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Tuesday 27 February 2024
Hyundai launches initiative to enhance domestic semiconductor production
Hyundai Motor initiated a plan to boost its domestic semiconductor production and reduce its reliance on imported semiconductors, targeting over 90% of its vehicle requirements.
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Japan's World Smart Energy Week set to catalyze renewable energy innovations
Japan is gearing up for the World Smart Energy Week in Tokyo as global efforts intensify to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. The exhibition will serve as a hub for cutting-edge...
Tuesday 27 February 2024
LG and Meta form AI and metaverse alliance; XR device coming in 1Q25 at the earliest
Meta and LG Electronics are expected to officially launch their AI and metaverse alliance. According to the latest reports from Korean media outlets, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting...
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Intel's 1.8nm chip revelation and Microsoft deal casts shadow over Samsung's semiconductor ambitions
Several IT giants have recently visited South Korea to discuss AI semiconductor collaboration with Samsung Electronics, raising expectations within the South Korean industry for Samsung's...
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Samsung's XR device expected to enter production before end of 2024
The launch and subsequent sales performance of Apple's MR headset Vision Pro has created a certain level of pressure on competitors in the sector. In particular, Samsung Electronics,...
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Karnataka commissioner's Taiwan visit: tech investment, Wistron assurance, and sustainable vision
Gunjan Krishna, Karnataka's Commissioner of the Department of Industries and Commerce, recently visited Taiwan to attend Foxconn's 50th-anniversary celebration. Her visit came in...
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Back-end houses divided on whether to build Japanese facilities like TSMC
According to industry sources in Taiwan, IC back-end houses are divided as to whether they will establish facilities in Japan similar to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company...
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Taiwan targets 700,000-ton blue carbon reserve by 2030
Taiwan is ramping up efforts in blue carbon research as it prepares to collect carbon fees in 2024, drawing attention from various sectors to carbon credit acquisition strategies.
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Taiwan server makers to debut AI solutions at MWC
Server vendors, including Quanta Cloud Technology (QCT), Supermicro Computer, and Wiwynn, will showcase new AI-capable servers at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, which runs...
Tuesday 27 February 2024
TSMC faces challenges from building overseas fabs
TSMC's challenges are not just about maintaining its position as the world's number one pure-play foundry by continuing to advance manufacturing technology and securing orders from...
Tuesday 27 February 2024
TSMC set to start constructing German fab in 2H24
TSMC is set to begin constructing a wafer fab in Dresden, Germany, during the second half of 2024, having just unveiled its latest one in Kumamoto, Japan.
Monday 26 February 2024
Renesas calls off plans to acquire Sequans
Renesas Electronics has terminated the previously announced memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Renesas and Sequans Communications, under which Renesas made a tender offer to...
Monday 26 February 2024
AI and IoT convergence: Taiwanese innovators shine at MWC Barcelona 2024
Today marks the grand opening of the MWC Barcelona 2024, where the global communication industry converges to unveil groundbreaking innovations. Departing from its traditional focus...
Monday 26 February 2024
ASE expands overseas production with acquisition of Infineon's backend plants in Philippines and South Korea
Taiwanese OSAT leader Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) has recently announced its plan to bolster overseas production by acquiring Infineon's backend assembly and testing...
Monday 26 February 2024
Japanese automakers pivot to India in EV race
Japanese automakers are playing catch-up in the electric vehicle (EV) market, trailing behind their global competitors. With Japan-made EVs struggling to gain traction in key markets...