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Monday 12 June 2023
Alchip reiterates close collaboration with US clients
Taiwan-based Alchip Technologies, dedicated to supplying ASICs, has reiterated its close collaboration with significant North American clients, which will become evident in the third...
Monday 12 June 2023
South Korean exports face consecutive decline amidst memory slump
Due to the prolonged slump in memory chip demand, South Korean exports have remained in decline for eight consecutive months as of May 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, setting...
Monday 12 June 2023
Overall memory market still in the doldrums despite AI boom
The encouraging future prospects for artificial intelligence (AI) applications as described by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has successfully dispelled the downturn sentiment of Taiwanese...
Friday 9 June 2023
Samsung calls for "national-level" solution to solve U.S. semiconductor talent shortage
Han Jin-man, who oversees Samsung Electronics' Semiconductor and Device Solutions (DS) business in the Americas, highlighted the shortage of semiconductor technology talent in the...
Friday 9 June 2023
LED firms see revenue improve in May
Most Taiwan-based LED chipmakers and packaging houses, including Ennostar and Everlight, posted sequential revenue gains in May as demand from downstream customers began to warm up,...
Friday 9 June 2023
GM joins Ford to adopt Tesla charging standard in North America
General Motors announced on June 8 that it will start integrating Tesla's charging connector into its EVs in 2025. GM will also enable current EV customers to access Tesla Superchargers...
Friday 9 June 2023
Taiwan MCU suppliers post slight revenue growth in May
MCU specialists such as Holtek Semiconductor, Nuvoton Technology, and Generalplus Technology all experienced modest sequential revenue growth in May, despite the fact that demand...
Thursday 8 June 2023
Europeans reluctant to de-risk from 'partner' China, survey says
Most Europeans consider China a key economic partner despite seeing limits to the relationship, according to a survey that comes as the bloc tries to find a safe way to engage with...
Thursday 8 June 2023
AESC breaks ground South Carolina plant to supply BMW
Japan-headquartered battery maker AESC broke ground on its plant in South Carolina, USA, on June 7. The facility, expected to become fully operational in 2026, will support BMW EVs...
Thursday 8 June 2023
TPK, HDRE team up for energy storage systems, EV charging piles
Touch module maker TPK has disclosed plans to form a joint venture with HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) to develop and produce energy storage systems and charging piles for electric vehicles...
Thursday 8 June 2023
Taiwan equipment suppliers eyeing orders for iPhone RF peripheral IC testing
Taiwan-based semiconductor tool vendors stand a chance of breaking into the supply chain for Apple's iPhones by supplying RF peripheral IC test equipment, according to industry sou...
Wednesday 7 June 2023
The allure of Yongin City: South Korea's future semiconductor megacomplex
Yongin City in Gyeonggi province of South Korea is poised to become the world's largest semiconductor hub, as it will accommodate an enormous national semiconductor park to be established...
Wednesday 7 June 2023
Taiwan immersion battery cooling tech set to gain ground in EV apps
The rapid adoption of electrical vehicles has subverted existing industry supply chains, providing new business opportunities and growth momentum for semiconductor, ICT, and materials...
Wednesday 7 June 2023
SEMI: 1Q23 North America chip equipment billings up 50% year-on-year
Global semiconductor equipment billings increased 9% year-over-year to US$26.8 billion in the first quarter of 2023, SEMI announced today in its Worldwide...
Wednesday 7 June 2023
TSMC seeks large stake in German fab
TSMC has confirmed intentions to establish a joint venture fab in Germany, but aims for a high shareholding to prevent production capacity from being controlled. The Taiwan-based...