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Thursday 7 September 2023
Inaugural quantum forum at Semicon Taiwan highlights new tech apps, future development pathways
The inaugural Quantum Taiwan Forum, held on the opening day of SEMICON Taiwan 2023 running September 6–8 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, gathered experts from Fujitsu,...
Thursday 7 September 2023
UK sets up first national pavilion at SEMICON Taiwan to show tech strength
The British Office Taipei, the UK's Department for Business and Trade, and Innovate UK, the UK's national innovation agency, have jointly hosted the UK's first-ever pavilion at SEMICON...
Thursday 7 September 2023
China's TCL successfully develops own SoC for high-end TVs
In the high-end OLED TV market, the importance of TV semiconductor technology continues to increase. Recently, not only has LG Electronics made market differentiations with its own...
Thursday 7 September 2023
Samsung reportedly developing new generation of DRAM
Recent reports from South Korean media pointed out that after high bandwidth memory (HBM), Samsung Electronics will develop a new generation of DRAM technology.
Thursday 7 September 2023
South Korea focuses on domestic production of materials and components, despite rare R&D budget cuts
The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) has allocated a budget of KRW11.22 trillion (approximately US$84.9 billion) for the year 2024. Based on President...
Thursday 7 September 2023
Innovative technology and exclusive service mechanisms - Manz Taiwan helps customers adopt FOPLP
Fan-out panel level packaging (FOPLP) offers advantages in cost control, high-density integration, and high reliability. After years of research and development, the technology has...
Thursday 7 September 2023
TSMC mulling Arm IPO investment, says chairman
TSMC is evaluating the prospects of investing in Arm's forthcoming initial public offering, and will make a decision this week, according to the foundry house's chairman Mark Liu.
Wednesday 6 September 2023
iCometrue debuts at Semicom Taiwan 2023 with logic drive
In the midst of semiconductor, automation equipment, and material companies at SEMICON TAIWAN, iCometrue stands out with its unique business model.
Wednesday 6 September 2023
SK Hynix reclaims no. 2 DRAM vendor spot with global market share exceeding 30% in 2Q23
As generative AI keeps driving demand for high bandwidth memory (HBM), the global DRAM market landscape is also undergoing changes, with SK Hynix's global DRAM market share exceeding...
Wednesday 6 September 2023
TSMC's Japan fab progresses smoothly as employees move in
TSMC is currently constructing a new factory in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Some office spaces have already been completed, and TSMC employees from Taiwan are gradually moving in.
Wednesday 6 September 2023
Corning said to build bendable glass plant in South Korea, targeting mobile, automotive apps
US-based specialty glass supplier Corning reportedly plans to invest KRW 2 trillion (US$1.5 billion) to set up a bendable glass manufacturing plant in South Korea, targeting immense...
Wednesday 6 September 2023
SEMICON Taiwan 2023 opens
SEMICON Taiwan 2023 has kicked off in Taipei and will continue through Friday. The convention features nine themed pavilions and more than 20 forums focusing on critical industry...
Wednesday 6 September 2023
Samsung may have changed tack in M&A amid geopolitical tensions
Following Nvidia and Intel's failed respective proposals to acquire Arm and Israel-based Tower Semiconductor, concerns arise about the prospect of significant mergers and acquisitions...
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Samsung donates US$3.7 million to Cockrell School, UT Austin for semiconductor talent development
To solve the talent shortage problem, Samsung Austin Semiconductor and the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) announced in the Semiconductor Day event in early September to...
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Taiwan exports to India grow in 1H23, bucking declines in sales to most NSP states
Taiwan's exports to India increased 12.4% on year in the first half of 2023 on the relocation of electronics component supply chain there, bucking the declines in shipments to most...