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Thursday 26 September 2024
South Korea's semiconductor sector struggles amid severe talent shortage
Despite AI-driven growth in the semiconductor industry, South Korea is facing a critical shortage of skilled workers. A preference among students for medical degrees and aggressive...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Taiwan ramps up semiconductor innovation with US$9.3 billion initiative and global talent drive
At its September 19 board meeting, Taiwan's Central Bank emphasized Taiwan's critical role in maintaining its semiconductor dominance amid escalating US-China trade tensions in technology...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Taiwan PCB output forecast 2024 sees upward revision as second-half consumer demand may fall short
In the first half of 2024, Taiwan's printed circuit board (PCB) industry experienced significant growth, propelled by robust demand for AI servers, satellite communications, and automotive...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Solar firm URE sees diversification bear fruit
United Renewable Energy (URE), a Taiwan-based manufacturer of solar cells and photovoltaic (PV) modules, has successfully diversified its portfolio by introducing new energy storage...
Thursday 26 September 2024
APCB's exit from Thailand and Taiwan worry smaller PCB makers amid industry shakeup
The global printed circuit board (PCB) industry is experiencing significant shifts due to geopolitical factors, with many manufacturers moving production from China to Southeast Asia...
Thursday 26 September 2024
US election outcome to impact prices for Taiwan ODMs negotiating ZT plant purchase
ODMs without US manufacturing capabilities have initiated active procurement discussions following AMD's acquisition of ZT Systems, with the upcoming US presidential election potentially...
Thursday 26 September 2024
AMD reportedly teams up with 2 Taiwan startups for SiPh R&D collaboration
AMD has teamed up with Taiwan-based BE Epitaxy Semiconductor Technology and Best Epitaxy Manufacturing for joint development of next-generation silicon photonics (SiPh) technology,...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
China's startups fast-track solar revolution with perovskite technology
Japan may have pioneered perovskite solar cell (PSC) technology, but mass production remains elusive. In China, however, at least six startups are racing ahead, building PSC factories...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Taiwanese government offers permanent residence in response to talent shortage
Amid sub-replacement fertility, population aging, and a shrinking labor force, the Executive Yuan has agreed to the National Development Council's (NDC) newest policy. The government...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Samsung foundry struggles intensify: Yield issues prompt exodus of key components
Samsung Electronics' foundry division is reportedly struggling to attract major customers due to low yield rates and persistent quality issues. These challenges are affecting the...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Taiwan's AI data center boom faces power bottleneck
The increasing power demands of AI data centers are prompting operators to expand carbon-free energy initiatives and advance liquid cooling technologies to enhance energy efficiency...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
UK showcases compound semiconductor prowess, Wales leads growing partnership with Taiwan
Each year, SEMICON has become a platform for industry players to showcase their advancements and evolved into a stage for nations participating in the global chip war to demonstrate...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Kioxia secures US$841 million loan to boost latest NAND production for AI and data centers
Kioxia, a leading player in the NAND flash industry, has secured a loan commitment of JPY120 billion (US$841 million) from major financial institutions. This financing will enable...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Samsung splits from Naver on AI accelerator project, pursues independent development
Samsung Electronics and Naver previously announced a collaboration to develop artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators for servers. However, recent reports suggest that the two companies...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
China-based solar companies undergo new wave of migration to avoid tariff barriers
A new round of US Section 301 sanctions will come into effect on the 27th, imposing a 50% tariff on Chinese-produced solar cells. These policies are compelling China-based solar companies...