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Wednesday 22 November 2023
Thales-MiTAC to upgrade Taipei Rapid Transit ticketing system for multiple electronic payments
French tech conglomerate Thales and its key partner MiTAC Information Technology Corporation in Taiwan announced that they will collaborate on a project to design and implement an...
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Japan, South Korea, the US to collaborate on quantum technology and hydrogen-ammonia energy chain
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol recently announced at a public forum at Stanford University that Japan, South Korea, and the US would...
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Display products from Samsung and LGD expected to benefit from eSports' inclusion in Saudi Vision 2030
After the Covid pandemic eased, the gaming display market appears to have entered a period of stagnation. However, with the rise of gaming in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia categorizing...
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Japan delivery robot development faces challenge from high costs, says DIGITIMES Research
Japan's delivery robot market is still at its initial stage of development. The costs for producing the machines and their operation afterward were still high. On the hardware side,...
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Stellantis deepens ties with CATL, considering joint battery plant in Europe
European automaker Stellantis and Chinese battery giant CATL announced that they have signed a non-binding MoU for the LFP battery supply in Europe. The pair is also considering building...
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Japan faces challenge of preventing tech leaks to China amid growing dependence
History may repeat itself as incidents similar to the Toshiba-Kongsberg scandal in 1987, which ignited the diplomatic crisis between Japan and the United States, may emerge due to...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
LGD's sale of its last 8.5-gen LCD plant in Guangzhou halted due to increasing strategic value
Recently, the focus of the South Korean panel industry has been on LG Display's (LGD) 8.5-gen factory in Guangzhou, China, as it is the only remaining liquid-crystal display (LCD)...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
SK On: mass production plan in 2Q24 won't be affected by fire at Yancheng site
South Korean EV battery manufacturer SK On's site in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, has completed construction, but the recent fire incident may impact the production schedule.
Tuesday 21 November 2023
14 IPEF member countries to cooperate in Supply Chain, Clean Economy, and Fair Economy
On November 20, the 14 partner nations of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) announced major achievements in Supply Chain, Clean Economy, and Fair Economy during...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Major satellite players visit Taiwan, focusing on collaboration with the government
Major global low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operators are making visits to Taiwan, actively engaging with relevant businesses in the supply chain. While numerous Taiwanese subcontractors...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
South Korea's October memory chip exports see first surge in 16 months
In October, South Korea witnessed a long-awaited turnaround in the export of memory chips, experiencing year-on-year growth after a hiatus of 16 months. This resurgence is seen as...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
China's aggressive poaching of South Korea's semiconductor talents and resources raises alarm
In recent years, Chinese semiconductor companies have been actively recruiting talent from South Korea and making strategic acquisitions and investments, triggering concerns within...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Taiwan gov't reveals offshore wind power round 3.2 rules amid industry debate
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is finalizing the selection rules for the round 3.2 of offshore wind power zonal development. The minimum threshold for industrial relevance...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Panel and optical industries lead charge in expected export growth
In its November 20 report on export statistics, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) sees opportunities for an end to the 14-month-long consecutive negative growth. Order...
Monday 20 November 2023
Taiwan overseas investment hits record high in Jan-Oct 2023
Statistics from the Investment Commission of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) indicate that 467 foreign investment approvals were granted during the first 10 months of...