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Wednesday 3 January 2024
South Korean chemical suppliers expect 'warm spring' in 1H24 with Samsung, SK Hynix memory boost
With the recent surge in production line utilization rates at the two major South Korean memory manufacturers, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, related suppliers of production materials...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
In the wake of COP28: Japan's energy pivot and the path to a sustainable tomorrow
Following the COP28 held in Dubai, signatory nations are mandated to triple their renewable energy generation capacities by 2030 compared to 2022 levels. This significant shift in...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
SK On to see EV battery production capacity grow by 70% in 2024
South Korean battery makers are expected to increase production capacity significantly in 2024. With its expansion in China and Hungary, SK On will see its capacity grow by 70%. LG...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
How can semiconductor industries overcome supply chain challenges following earthquakes?
Sudden, massive, and unexpected disasters pose significant challenges to global supply chains, particularly in industries like semiconductors. Semiconductor production involves a...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
Toshiba, Kokusai Electric halt operation after Ishikawa earthquake
Following the Ishikawa earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024, Japan-based electronics manufacturers are working to evaluate the damages, with some plants halting production,...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
China and Taiwan panel production cuts promise price rebound
Although prices in December 2023 continued to decline, Chinese and Taiwanese panel manufacturers plan to expand production cuts during the Lunar New Year period.
Wednesday 3 January 2024
Power component suppliers accelerate expansion pace
According to industry sources, Taiwan-based power diode, MOSFET, and other component makers have accelerated capacity expansion in anticipation of strong demand for automotive electronics...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
Japan, China surge into automotive SoC development
Japanese automakers, component suppliers, and their IC design service partners have reportedly formed an alliance to encourage the development of local automotive SoCs in Japan. Sources...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Samsung develops smart sensing system to prepare for unmanned chip factory
To increase chip yield and improve production efficiency, Samsung Electronics has developed a proprietary "Smart Sensing System", which is used for semiconductor process control and...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Chipmakers see limited impact from recent Japan earthquake
A massive earthquake rocked the Noto area of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, on January 1, 2024. It was Japan's third most powerful earthquake since 2010. The primary cities hit were...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Suppliers take different approaches to grow AC, DC charging markets
Charging infrastructure deployment and management create new opportunities for businesses as EVs rise. Some Taiwan-based technology companies have expanded to the charging segment,...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Taiwanese memory vendors embrace GenAI wave with innovative edge-computing solutions
With the generative AI boom in full swing, the supply chain is shifting its focus to developing edge AI device applications. In 2024, AI PCs and smartphones will undergo market sales...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Hanmi Semiconductor in exclusive talks with Samsung for HBM process equipment supply
With the emergence of AI, the demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) has surged, casting a spotlight on its intricate supply chain.
Tuesday 2 January 2024
TEL thrives with 40% of revenue from China despite US and Japan export controls
Japan-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) is expected to generate around 40% of its annual revenue, estimated at JPY 700 billion (US$5 billion),...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Samsung integrates in-house generative AIs to boost employee productivity
Samsung Electronics is reportedly introducing its proprietary generative AI to aid employees in composing emails and summarizing documents, enhancing internal business processes,...