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Monday 28 August 2023
Taiwan's PCB maker SynPower targets 2023 Taiwan Stock Exchange listing
PCB equipment manufacturer SynPower has recently secured approval to be listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE), aiming to become publicly traded by the conclusion of 2023. In...
Monday 28 August 2023
Despite robust demand, corporate renewable energy sourcing poses challenges in Taiwan
In a bid to conform with global standards and fulfill the green energy requisites of the supply chain, Taiwan's industrial plants are actively sourcing green energy and devising strategies...
Monday 28 August 2023
Taiwanese government pushing to nurture more IT talent to cater to AI and semi demand
The "Key Talent Cultivation and Recruitment Plan (2021-2024)" that received approval from Taiwan's Executive Yuan is presently undergoing active promotion by various governmental...
Monday 28 August 2023
Samsung and SK Hynix hitch ride with AI semiconductors as Nvidia's performance soar
Seeing Nvidia's excellent revenue performance in the second quarter of 2023 and the reported plan to expand the production of AI chips like H100, South Korean memory makers like Samsung...
Monday 28 August 2023
Samsung, LG launch ultra-large microLED TVs with different marketing directions
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics recently have both launched ultra-high-end, oversized TVs that are priced at over KRW 100 million (US$75,000) and feature next-generation microLED...
Monday 28 August 2023
Weekly news roundup: Japan's most likely export control to China and other top stories
These are the most-read news stories in the week of August 21-25, 2023 on DIGITIMES Asia website:
Friday 25 August 2023
South Korea's MSIT slashes 2024 R&D budget, raises tech sector worries
The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) in South Korea has made a decision regarding the allocation of the research and development budget for 2024. This move, aimed at enhancing the...
Friday 25 August 2023
Volkswagen purchases strategically important semiconductors directly from manufacturers
Carmaker Volkswagen has taken a new strategy to secure semiconductors. The company said it will purchase strategically important semiconductors directly from manufacturers. The move...
Friday 25 August 2023
Japan's export controls on lithography and thin film deposition more likely to be enforced, says DIGITIMES Research
As Japan's ban on semiconductor equipment exports to China officially went into effect on July 23, many are left wondering about its implications to Chinese semiconductor industry...
Friday 25 August 2023
South Korea K-Network 2030 strategy pushes to upgrade backbone network for enhanced infrastructure, says DIGITIMES Research
As one of the key objectives, South Korea's K-Network 2030 strategy aims to strengthen and upgrade the country's network infrastructure while developing energy-efficient and fail-proof...
Friday 25 August 2023
Taiwan Cogeneration Corporation reinforces net-zero ambition in renewable energy market
Taiwan Cogeneration Corporation (TCC) has been actively driving business transformation and continual growth within the renewable energy sector. Yi-Tong Chen, TCC's general manager,...
Friday 25 August 2023
Samsung Foundry Forum expands to Germany and Japan to secure more orders
In a bid to secure wafer foundry clients, Samsung Electronics has continued to pursue startup clients with potential. Recently, it plans to host the Samsung Foundry Forum (SFF) in...
Friday 25 August 2023
EV charging gun suppliers cautious about Tesla connector adoption
Tesla boasts about its innovation in automotive technology. However, the change in its charging connectors once created chaos for EV owners and charging service providers. While many...
Friday 25 August 2023
Taiwan boosts tech budget by 18% for AI and IC research needs
Taiwan's Executive Yuan approved the central government budget for FY2024 and will submit it to the Legislative Yuan for review. A total of NT$561.2 billion (US$17.62 billion) is...
Friday 25 August 2023
Samsung's next step after getting first customer for Taylor TX fab
Samsung Electronics, having obtained its first customer for its Taylor, Texas fab, is expected to increase its business in semiconductor foundry services. However, the competition...