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Monday 8 November 2021
Taiwan 3Q21 photonic output value up 3.28%, says PIDA
Taiwan-based makers generated NT$433.7 billion (US$15.5 billion) from photonic products in third-quarter 2021, increasing 3.28% sequentially, and NT$1,241.9 billion for the first...
Friday 5 November 2021
South Korea-based ENPlus invests US$100 million in Philippines' EV sector
South Korea-based ENPlus plans to invest PHP5 billion (US$98.86 million) in building manufacturing facilities for electric vehicles (EV) in the Philippines, according to the Philippines...
Friday 5 November 2021
Intel to take over Centaur
VIA Technologies has issued a company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) announcing plans to sell Centaur Technology, its wholly-owned subsidiary specializing in x86 CPU...
Friday 5 November 2021
Topco enjoys brisk silicone order visibility
Topco Technologies, which distributes silicone materials for Japan's Shin-Etsu Chemical, has seen clear order visibility through 2022 and remains upbeat about its business prospects...
Friday 5 November 2021
Taiwan chipmakers gearing up for automotive IC boom
Taiwan-based foundries and IC design houses are looking to expand their presence in the automotive electronics sector, where chip demand is set to grow robustly, according to industry...
Thursday 4 November 2021
Taiwan pure-play foundries see profitability outperform international peers
Taiwan-based pure-play foundries, led by TSMC, are all poised to generate significant profit increases this year outperforming their international peers including Globalfoundries...
Thursday 4 November 2021
SEL EdTech startup MEandMine leverages AI and digital tech to scale
After successful seed-round funding, Silicon Valley-based Social-emotional learning (SEL) education startup MEandMine is launching multiple efforts in 2022, building the momentum...
Thursday 4 November 2021
LCY Chemical to set up EIPA plant in US
Taiwan-based LCY Chemical, a supplier of TSMC, has disclosed plans to set up a plant for making electronic-grade isopropyl alcohol (IPA) in Arizona.
Thursday 4 November 2021
MIH open ecosystem accelerates EV sector takeoff
From 5G wireless communications to electrical vehicles (EV), open architectures, such as open radio access network (O-RAN) and MIH open EV development platform, are serving as an...
Wednesday 3 November 2021
HPE to set up next-generation technology hub in Taiwan
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) will be stepping up its investment in Taiwan, where the US vendor will locate its next-generation technology and strategic supply chain hub, focusing...
Wednesday 3 November 2021
2021 US Taiwan High Tech Forum
In 2021, two of our most pressing issues are undoubtedly the COVID-19 pandemic, and the global trade tension. This year, NATEA is excited to host the 24th annual US Taiwan High Tech...
Wednesday 3 November 2021
Industry watch: What role can Taiwan play in semiconductor supply chain revamp?
During a recent radio interview I was asked to comment on the US government's request for customer information from leading semiconductor companies. We are all aware that Americans...
Tuesday 2 November 2021
Samsung Electronics launches above 90-inch non-LCD TVs, LG Electronics to follow suit in 2022
Samsung Electronics launched a 98-inch 4K Neo QLED TV at an ex-factory price of KWR19.1 million (US$16,215) in August 2021, much lower than the retail price of KRW70 million for a...
Tuesday 2 November 2021
Global semiconductor sales increase 27.6% in 3Q21
Worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled US$144.8 billion during the third quarter of 2021, up 27.6% on year and 7.4% sequentially, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association...
Monday 1 November 2021
Samsung Display, LG Display step into new panels other than LCD ones
Samsung Display plans to start production of QD (quantum dot)-based panels in the fourth quarter of 2021, while LG Display began production of white-light OLED panels in the third...