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Monday 19 February 2024
US-China geopolitical chess: Taiwan's energy sector emerges
The US Department of Energy remains steadfast in its drive to overhaul local energy infrastructure. In addition to the surge in demand for transformers vital to the electrical grid,...
Monday 19 February 2024
Samsung chairman visits Malaysia battery plants, aiming to increase investments
Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong recently visited Malaysia to check the group's local battery production. He emphasized that it is critical to keep investing in the battery...
Friday 16 February 2024
SK Hynix sets mid to long-term net zero goals
SK Hynix recently announced its medium to long-term plan for achieving net zero emissions, intending to utilize recycled materials in production.
Friday 16 February 2024
Chinese EVs to gain traction in Europe despite obstacles on the horizon
Latest data showed China has won the title of the world's largest automobile exporter for the first time, thanks partly to its leading EV expertise. The automotive industry has watched...
Friday 16 February 2024
Now is the time to embrace Canada for an integrated North American semiconductor supply chain
The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked many economies to address the disruptions caused throughout the global semiconductor supply chain. Whether the result of so-called...
Friday 16 February 2024
MCU prices return to pre-pandemic levels
Although consumer MCU demand remains low, overall MCU prices have returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to industry sources.
Friday 16 February 2024
SK Hynix reportedly plans AI chip alliance with TSMC
SK Hynix is rumored to be establishing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) semiconductor alliance with TSMC, investing in the development of next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM)...
Friday 16 February 2024
Notebook ODMs to see shipments pick up in March
According to industry sources, Taiwan-based notebook ODMs, several of which experienced sequential shipment decreases in January, are expected to witness a pickup in March shipment...
Friday 16 February 2024
Geopolitical turmoil fuels Taiwan's rise as key supply chain hub
Amid the escalating rifts of the US-China trade war, the concept of supply chains is undergoing a fundamental transformation. No longer just a logistical network, supply chains are...
Thursday 15 February 2024
TSMC gains US$42 Billion to pass Visa as investors bet on AI boom
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. gained about US$42 billion in market value after investors bet the chipmaker to Nvidia Corp. and Apple Inc. will become one of the biggest winners...
Thursday 15 February 2024
Mitsui Kinzoku triples down on solid-state battery investment
Mitsui Kinzoku has invested in solid-state battery production equipment once again.
Thursday 15 February 2024
Taiwan's tech giants illuminate smart city future with innovative smart pole solutions
In the bustling landscape of smart cities, Taiwan's innovative prowess takes center stage, particularly with the rise of smart poles—a crucial component often hailed as the...
Thursday 15 February 2024
Renesas to purchase PCB design software company Altium for US$5.9 billion
Japan-based semiconductor company Renesas announced on February 15 that it will acquire US-headquartered Altium, which focuses on developing electronics design systems. Renesas will...
Thursday 15 February 2024
China's upcoming mobile OLED dominance: market share soars past 40%, set to eclipse South Korea by 2025
Chinese display panel manufacturers are aggressively catching up with their South Korean counterparts in the smartphone OLED market and forging stronger partnerships with domestic...
Thursday 15 February 2024
South Korean semiconductor export sees 53% growth in January 2024
The export volume of South Korea's ICT industry has seen double-digit growth for the first time in nearly two years. With the recovery of memory prices, South Korea's semiconductor...