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Friday 6 October 2023
Taiwan III-V IC suppliers post mixed September results
Win Semiconductors' revenue dipped 1.5% sequentially in September, while revenue at fellow gallium arsenide (GaAs) foundry Advanced Wireless Semiconductor (AWSC) climbed 7.9% on month...
Friday 6 October 2023
Taiwan III-V IC firms eyeing military drone PA opportunities
Taiwan-based III-V compound semiconductor companies are actively extending their niche-market product offerings, such as drone power amplifiers (PA), looking to capitalize on the...
Thursday 5 October 2023
LGES to supply Toyota battery modules in US
LG Energy Solution has added Toyota Motor as a new customer. The South Korea-based battery maker will build new dedicated production lines in the US to make high-nickel NCMA batteries...
Thursday 5 October 2023
Samsung reportedly to raise NAND contract prices in Q4 2023
South Korean industry sources have reported that Samsung Electronics plans to raise NAND Flash contract prices by at least 10% as early as October, accelerating profit normalization...
Thursday 5 October 2023
South Korean's chip IP firm challenges Nvidia with cutting-edge NPU IP
South Korean semiconductor intellectual property (IP) firm Chips&Media is gearing up for the AI era with its latest semiconductor IP core, designed to capitalize on the burgeoning...
Thursday 5 October 2023
Tesla's humanoid robot 'Optimus' debuts in Taiwan, showcasing AI advancements
Tesla's humanoid robot 'Optimus' is poised to make a surprising appearance in Taiwan. Tesla Taiwan announced on October 3 that it will first exhibit the robot at its service experience...
Thursday 5 October 2023
Gogoro Network aims for 90% penetration rate in Taiwan, supporting smart city solutions
Taiwan-based Gogoro held an event for its Gogoro Network on October 3. Henry Chiang, general manager of Gogoro Taiwan, said the company aims to increase the penetration rate of Gogoro...
Thursday 5 October 2023
China advances compound semiconductors more rapidly than Taiwan, says PIDA
Taiwan is lagging behind China in the development of compound semiconductors, but may catch up fast with sufficient government support, according to Taiwan's Photonic Industry and...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Dalio likens US chip curbs on China to 1940s oil ban on Japan
Washington's restrictions on advanced semiconductor exports to China are similar to the petroleum ban it imposed against Japan prior to the outbreak of war in 1941, according to Ray...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
TSMC Kumamoto fab progress on schedule, reflecting Japan's efficiency
Several suppliers have received notification from TSMC to start installing equipment at its Kumamoto fab in October. The fab may even start mass production ahead of previous plans...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Lee Jae-yong's latest Mideast visit draws new frontline for "Global Samsung"
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong embarked on a strategic visit to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Egypt during the Mid-Autumn Festival to assess local business prospects in the...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Large-size display market anticipates 7.3% shipment slump amidst changing demands
Market research firm Omdia projects the shipment of large-sized displays, including both LCD and OLED, will see a drop of 7.3% in 2023 compared to the previous year. This comes as...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Taiwan's strategic response to achieve self-sufficiency in drone component production
Most critical drone components are currently sourced from China due to cost considerations, leaving little room for global competition.
Wednesday 4 October 2023
LG breaks new ground with over 500-meter 6G data transmission in urban areas
LG Electronics has achieved a significant breakthrough in 6G communication research, achieving the industry's highest standard for wireless data transmission distance at 60 terahertz...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
NTT Docomo ventures into the O-RAN market amidst "Huawei Ban" concerns
As global concerns regarding economic and cybersecurity grow, a trend of excluding Chinese wireless communication equipment, notably Huawei, has gained traction. In response, Open...