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Wednesday 7 February 2024
Taiwan IC substrate suppliers post decreased January revenue
Nan Ya PCB, Kinsus Interconnect Technology, and Zhen Ding Technology reported sequential revenue decreases in January of 4.3%, 5.6%, and 13.9%, respectively. Unimicron Technology...
Wednesday 7 February 2024
TSMC discloses plan for 2nd fab in Japan
TSMC has announced plans for a second wafer fab through Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), a joint venture between the Taiwan-based pure-play foundry and its Japanese...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Taiwan gives water and electricity infrastructure cash boost
Taiwan will inject billions to boost key utility investment programs in 2024.
Tuesday 6 February 2024
South Korea's AT Solution listed within Vision Pro supply chain
Within the supply chain of Apple's MR headset Vision Pro, South Korea's AT Solution is reportedly involved in the coating process for camera module components.
Tuesday 6 February 2024
DB Hitek has its ion implantation equipment for SiC semiconductors
South Korean semiconductor foundry DB Hitek is accelerating the development of silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors.
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Toyota sees profits double thanks to robust HEV sales, raising FY24 forecasts
Toyota Motor experienced sales growth in all regions in the April-December 2023 period. Strong hybrid EV sales specifically helped the carmaker double its profits. The company also...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Taiwan's Science and Technology agency plans major disruptions to biomedicine, agriculture
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has announced research to revolutionize biomedicine and agriculture with AI.
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Competing in the satellite race: strategies for Taiwanese enterprises
The contours of the low-Earth orbit(LEO) satellite industry are gradually coming into focus, presenting both opportunities and challenges for Taiwanese enterprises.
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Wait for it... US teases major Chip Act funding announcement
The US Department of Commerce is preparing to allocate funds from its semiconductor manufacturing revitalization plan.
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Taiwan-based NB ODMs pivot resources to HPC and AI in 2024
In a recent shift, Taiwan-based laptop ODMs are directing their 2024 resources toward non-notebook ventures, notably in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and AI.
Tuesday 6 February 2024
China SiC capabilities push means global competition: Q&A with SAS chairperson Doris Hsu (II)
With the government's support, Chinese companies have scaled the silicon carbide (SiC) segment and secured partnerships with some international IDMs. In the second part of an interview...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
PSMC reportedly to produce MRAM in Japan
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC), a Taiwanese pure-play foundry, is reportedly planning to collaborate with a startup company in Japan to manufacture magnetoresistive...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Taiwan's energy players lead charge into Southeast Asian and Japanese markets
The quest for green energy has intensified as nations strive for carbon neutrality. Taiwan's energy giants are nurturing the domestic green energy market and setting their sights...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Japan's semiconductor renaissance (2): advanced packaging and materials
The Japanese government's efforts to attract foreign semiconductor investment have been very effective, with almost every major international semiconductor manufacturer responding...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
PMIC supplier GMT faces market uncertainty
Taiwanese power management IC (PMIC) supplier Global Mixed-Mode Technology (GMT) has expressed uncertainty regarding near-term market visibility.