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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...
Monday 3 January 2022
Japan sees slipping PC shipments in past several months
PC shipments in Japan have witnessed an on-year decline for eight months straight since April and are unlikely to resume growth before mid-2022 with shipments of tablets also facing...
Thursday 30 December 2021
Highlights of the day: A semiconductor supply chain cluster can be seen in US
Many Taiwan-based cleanroom and equipment and facility suppliers will come with TSMC to the US to build a semiconductor...
Thursday 30 December 2021
US additive manufacturing startup Arris Composite closes C round funding
Arris Composites, an additive manufacturing startup, closed a Series C round funding, raising US$88.5 million. The fund received exceeded its estimated target.
Thursday 30 December 2021
SSangyong Motor partners with BYD for EV batteries
SSangyong Motor is working with BYD to make EV batteries that will be equipped in its new U100 EV, an effort to expand the presence of electricity-powered vehicles in its product...
Thursday 30 December 2021
SK On puts IPO on hold till at least 2023
LGES and SK On employ very different strategies when it comes to going public. While the former is scheduled to go public in January 2022, the latter recently announced that it has...