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Monday 2 October 2023
Weekly news roundup: US pressures will lead to 'golden decade' for China and other top stories
Here are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories during the week of September 25-29:
Thursday 28 September 2023
Samsung survey shows a possible memory supply shortage in China for 2024
Samsung Electronics recently conducted a survey of the semiconductor demand of its major global customers. The results indicate that the adjustment of memory inventory for customers...
Thursday 28 September 2023
Intel to kick off high-volume EUV production in Ireland
A ceremony will be conducted on September 29th at Intel's Leixlip fab in Ireland to celebrate the arrival of Intel 4 and the use of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology in high-volume...
Thursday 28 September 2023
TAITA-SV celebrates 20 Years of bridging Taiwan and Silicon Valley in technological advancements
Since its inception in 2003, the Taiwanese-American Industrial Technological Association Silicon Valley (TAITA-SV) has firmly stood as a pivotal conduit for technological industry...
Thursday 28 September 2023
Will strike at Detroit Big Three reshuffle automotive orders?
The strike initiated by the United Auto Workers (UAW) at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis plants has lasted for two weeks. Automotive suppliers said that the Big Three's orders,...
Thursday 28 September 2023
Audrey Tang, Andrew Ng share insights on Taiwan's strengths and AI regulation
AI expert Andrew Ng made a visit to Taiwan to take part in a series of forums, where he recently shared the stage with Audrey Tang, the Minister of Digital Affairs. They engaged in...
Thursday 28 September 2023
ASML to establish a base in Japan in support of Rapidus
The Dutch company ASML, which manufactures EUV lithography equipment and other types of photolithography equipment, has decided to establish a support base for semiconductor production...
Thursday 28 September 2023
Xiaomi envisions diverse strategies for East Asia markets
Xiaomi Corporation has recently established a dedicated East Asia division to oversee and strengthen business operations in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, with...
Thursday 28 September 2023
Smartphone brands battle for slice of Taiwan's Q4 market
With Apple's iPhone 15 lineup all the rage, market sources expect Apple to increase its share of smartphone sales in Taiwan from 25% to 40% in October. Android makers have not shied...
Thursday 28 September 2023
Taiwan science parks see combined revenue fall 12% in 1H23
Government-developed science parks in Taiwan, including Hsinchu Science Park (HSP), Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP), and Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP), saw a combined revenue...
Thursday 28 September 2023
Taiwan MCU firms strive to maintain gross margins in 2H23
Taiwanese microcontroller unit (MCU) vendors are striving to maintain consistent gross margins in the face of strong price competition from Chinese counterparts in the second half...
Wednesday 27 September 2023
South Korea sharply cuts R&D budget for 2024, with 1,200 new researchers likely to be axed
The South Korean government has unveiled a substantial 16.6% reduction or KRW5.2 trillion (US$3.89 billion) in research and development (R&D) spending in its budget proposal for...
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Taiwan's space odyssey: embracing rideshare programs for moon missions
In response to the consecutive initiation of lunar exploration projects by countries such as the United States, China, Japan, and India, experts believe that Taiwan may find it challenging...
Wednesday 27 September 2023
South Korean semiconductor firms advised to change China market strategy in face of US guardrail final rules
With the Biden administration finalizing the national security guardrails of the CHIPS and Science Act's (CHIPS Act) funding allocations and restrictions, South Korean semiconductor...
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Generative AI drives data centers' demand for SiC
EVs are increasing the demand for silicon carbide (SiC). In addition, generative AI also drives data centers' needs for new-generation power semiconductors.