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Thursday 2 June 2022
Japanese carmakers hit hard by China lockdowns
Eight Japanese carmakers have reported global output falls by a combined 21% year-on-year in April (about 1.63 million vehicles), as the shortages of automotive chips and parts continue...
Wednesday 1 June 2022
Vertiv pushing liquid-cooling solutions to datacenters in Taiwan
Thermal management specialist Vertiv is offering liquid-cooling solutions to help datacenters in Taiwan reduce their power usage effectiveness (PUE) value as the trends of cutting...
Wednesday 1 June 2022
Taiwan restricts exports of strategic high-tech commodities to Russia and Belarus
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has announced a list of strategic high-tech commodities that are banned from exportation to Russia and Belarus.
Wednesday 1 June 2022
US fortifies containment against China, with S Korean support
The US and South Korea are getting closer for semiconductor development, evidenced by the frequent meetings of their political and industrial leaders. How their affinity will impact...
Wednesday 1 June 2022
GFT lands pull-in of orders from foundries
Taiwan-based GreenFiltec (GFT), which specializes in AMC solutions for cleanroom facilities, has enjoyed a strong pull-in of orders from foundries and expressed optimism about its...
Wednesday 1 June 2022
Foxconn chairman highlights tough task promoting MIH EV platform
Marking the third anniversary of his appointment as Hon Hai (Foxconn) chairman on May 31, Young-Way Liu said promoting Foxconn's MIH Consortium in Taiwan has not been an easy task.
Tuesday 31 May 2022
Samsung leads in DRAM market share, Micron in technology
The latest IC Insight report shows the world's top-3 DRAM makers garnered a combined 95% global market share, with Samsung Electronics taking the lead with 44%, followed by SK Hynix...
Tuesday 31 May 2022
PWM IC supply for servers remains tight
The supply of server-use power management ICs remains tight, according to industry sources in Taiwan.
Monday 30 May 2022
Europe, US firms keen to headhunt Taiwan IC design talent
IC design talent poaching in Taiwan has changed drastically, with US and European firms replacing Chinese ones as major rivals in headhunting, according to industry sources.
Monday 30 May 2022
Getac to add new production lines in Europe, China
Rugged computer vendor Getac Technology plans to erect new plants in Europe and China, as part of its plan to diversify production, company chairman James Hwang has said.
Friday 27 May 2022
Taiwan Mobile deepens 5G cooperation with Nokia
Telecom operator Taiwan Mobile has disclosed it has signed an expansion deal with Nokia to enhance 5G coverage. To achieve the telecom's goal of using 100% renewable power by 2040,...
Friday 27 May 2022
Why Taiwan's success in semiconductors is not helping its quantum computer tech research
The year 2022 looks poised to become a breakthrough year for quantum computer hardware. But Taiwan, where half of the world's chips are manufactured, is ironically lagging far behind...
Friday 27 May 2022
Korean chipmakers urge government support to foster and keep talent
A talent shortage is challenging South Korea's chipmaking industry. Chipmakers including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have urged the country's new government to pay attention...
Friday 27 May 2022
Vivo intros MediaTek-powered Vivo X80 in Taiwan
Vivo has introduced its new flagship smartphone, the Vivo X80, in the Taiwan market, targeting the high-end segment with a price tag of NT$27,990 (US$952).
Thursday 26 May 2022
Taiwan tech firms deepen deployments for future vehicles
Taiwan-based tech companies have stepped up their deployments for future vehicles in recent years, with TSMC, Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer, and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn)...