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Thursday 28 March 2024
Lenovo Taiwan is reportedly undergoing layoffs
Industry rumors suggest that a well-known Taiwanese branch of a Chinese company located in Nangang, Taipei, is undergoing layoffs, with speculation pointing directly at Lenovo.
Thursday 28 March 2024
Taiwan foundry industry revenues to slip in 1Q24 before rising in 2Q24, says DIGITIMES Research
Thanks to short-term orders from the electronics supply chain and HPC chip shipments, Taiwan's wafer foundry revenue increased by more than 10% in the fourth quarter of 2023, driving...
Thursday 28 March 2024
OLED materials demand ramping up
Demand for OLED materials is ramping up for IT and AR/VR device applications, according to industry sources in South Korea.
Thursday 28 March 2024
Taiwan and US to jump light years ahead of photonics curve
Taiwan and the US have a long tradition of technical cooperation.
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Taiwan delivers over 90% of global AI server shipments, says MOEA
Taiwanese manufacturers dominate over 90% of the global AI server shipments, and all American brand vendors are expected to source their AI servers from Taiwanese partners, according...
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Samsung sets new ASP record in North America; reduces gap with Apple
Apple's absence in AI smartphones and pressure from the US government may create new opportunities for Samsung. Additionally, in 2023, Samsung set a record for its highest average...
Wednesday 27 March 2024
SK Hynix reportedly planning new packaging facility for HBM in the US
Following the plan to construct an advanced semiconductor packaging facility in Indiana, United States, SK Hynix recently detailed its site selection in West Lafayette, as reported...
Wednesday 27 March 2024
DNP to supply photomasks to Rapidus for 2nm chips in 2027
Japan-based semiconductor material provider Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) will supply Rapidus with the photomasks for 2nm chips after mass production, scheduled for 2027.
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Taiwan needs allies to compete with China in ASEAN market, says MIH CEO
With the global supply chain going regional, emerging countries in Southeast Asia and South Asia are rising to the fore. In a keynote speech at the Indo-Pacific Industry Strategy...
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Nikon sees Chinese EV industry as a key part of its lithography revival
In the fiercely competitive realm of the global lithography market dominated by ASML, Nikon is making strategic inroads. The renowned Japanese company is now supplying lithography...
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Japan-based suppliers capitalize on emerging glass substrate as chipmakers embrace advanced packaging
As global chipmaking leaders like Intel are optimistic about introducing glass substrates for advanced IC packaging, Japan-based PCB suppliers are capitalizing on the emerging tech...
Wednesday 27 March 2024
South Korean Congress may fail to approve its Chips Act amendment before deadline
Tax incentives promised for South Korean semiconductor companies by its version of the Chips Act may fall through the fingers.
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Let them eat xEVs: Nissan to launch 16 xEVs despite market lull
Nissan Motor announced that it will roll out 30 new vehicle models by the fiscal year 2026, including 16 electrified vehicles containing battery EVs (BEV) and hybrid EVs (HEV). The...
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Taiwan-based optics suppliers pursue opportunities in AI
Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) has continued branching out into products for AR/VR and Mixed Reality (MR) applications.
Wednesday 27 March 2024
China's ban on US chips may present opportunities for Taiwan ASIC designers
Taiwan-based ASIC designers are quietly seeking business opportunities arising from China's prohibition on the public sector's use of US chips, according to industry sources.