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Friday 7 January 2022
QCT, Wiwynn gearing up for capacity expansions
Server ODMs Quanta Cloud Technology (QCT) and Wiwynn are both looking to expand production capacities substantially in 2022, according to the Taiwan-based companies.
Friday 7 January 2022
CES 2022: Fluv uses pet data to find sitters
Fluv is running a marketplace platform that helps pet owners find the most suitable and trusted pet sitters, walkers, and groomers using pet data and a matching system.
Friday 7 January 2022
Master Talks 1: MIT scholar's advice for Taiwan companies to attain sustainability
Taiwan has succeeded in transforming from a low value-added assembler to a technology designer and provider over the past decades. To keep growing in the future, MIT scholar Donald...
Friday 7 January 2022
Taiwan notebook suppliers expect growth in business, gaming laptops
Taiwan's notebook suppliers are expecting some growth momentum for business and gaming laptops in 2022, as they showcased their latest technologies and products at CES 2022.
Thursday 6 January 2022
Taiwan OSAT, test interface vendors upbeat about demand for new processors
Taiwan-based OSATs and IC test interface solution providers are upbeat about demand for new processors unveiled by vendors including AMD and Nvidia for the next couple of years, according...
Thursday 6 January 2022
Taiwan notebook ODMs reluctant to set up production lines in India
Many PC brand vendors have moved to carry out localized production in India to benefit from the country's PLI (production linked incentive) scheme, but Taiwan's four major notebook...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Global semiconductor sales increase in November
The global semiconductor industry posted sales of US$49.7 billion in November 2021, an increase of 23.5% over the November 2020 total of US$40.2 billion and 1.5% more than the October...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Taiwan faces challenges in WBG semiconductor development
Taiwan is currently still behind in the development of wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors as many challenges remain to be conquered, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Simmtech complements semiconductor supply chain in Penang
There is no sign of South Korean-based Simmtech Holdings (Simmtech) holding back on building its first large-scale factory in Southeast Asia despite the ongoing pandemic.
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Samsung keen to beat TSMC in GAA process segment
Samsung Electronics is eyeing to be the first foundry to adopt gate-all-around (GAA) technology with its 3nm nodes scheduled for 2022, while TSMC's 3nm FinFET technology is unlikely...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Industry watch: The role of Taiwan makers in regionalized production
During the inception of EV development, Taiwan makers have made substantial gains in the upstream field like in-car computer and cockpit panels. Battery material firms also have gained...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
EVOasis sets up EV charging station with rooftop PV system in Taiwan
Electric vehicle (EV) power charging solution provider EVOasis has set up a power charging station with a rooftop PV system in Taiwan, with the PV system supplying 30-50% of needed...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
RCEP helps auto suppliers cut costs
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) taking effect on January 1, 2022 is likely to enhance regional trade of automotive components and products such as electric...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Nissan tweaks car design to tackle chip shortage
While the auto chip shortage is easing, some electronic components suppliers continue delaying delivery. The situation prompted carmakers like Nissan to adjust the design to use different...
Monday 3 January 2022
Hyundai hikes car prices amid carflation
Carmakers are raising car prices as supply of batteries and semiconductors falls short and demand for EV causes "carflation." South Korea's battery prices are rising for the first...