, Malaysia, with an emphasis on the PCB and backend supply chains.
Friday 4 October 2024
APAC offshore wind market faces crossroads as regional competition intensifies
The Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector is at a pivotal juncture, with Taiwan's early lead now under pressure from rapidly advancing markets in Japan and South Korea. Industry experts...
Friday 4 October 2024
AI data center structure upgrade to benefit Taiwanese suppliers
The high power consumption and heat generation by AI data centers can no longer be solved through simple hardware upgrades, leading to changes beneficial to Taiwanese supply chain...
Friday 4 October 2024
Taiwan's AI revolution: Sovereign AI applications set to launch in 2025
At a recent Legislative Yuan session, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Minister Cheng-wen Wu addressed legislators' concerns about Taiwan's AI standing. According to...
Friday 4 October 2024
Europe uses geographical advantage to combat power consumption
The rise in artificial intelligence (AI) demand has led to a corresponding increase in data center requirements. However, finding locations with sufficient power to support these...
Friday 4 October 2024
Typhoon Krathon sparks race among 7 major AI models for most accurate forecasting
Typhoon Krathon's erratic movement and prolonged stay over Taiwan have sparked discussions about which AI models can most accurately predict its trajectory. Research from various...
Friday 4 October 2024
Ford Lio Ho repositions Kuga lineup to navigate Taiwan's competitive mid-size SUV market
Taiwan's domestic mid-size SUV market is experiencing fierce competition, with brands like Ford Lio Ho Motor, 70% owned by Ford Motor, striving to stand out amid rising costs.