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Wednesday 10 January 2024
The role of the US in global trade orders
The "globalization era" should be counted from the 1960s, when Japan and the Four Asian Tigers created a rare economic miracle by developing their industries one after another, as...
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Samsung, LG, Sony take different approaches to fulfill EV ambitions
The EV market continues to grow. Besides carmakers, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Sony have all invested in the segment. They are scaling the business in different ways...
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Taiwan MCU firms upbeat about demand from new USB PD interface
The release of the USB PD 3.1 specifications has prompted Taiwanese MCU manufacturers to expedite their involvement, according to market sources.
Wednesday 10 January 2024
CES 2024: automakers showcase AI ambition
Titling its exhibition at CES 2024, "AI for All: Connectivity in the Age of AI," Samsung Electronics integrates AI into its solutions to offer better and more intuitive user experi...
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Safety concerns spell trouble for Cybertruck's European market access
Tesla's much-hyped and allegedly bulletproof Cybertruck has hit a rough patch on the road to Europe, and concerns were raised about the Cybertruck's potential inability to obtain...
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Taiwan braces for Chinese 'missile' strike following Defense Ministry comms blunder

On Tuesday afternoon, January 9, residents in Taiwan received a mobile phone alert issued by the nation's Ministry of National Defense (MND) warning that a missile was...

Tuesday 9 January 2024
SDC unveils 360-degree foldable technology at CES 2024
Samsung Display (SDC) is set to unveil its In&Out foldable technology for the first time at CES 2024, which could once again rewrite the form of smartphones. At the same time,...
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Samsung to unveil Galaxy S24 series in AI-centric Unpacked event
Samsung Electronics is set to host its annual Unpacked event on January 17th at the SAP Center in San Jose. The event, themed "Opening a New Era of Mobile AI," is eagerly anticipated...
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Taiwan startups showcase tech prowess in smart charging, solid-state battery, and beyond at CES 2024
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, held in Las Vegas from January 9-12, has become a showcase for Taiwan's technological innovation, with a group of 14 startups organized by...
Tuesday 9 January 2024
DRAM recovery faster than expected? Samsung rumored to reduce production cutback in 1Q24
With DRAM prices showing an upward trend and sales increase of high-value-added products, there are predictions that Samsung Electronics may significantly scale down its DRAM production...
Tuesday 9 January 2024
AI GPU shortage is only temporary, says IBM Taiwan GM
Taiwan's IBM General Manager, Nelson Lee, sheds light on the three pivotal elements driving AI development—data, computing power, and algorithms/models.
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Chinese foundry expansion raises concerns of oversupply and price pressure for Taiwanese mature-process wafer fabs
The continuous expansion of mature process capacity by Chinese foundries is causing significant concerns in the semiconductor industry, as it might lead to oversupply and downward...
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Chinese foundry makers cut service prices to lure Taiwanese IC design customers
Although the inventory correction of the semiconductor industry has finally come to an end in the first half of 2024, Chinese foundry manufacturers Semiconductor Manufacturing International...
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Taiwan memory makers expect a recovery in 2024
According to sources in Taiwan's memory industry, recovery will be underway in 2024, buoying memory unit prices and sales.
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Taiwan PA supply chain sees strong revenue growth in 4Q23
GaAs foundries Win Semiconductors (WinSemi) and Advanced Wireless Semiconductor (AWSC), and epi-wafer supplier Visual Photonics Epitaxy Company (VPEC) have all reported double-digit...