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Thursday 2 January 2025
TSMC global update: Japan producing, US growing, Europe building
TSMC has confirmed mass production at its Japanese wafer fab, marking a significant milestone in its overseas expansion strategy amid geopolitical uncertainties. While its Japan project...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Regional production rises as EVs gain global strategic significance
The electric vehicle (EV) market is a key area of competition for automakers and a strategic focus for governments worldwide. An expert noted that the market shows signs of regional...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Taiwan's widening economic divide: Semiconductor boom overshadows struggling traditional industries
Taiwan's traditional industries, such as petrochemicals, are struggling while the high-tech semiconductor sector continues to thrive. This stark disparity highlights the widening...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Taiwan's auto industry in 2024: a year of change and resilience
The automotive sector in Taiwan faced significant transitions in 2024, with the introduction of new regulations reshaping industry dynamics. A key focus was the "supply chain localization...
Thursday 2 January 2025
South Korea faces uphill battle in AI chip market expansion
Growing demand for artificial intelligence semiconductors is reshaping the global chip industry, but South Korea's ambitions to capture market share face significant hurdles despite...
Thursday 2 January 2025
South Korea invests US$24.79 million in 48 next-gen chip R&D projects
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) has announced a KRW36.4 billion (US$24.79 million) investment to fund 48 next-generation semiconductor R&D projects...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Taiwan's EV charging network set for 2024 expansion
Taiwan plans a significant expansion of its EV charging infrastructure in 2024, aiming to boost EV adoption. While industry players see the current vehicle-to-charger ratio as favorable...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Volvo reportedly seeks South Korean battery partners amid Northvolt crisis
Following Northvolt's bankruptcy filing, Volvo is exploring new battery partnerships in South Korea to advance the construction of the NOVO Energy battery plant.
Thursday 2 January 2025
Samsung kickoff advanced packaging supply chain overhaul with equipment shakeup
Samsung Electronics has launched a comprehensive overhaul of its advanced packaging supply chain, focusing on "reassessing" materials, components, and equipment to boost competitiveness...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Japan-based Meiko's value doubles as Vietnam operation makes gains amid US-China tensions
Japanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Meiko has doubled its market value, driven by the need for the global supply chain relocation away from China. By proactively setting...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Honda-Nissan merger bid to counter Chinese EV dominance
Honda and Nissan's ongoing merger negotiations are reportedly an attempt to counter the rising dominance of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. The Japanese automakers, prompted...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Samsung bets on high-value memory to counter CXMT amid DRAM slump
Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions (DS) division is revising its production strategy as falling DRAM prices and weak IT demand weigh on profits. South Korean securities firms have...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Kyushu boosts economic forecast from semiconductor investments
Kyushu has raised its assessment of the economic benefits stemming from semiconductor investments spearheaded by TSMC. This adjustment comes as Taiwanese semiconductor suppliers increasingly...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Nissan and Honda weigh domestic merger against foreign investment
Honda and the financially troubled Nissan have announced plans to merge, with Mitsubishi Motors expected to decide on its participation within the month. While speculation suggests...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Honda and Nissan target global synergy in strategic merger
Honda and Nissan aim to forge synergies across seven areas, including vehicle platform commonality and software development, as they strengthen ties through strategic collaboration...