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Monday 25 December 2023
Slower EV growth expected to impact South Korean battery material suppliers' financial performance
South Korea-based battery material companies like EcoProBM, Posco Future M, and L&F will likely see their profitability weaken as EV market growth decelerates and battery raw...
Monday 25 December 2023
Murata to enhance low-priced smartphone component sales
Norio Nakajima, president of Japanese electronics maker Murata, stated that in response to the slowing growth of the smartphone market, the company will strengthen its component supply...
Monday 25 December 2023
Samsung unveils dual-track development for OLEDoS and LEDoS
Earlier reports of Samsung Group's dual-track development for OLED on Silicon (OLEDoS) and LED on Silicon (LEDoS) have been confirmed recently, as top executives within the group...
Monday 25 December 2023
Taiwanese smartphone and PC shipments go in different directions for 2024
The 2024 shipment growth of Taiwan's two major ICT products, smartphones and PCs, could go in different directions. PC demand is expected to bounce back and rise due to AI chips and...
Monday 25 December 2023
Weekly news roundup: China no longer the sole manufacturing hub for smartphones and other top stories
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from December 18-22:
Friday 22 December 2023
Taiwan's carbon market flourishes as TCX launches, attracting industry leader Winbond
The Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (TCX) has officially started trading, marking a significant moment in carbon exchange activities. Winbond Electronics Corporation (WEC), a total...
Friday 22 December 2023
Samsung's semiconductor employee bonus payment hits new low
Seeing a decline in business in 2023, Samsung Electronics decided to cut the bonus payments for its employees this year. From getting 100% or 50% of their salary as a bonus, Samsung's...
Friday 22 December 2023
Taiwan power sector gears up for AI-powered green future amid COP28 resolutions
Amid the conclusion of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), discussions surrounding future net-zero carbon trends and ambitious goals have sparked initiatives...
Friday 22 December 2023
Taiwan-based ICT firm reportedly earns roadshow tickets from a European car maker
Sources in the electronics market indicated that one of the leading Taiwan-based electronics manufacturers has earned tickets to the roadshow of a major European automotive manufacturer...
Friday 22 December 2023
Hyundai Motor will halt two South Korean parts factories amid EV push
Hyundai Motor continues to review its assets in the transition to EVs. The automaker plans to stop operations at its two engine parts plants in South Korea and is considering outsourcing...
Friday 22 December 2023
Chip industry navigating growth and challenges in the evolving industry landscape
The importance of the semiconductor industry to Taiwan is self-evident. Among them, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) holds a high global market share in advanced...
Friday 22 December 2023
Taiwanese manufacturers scale back investments amid projected China economic downturn
In the face of the US-China trade and tech wars, sluggish domestic demand, falling exports, and the impact of a shrinking population, global organizations have slashed China's 2024...
Friday 22 December 2023
South Korea optimistic about recovery in memory, panel, and PC in 2024
Recently, optimism has been growing in the South Korean industry regarding the economic situation and market outlook for 2024. Besides semiconductors, markets like displays, home...
Friday 22 December 2023
Suppliers say delivery time and emission reduction goals pressure carmakers to misbehave
A recent third-party panel investigation revealed more misconduct at Daihatsu Motor, affecting Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru vehicle models. Hotai Motor, Toyota's exclusive distributor...
Friday 22 December 2023
Taiwan Color Optics sees LiDAR potential in autonomous driving and beyond
Taiwan Color Optics (TCO), BMW's sole laser light provider, believes LiDAR represents the last mile of autonomous driving. LiDAR is still expensive, but TCO hopes to use semiconductor...