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Wednesday 18 September 2019
Semicon Taiwan 2019 opens
Semicon Taiwan 2019 opens today, focusing on cutting-edge technologies, including those concerning 5G and AI, with its forums to feature heavyweight speakers from TSMC, ASE and oth...
Wednesday 18 September 2019
Huawei stepping up IC substrate purchases from Taiwan
Huawei is stepping up purchases of IC substrates from its Taiwan-based suppliers, including Unimicron Technology and Nan Ya PCB, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 18 September 2019
Advantest showcasing new test solutions for 5G, automotive and memory
Semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest is presenting its latest solutions for 5G, next-generation memory, automotive and power device applications during the Semicon Taiwan...
Wednesday 18 September 2019
TEL expanding the root in Taiwan with talent, technology, and supply chain optimization
The continuous process scaling and moving toward heterogeneous integration have enabled the vigorous innovation in the semiconductor industry in the post-Moore's Law era, which in...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Only 28% of Taiwan startups making profits
In a report composed jointly by governmental Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, PwC Taiwan and Taiwan Institute of Economic Research noted that about 20% of startups in Taiwan...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
5G is vital for Taiwan digital transformation
Successful development of technology concerning 5G, which pomises considerable growth potential, will be key to catapulting Taiwan into a digital economy and smart island, according...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Corning to feature expanded precision glass solutions at Semicon Taiwan 2019
Corning has disclosed it will showcase an expanded range of precision glass substrates and supporting technologies for the semiconductor and consumer electronics industries at Semicon...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
TSMC 7nm production lead time extended
The lead time for production of 7nm chips at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has extended to nearly six months from the previous two months because of strong demand,...
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Taiwan startups to build smart healthcare ecosystem
Taiwan startups have come out with a variety of smart healthcare solutions and are stepping up exchanges with leading firms in diverse business segments, seeking to create more cross-industry...
Monday 16 September 2019
Semicon Taiwan 2019 to open with 700 exhibitors
The annual Semicon Taiwan tradeshow will take place in Taipei from September 18-20, with this year's theme focusing on cutting-edge technologies enabling the semiconductor industry...
Monday 16 September 2019
Taiwan surpasses Japan in January-July optical lens exports
Taiwan recorded US$1.21 billion in optical lens export value in January-July 2019, exceeding Japan's US$1.16 billion for the first time, according to Ministry of Economic Affairs...
Monday 16 September 2019
User experience in medical AI must be enhanced, says Microsoft Taiwan COO
While accuracy in AI-based interpretation of medical images is improving, the user experience - mainly for doctors and nurses - and accessibility of the technology to them should...
Thursday 12 September 2019
Highlights of the day: Compal moves production back to Taiwan for US-bound notebooks
The US-China trade war is sending many manufacturers fleeing the "world's factory," with many Taiwanese makers relocating production lines to Southeast Asia or returning home. For...
Thursday 12 September 2019
Taiwan science parks see decline in January-June sales
Government-run Hsinchu Science Park (HSP), Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) and Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) generated revenues totaling NT$1,218.942 billion (US$38.88 billion)...
Thursday 12 September 2019
MediaTek to open new building for 5G R&D
MediaTek is set to unveil a new office building in northern Taiwan in mid September, which will be dedicated to the development of 5G chip technologies while also serving as the chipmaker's...