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Wednesday 2 October 2024
BYD speeds up solid-state battery rollout, targeting full adoption within 5 years
The electric vehicle (EV) sector is intensifying efforts to advance solid-state battery technology, with BYD's chief scientist Yubo Lian announcing that commercialization could occur...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Taiwan's carbon fee policy faces dual challenges from local and EU regulations
Taiwan is set to introduce a carbon fee in 2025, targeting approximately 500 companies with rates between NT$300 (approx. US$9.30) and NT$500 per metric ton. However, the final fee...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
LGD faces 3Q24 losses, but eyes turnaround in 4Q with OLED shipments for iPhone 16 series
LG Display (LGD) is expected to report losses in the third quarter of 2024, driven by sluggish IT OLED sales, rising raw material costs, and the depreciation of the Korean won against...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud expand data center operations as Europe ramps up efforts to boost capacity
As European countries strive to catch up with other nations in data center capacity, major cloud providers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are rapidly expanding their data...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Europe faces data center capacity shortage in sovereign AI race
As governments strive to develop sovereign AI capabilities to reduce reliance on foreign technology, Europe confronts a critical challenge: its data center capacities are inadequate...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Will EU dispute derail Taiwan's offshore wind ambitions?
Taiwan's ambitious offshore wind plans are facing a significant challenge as the island nation grapples with a dispute with the European Union over local content requirements. The...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Can Taiwan firms survive next to EV battery giants?
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for use in electric vehicles (EV) are regarded as the second most important strategic industry in many countries, after semiconductors. Manufacturers...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
iPhone 16 series faces fierce competition as Samsung and Xiaomi deliver counterpunches
Despite mixed reviews globally for Apple's iPhone 16 series, strong support from telecom companies, retail distributors, and e-commerce platforms has driven sales of the iPhone 16...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Quanta expands AI solutions beyond healthcare with QOCA platform
Quanta Computer, after years of pioneering AI-powered smart healthcare solutions, is now exploring wider applications across various industries. Robe Yang, senior director at Quanta's...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
SK On launches voluntary redundancy scheme amid declining EV market
SK On, the fifth-largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer globally, has announced its first voluntary redundancy program aimed at workforce reduction. This initiative arises...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Oklahoma and Taiwan forge alliance in drone technology
Following the visit of 26 US drone organizations at the end of September, Taiwan-US collaboration has taken another step forward. The newly established "Taiwan Drone Excellence Overseas...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Global automotive semiconductor demand shows regional disparities
The automotive supply chain has been divided into two camps in recent years: the West, encompassing Europe and the US, and China. While near-term demand projections remain uncertain,...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Taiwanese chip makers' cultural sensitivity put to the test in Japan
Cultural sensitivity has not always been a strength of Taiwanese businesses, potentially straining Taiwan-Japan relations as Taiwan's semiconductor ventures expand overseas without...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Supply chain cautious about auto market outlook for 4Q24
Industry sources anticipate that the automotive sector will stay stagnant in the fourth quarter of 2024 and remain cautious about prospects in the face of unfavorable macro develop...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
South Korea's export growth stays strong on chip demand
South Korea's export momentum stayed robust in September on the back of continued demand for semiconductors, keeping the outlook upbeat for economic growth and offering positive signs...