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Monday 28 November 2022
Taiwan memory vendors cutting output against sluggish demand
Most of Taiwan's memory chips vendors have followed in the footsteps of leading international players such as Samsung Electronics, Micron, SK Hynix, and Kioxia to cut production in...
Monday 28 November 2022
2023 Outlook: US deepens alliance; China carves alternative path
The 2022 National Security Strategy released in October under US President Joe Biden highlighted a series of US-led regional frameworks to support its Indo-Pacific strategies, such...
Monday 28 November 2022
How Silicon Valley looks at the Taiwan miracle (3): Competitiveness is the best survival strategy
Issues that might be taken for granted in other countries may be matters of life and death in political discussions that don't allow any middle ground. Will 2024 see the last presidential...
Monday 28 November 2022
Analog IC supply still tight; demand for automotive MCU also high, says Renesas
Although the automotive chip shortage is showing signs of easing up, analog IC chips continue to be stuck in a tight supply situation, according to Hidetoshi Shibata, CEO of semiconductor...
Monday 28 November 2022
TEL breaks ground to build Tainan operations center
The world's third larget semiconductor equipment manufacturer, Tokyo Electron (TEL), held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Tainan operations center on November 25 in Tainan. The...
Monday 28 November 2022
Taiwan startups shine at Web Summit 2022, with an estimated total profit of over US$10 million
Since 2018, Small and Medium Enterprise Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan has been promoting the "G Camp," a project that provides comprehensive training,...
Friday 25 November 2022
Samsung Display ranks first in 3Q22 shipments of mobile device-use OLED panels
Samsung Display (SDC) shipped 86.3 million OLED panels for smartphones and smart wearable devices globally in third-quarter 2022, taking a worldwide market share of 62.9%, down 5.9pp...
Friday 25 November 2022
C2A Security brings full lifecycle EV security protection to Asian market
Growing EV adoption has put cybersecurity at stake. Besides the vehicle, a charging station could also be the target of hackers. Israel-based C2A Security focuses on developing cybersecurity...
Friday 25 November 2022
How Silicon Valley looks at the Taiwan miracle (2): Taiwan manages without a national security strategy
Controversies over its sovereignty have prevented Taiwan from having a clear national strategy. But who's at fault? Winston Churchill once said Britain's strategy for the past 400...
Friday 25 November 2022
Nvidia to set up logistics center in Taiwan
Nvidia will move its hub warehouse logistics center to Taiwan, closing the existing location in Hong Kong, according to industry sources. Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs Mei-Hua...
Thursday 24 November 2022
Taiwan strait tensions won't affect startups, says Tim Draper
Silicon Valley VC Tim Draper stated in his visit to Taiwan that the threat of war won't affect startups, using Israel as a prime example. He also pointed out China's strict controls...
Thursday 24 November 2022
Taiwan, Japan poised to expand cooperation in semiconductor, 5G, EV
Taiwan and Japan already have complementary cooperation in 5G and semiconductor, and the cooperation will likely expand to electric vehicles (EV) and green energy, according to Taiwan's...
Thursday 24 November 2022
Tesla’s Musk sees South Korea as a top investment candidate
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk said he considers South Korea as a top candidate for investment, according to the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Thursday 24 November 2022
PCB industry sees off-season demand
PCB makers have generally seen off-season effects in the fourth quarter, with most having October consolidated revenues decreasing on month. However, demand for PCBs used in servers...
Wednesday 23 November 2022
Mazda announces US$10.6 billion plan to raise EV sales toward 2030
Japan-based Mazda Motor unveiled its three-phase electrification strategy on November 22. The automaker will begin with strengthening technology development and possibly invest in...