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Wednesday 31 January 2024
Japan's NTT develops next-gen communication tech with Intel, Kioxia, and SK Hynix
Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN), the next-generation communication technology of Japan's telecommunication company NTT, is currently being developed in collaboration...
Wednesday 31 January 2024
All-Photonics Network standardization likely to be split between China and Japan
Communication technology is constantly evolving. In addition to coping with the increasing amount of data transmission, in today's era where sustainability consciousness is prevalent,...
Wednesday 31 January 2024
Merck developing PFAS-free etching materials; response to supply chain localization
In 2023, the European Union proposed the gradual phase-out of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) following a joint proposal from Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway,...
Wednesday 31 January 2024
Survey snapshot: 81% of AmCham members bullish on Taiwan's economic outlook for 2024
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham) recently released its 2024 Business Climate Survey, revealing a notable upswing in confidence among its members regarding...
Wednesday 31 January 2024
As Google shuffles its foldables supply chain, are Taiwan-based suppliers being left out?
Foldable phones have become the new battleground for smartphone makers in a saturated market, with Google following the trend in 2023 with its Pixel Fold. Although reviews have been...
Tuesday 30 January 2024
South Korea prepares for Micro LED seachange
Apple's anticipated introduction of Micro LED panels into smartwatches may have caught South Korea, which has long invested in OLED off guard.
Tuesday 30 January 2024
iPhone shipments trending downward in both Taiwan and China
Despite the continued strong shipment performance of Apple's iPhone, observations of smartphone shipments in China and Taiwan in the fourth quarter of 2023 revealed a gradual, monthly...
Tuesday 30 January 2024
LG Innotek is rumored to be the exclusive supplier of Vision Pro's 3D sensing module
LG Innotek is rumored to be the exclusive supplier of the 3D sensing module for Apple's Vision Pro.
Tuesday 30 January 2024
Niterra's Odyssey: from spark plugs to space batteries
In lunar exploration, setbacks often pave the way for groundbreaking advancements. The tale of Japan's iSpace and its lunar mission, Hakuto-R, is a testament to this notion. While...
Tuesday 30 January 2024
Ibiden forecasts generative AI to triple IC substrate sales in fiscal year 2024
Ibiden, a Japan-based IC substrate manufacturer, has highlighted a slower-than-anticipated rebound in the global demand for IC substrates. Despite this, there's a glimmer of hope...
Tuesday 30 January 2024
AGI stars align for power couple Samsung and OpenAI
Samsung's recruitment of a former Google Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) top developer is fueling speculation about a closer relationship with OpenAI.
Tuesday 30 January 2024
Japan's FPD equipment sales face short-term slump, G8 substrate OLED panel investments signal a promising rebound
The Semiconductor Equipment Association Japan (SEAJ) released its January 2024 report, projecting a 25% decline to JPY321.1 billion (US$2.2 billion) in Japan's Flat Panel Display...
Tuesday 30 January 2024
Mastering offshore wind: four key strategies for success
In the dynamic landscape of renewable energy, Taiwan emerges as a key player in the offshore wind power arena. Lucas Lin, Chairman of Synera Renewable Energy (SRE), said the island...
Tuesday 30 January 2024
LGES secures US$750 million deal with Isuzu Motors for electric vehicle batteries
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has reportedly finalized an agreement with Japan's Isuzu Motors to supply the 21700 cylindrical batteries, a deal estimated by South Korean industry insiders...
Tuesday 30 January 2024
SK Hynix and Nvidia are said in HBM supply talks for 2025
Nvidia and SK Hynix are reportedly discussing the supply of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) for the first quarter of 2025. Having been the sole supplier of HBM in 2023, SK Hynix's supplies...