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Tuesday 3 January 2023
Tesla fined US$2.2 million in Korea for alleged false advertising
South Korea's antitrust watchdog will levy a fine of KRW2.8 billion (US$2.2 million) on Tesla for alleged violations of the nation's advertisement law, dealing a setback to the US...
Tuesday 3 January 2023
Samsung reportedly shifts smartphone focus to technology and brand value from profitability
Samsung Electronics's smartphone business used to focus on "profitability," but with its devices "sandwiched" between Apple and Chinese competitors amid a global handset market downturn,...
Tuesday 3 January 2023
Taiwan's Central Bank announces climate change strategy plan
Taiwan's central bank announced climate change monetary policy measures on December 30, 2022 in alignment with the government's sustainable development goals (T-SDGs). The new measures...
Tuesday 3 January 2023
Denso notes smooth progress with TSMC; expects improved auto parts output in summer
Japan-based automotive component manufacturer Denso, which together with Sony invested in TSMC's fab in Japan's Kumamoto, noted that work on the 12-inch fab is going smoothly, owing...
Tuesday 3 January 2023
Renewable energy to be 2nd largest source of power in Taiwan in 2030, says MOEA
Taiwan aims to generate 50% of its electricity with natural gas in 2030, followed by renewable energy at 27-30%, and coal at 20%, according to Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
Tuesday 3 January 2023
AMD reportedly to set up logistics center in Taiwan
AMD reportedly will follow in the footsteps of Nvidia and move its logistics center from Hong Kong to Taiwan.
Friday 30 December 2022
Wafer Works subsidiary applies for listing on Shanghai STAR board
A production subsidiary of Taiwan-based silicon wafer company Wafer Works has submitted an application for its stocks to be listed on the science and technology innovation board (STAR)...
Friday 30 December 2022
US to extend tax credits to consumer-leased EVs
The US Treasury Department has potentially opened the door to helping foreign-made EVs qualify for government subsidies. The agency said on December 29 that EVs leased by consumers...
Friday 30 December 2022
Taiwan PV firms under pressure from Southeast Asian modules
Taiwan-based PV modules are coming under much pressure in their domestic market from competitions imported from Southeast Asia, according to industry sources.
Friday 30 December 2022
South Korea wants more incentives to stay in global chip race
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered his government to devise stronger incentives to drive its chip industry, accusing opposition lawmakers of impeding that critical effort...
Friday 30 December 2022
Taiwan export value drops for 3rd consecutive month
Taiwan has experienced sequential export value decreases for the third consecutive month, casting a shadow over the country's economic growth outlook for next year.
Friday 30 December 2022
The industry code behind the trade figures of Taiwan and Korea
For half a century, Taiwan and South Korea have been competitors in many different industry sectors, from shoemaking, garment, refrigerators and TVs, to PCs, handsets and semiconductors...
Friday 30 December 2022
Kyocera to invest US$ 9.8 billion to expand production in semiconductors and electronics components
Japan's Kyocera will be expanding its investment in equipment and R&D for semiconductors and electronic components for the next three fiscal years (2023/4-2026/3). The total capital...
Friday 30 December 2022
NDC reveals key strategic action plans as transitional efforts to reach net zero GHG emission in 2050
The National Development Council (NDC) of Taiwan has announced 12 key strategic action plans for the 2030 mid-term goals in movement toward net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission...
Friday 30 December 2022
TSMC gearing up for 3nm capacity expansion, 2nm fab construction
In southern Taiwan, TSMC is constructing phase-8 facilities at Fab 18 for additional 3nm capacity, while in the northern and central regions of the country, 2nm fabs are being prepared...