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Thursday 13 February 2025
Tech firms continue spending spree on AI infrastructure as AI chip demand drives semiconductor equipment sales
The advanced logic ICs and memory needed to support generative AI (GenAI) have brought huge benefits to related semiconductor equipment manufacturers. In 2025, the DeepSeek impact...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Foxconn's auto gambit faces cultural maze at Stellantis, RNM
The automotive industry's deep connection to regional economies and political landscapes sets it apart from other electronics sectors, according to supply chain sources. This distinction...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Taiwan's carbon fiber vessel maker rides global space boom
The commercialization of space is reshaping the high-pressure vessel industry as satellite manufacturers seek more efficient solutions for propulsion and attitude control systems.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Manufacturing boosts Taiwan economy thanks to AI and cloud services
Taiwan boasts advanced industrial clusters for semiconductors, AI servers, and network communications, which contribute to the country's substantial manufacturing sector. Aside from...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Samsung boosts foundry output with rising 4nm orders fueling Exynos and crypto growth
Samsung Electronics' foundry unit is set to ramp up production, lifting shutdown measures on its manufacturing equipment and targeting full operational capacity at its Pyeongtaek...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Taiwan's LEO satellite supply chain drives PCB industry growth
Taiwan is actively developing low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology and industry, which will enhance the capabilities of Taiwanese PCB makers.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Trump tariffs may hurt Taiwan's medical equipment exports
US clients have long collaborated with Taiwan's manufacturing sector, rendering the US the foremost export market for Taiwan's medical equipment industry. However, with the initiation...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Samsung reportedly to upgrade China NAND production to 286 layers
Samsung Electronics plans to convert part of its 3D NAND production at its Xi'an plant in China to the company's most advanced 286-layer stacked products.
Thursday 13 February 2025
US Paris Agreement exit rattles global climate commitments
Under the Paris Agreement, nations were required to update and submit their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) every five years, with the deadline having passed on February...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Taiwanese AI server assembly may not shift abroad; air freight value-added facilities aim for year-end completion
Foxconn chairman Young Liu announced plans in October 2024 to build a massive GB200 server factory in Mexico, but products entering the US from Mexico could face new tariff barriers...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Taiwan leverages DeepSeek-R1 to advance Traditional Chinese AI
A new initiative is revitalizing Taiwan's Traditional Chinese AI development landscape by leveraging DeepSeek-R1, an open-source model from Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. This effort...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Korean wafer foundry utilization rates rise on China consumption stimulus programs
South Korea's 8-inch wafer foundry DB HiTek reportedly has seen a significant increase in capacity utilization, thanks to demand from China.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Novatek projects broad 1Q24 rebound, but automotive demand lags
Novatek Microelectronics, Taiwan's leading display driver IC (DDI) maker, reported a fourth-quarter 2024 revenue of NT$25.263 billion (US$768 million), marking a 9.34% sequential...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Renault holds key to Nissan's future as Foxconn ponders move
As iPhone maker Foxconn circles the ailing Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co., Renault SA will play a decisive role in any deal that's struck.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Why Mexico and Canada's retaliation to Trump tariffs may fuel further economic uncertainty across North America
The recent tariffs imposed on Mexico and Canada have sparked significant attention, with Washington later delaying their implementation by a month. Both countries have signaled their...