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Friday 1 March 2024
Highlights from the World Smart Energy Week 2024
As the curtain rises on the World Smart Energy Week 2024, Asia's premier renewable energy exposition, the stage is set for a dazzling display of innovation and collaboration. With...
Friday 1 March 2024
Sony's gaming business to lay off 8% of employees amidst weak PS5 sales
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the gaming subsidiary under the Sony Group, announced that it will lay off 900 employees, around 8% of SIE's total staff. The main reasons include...
Friday 1 March 2024
Japanese telecom suppliers bet on Open RAN to fill Huawei's vacuum
The Japan-based telecommunication company NTT Docomo and others are promoting the application of Open RAN technology in communication infrastructure, becoming one of the topics at...
Friday 1 March 2024
Japan's Defense Ministry looks into photonics for drone warfare
Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN), an initiative for all-photonics communication infrastructure led by Japanese telecom company NTT, has gained the attention of Japan's...
Friday 1 March 2024
2024 Industry Outlook (3): Using economic data to assess industry directions in Taiwan and China
In 2023, Taiwan's exports declined by 9.8%, which is of course related to the weakening of electronics exports, but with a total export value of US$432.5 billion, a trade surplus...
Friday 1 March 2024
Cloud companies recruiting semiconductor talent; increased opportunities for India and Taiwan
In recent years, major US-based cloud companies have initiated projects to develop chips in-house. Besides outsourcing to external IC design houses, internal demand for semiconductor...
Friday 1 March 2024
Electronics industry ends 16-month slump, as production increases and hiring resumes
According to industrial production statistics released by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on January 29, the electronic component industry finally saw a year-on-year growth...
Friday 1 March 2024
PSMC expands global footprint in India and Japan
Following TSMC's fab in Kumamoto, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC) expanded its global footprint in Japan and India, where it will partner with India-based Tata Electronics...
Friday 1 March 2024
What does it mean for Taiwan ICT firms if Apple ends its EV plans?
According to reports, Apple has abandoned its nearly decade-long electric vehicle (EV) R&D and production strategy, leaving many wondering how this will impact Taiwan's ICT supply...
Thursday 29 February 2024
Taiwan's TCX to list second batch of carbon credits, eyes Apple supply chain offset
The Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (TCX) is poised to unveil its second tranche of international carbon credits by March 2024, with keen interest surrounding offsets crucial...
Thursday 29 February 2024
Southeast Asia to face aging society challenges as labor shortages loom
East Asian countries, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China, have successively crossed the threshold into low birthrate and aging societies from the late 20th century to...
Thursday 29 February 2024
BYD's amphibious EV goes down swimmingly at Geneva International Motor Show
China's EV maker BYD debuted its amphibious EV at the Geneva International Motor Show.
Thursday 29 February 2024
South Korean government join forces with corporations, aiming to create 'South Korea's Nvidia'
With the US, China, and Japan all actively developing semiconductors, the pressure is starting to build for South Korea. In response, the South Korean government is strengthening...
Thursday 29 February 2024
Japanese mature-process semiconductor equipment makers thrive amid US-China chip war
While many Japanese industrial equipment makers grapple with the economic downturn in China, the semiconductor equipment sector has shown s completely different performance. US-led...
Thursday 29 February 2024
Taiwan's venture capital sector faces challenges as Singapore and Japan surge ahead
In Taiwan, the venture capital scene has reached a significant milestone, marking its 40th year of development. Despite Taiwan's impressive track record in the technology sector,...