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Thursday 17 December 2020
Taiwan firms face critical moments in next 3-5 years in quantum computing, says Foxconn chair
Foxconn Technology Group (Hon Hai Precision Industry) chairman Young-Way Liu has pointed out that quantum computing is attracting more global attention, and the next three to five...
Wednesday 16 December 2020
Pegatron chairman urges Taiwan to ease restrictions on foreign professionals
Taiwan must relax regulations on recruiting foreign professionals to facilitate its econommic development, Pegatron chairman TH Tung has urged.
Wednesday 16 December 2020
Taiwan PCB output value to top NT$300 billion in 2020
The output value of Taiwan's PCB industry is estimated to soar past NT$300 billion (US$10.7 billion) in 2020, returning to pre-financial tsunami levels, according to the Ministry...
Wednesday 16 December 2020
Backend firms see strong demand for DDI, NAND controller chips
Taiwan-based backend houses have seen strong demand for display driver ICs and NAND flash controller chips, with clear order visibility through the second quarter of 2021, according...
Wednesday 16 December 2020
Taiwan backend firms developing silicon photonics solutions
ASE Technology and Winstek Semiconductor are developing backend solutions for silicon photonics ICs and modules, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 16 December 2020
LCD driver IC suppliers to see gross margin growth
Taiwan-based display driver IC (DDI) suppliers are poised to see their gross margins improve in fourth-quarter 2020 and even in first-quarter 2021 due to rising chip prices.
Wednesday 16 December 2020
Taiwan ICT companies urged to seize quantum opportunities
Even with the birth of quantum computers, instruments for data collection and measurement will still need semiconductor components and Taiwan's ICT industry should see how they can...
Tuesday 15 December 2020
Hsinchu Science Park to continue playing locomotive role
Taiwan's Hsinchu Science Park (HSP) could further expand and develop smart micro-industry parks to promote the establishment of AI and micro industries, according to a group of leaders...
Tuesday 15 December 2020
Taiwan to kick off advanced IC R&D project for next decade
Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has unveiled a new R&D program designed to encourage academic research teams to develop critical technologies for sub-nanometer...
Tuesday 15 December 2020
Taiwan government to support companies in quantum era
Amid concerns that quantum computing could threaten the existence of the semiconductor industry, Taiwan's minister of science and technology Tsung-Tsong Wu has noted that his ministry...
Tuesday 15 December 2020
Taiwan auto PCB makers gearing up for EV market in Thailand
Thailand is emerging as a new outlet for automotive PCBs, particularly those for electrical vehicles (EVs), prompting Taiwan-based PCB makers including Apex International, Chin-Poon...
Tuesday 15 December 2020
Taiwan backend houses see more demand for consumer power chips
Taiwan-based power IC backend specialists including Greatek Electronics, GEM Services and Lingsen Precision Industries have seen a ramp-up in packaging demand for consumer devices...
Tuesday 15 December 2020
Growth ahead for semiconductor equipment market
Global sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are projected to increase 16% compared to US$59.6 billion in 2019 and register a new industry...
Tuesday 15 December 2020
Merck sets up OLED materials lab and production lines in Taiwan
Merck has set up an R&D lab and related production lines in Taiwan to develop and produce inkjet printing OLED materials targeting medium-size display applications, according...
Tuesday 15 December 2020
Taiwan MOSFET chipmakers to hike prices by 10-15% in 1Q21
Taiwan-based MOSFET chips suppliers are poised to raise their quotes by 10-15% in first-quarter 2021 at the latest to reflect tight supply and increased manufacturing costs, according...