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Friday 22 December 2023
Taiwan compound semiconductor firms unfazed by Luxshare buyout of Qorvo backend fabs in China
Luxshare Precision Industry's impending acquisition of Qorvo's backend fabs in China is unlikely to have a significant impact on Taiwan-based compound semiconductor firms, according...
Thursday 21 December 2023
VIS partners with National Taiwan University to develop negative emissions technology
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), a Taiwan-based 8-inch IC foundry, has launched a three-year (Phase I) research collaboration with National Taiwan University titled "Enhancing...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Panasonic terminates Oklahoma battery project while keeps considering expansion in NA
Panasonic Energy, Panasonic's battery arm, announced on December 20 that it will no longer pursue a plan to build a battery factory in Oklahoma, USA. Although not specifying the reason,...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Taiwan's top display panel makers hold positive outlook for 2024
Taiwan's leading display panel manufacturers, AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux are more optimistic about 2024. AUO chairman Paul Peng anticipates moderate industry growth, while Innolux...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Japanese semiconductor equipment and material giants facing emerging challenges
As Japan is trying to rebuild its leadership in the chipmaking industry, its semiconductor equipment and material industries enjoy advantages. Still, challenges remain as Japan sees...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Japanese carmakers likely to grow Chinese market share in 2H24
Hiroca Holdings, a Taiwan-headquartered automotive interior parts supplier, used to supply a large portion of its products made in China to Japanese carmakers. With the automotive...
Thursday 21 December 2023
LGD increase capital by KRW1.36 trillion to bet on OLED
LG Display (LGD), which has experienced six consecutive quarters of losses, has announced a capital increase with consideration of KRW1.36 trillion (approx. US$1.04 billion) to secure...
Thursday 21 December 2023
JIC postpones delisting of JSR, awaits approval from China
The state-backed Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) pushed back the expected start of its tender offer for JSR from December 2023 to late February 2024 due to an extended review period...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Taiwan's electronics export orders rebounded in November, ending 12 consecutive months of annualized decline
Taiwan's export orders for electronics products surged by 3.5% year-on-year to reach $17.8 billion in November, driven by increased orders received by IC design houses and chip channel...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Japan trade minister aims to help Rapidus grow customer base
Japan's new trade minister says he hopes to expand the scope of support for Rapidus Corp. by helping the local startup grow its customer base.
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Toyota vows reform after affiliate caught in safety scandal
Toyota Motor Corp. pledged "fundamental reform" after subsidiary Daihatsu Motor Co. was forced to suspend all shipments — and now faces a government raid of its offices —...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Microsoft, PwC partner to create smart carbon exchange platform targeting Taiwanese SMEs
In response to the carbon management needs of 1.63 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Taiwan, Microsoft Taiwan and PwC Taiwan have joined forces to introduce the...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Tesla charging connector attracts 28 automakers as Volkswagen joins the crowd
Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) has won over most leading carmakers after the Volkswagen group said several of its brands will adopt the charging connector in North...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
NTT innovative optical wireless network in Japan
According to DIGITIMES Research's studies, NTT's innovative optical and wireless network (IOWN) initiative, aiming to use photonics technologies to realize high-speed, large-capacity,...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
China-based Neta, LK Technology to develop 20,000+ ton die-casting machine
Carmakers have been pursuing more advanced production methods as automotive electrification continues. Chinese EV brand Neta announced that it will start developing a die-casting...