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Tuesday 4 July 2017
Samsung begins mass production at new fab
Samsung Electronics announced its new semiconductor fabrication line in Pyeongtaek (South Korea) has begun mass production and shipping its first product to customers. The new facility...
Tuesday 4 July 2017
Taiwan proposes 8-year infrastructure development program
The Taiwan government has proposed a tentative 8-year (2017-2024) Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program to create economic growth potential and accelerate industrial transformation...
Tuesday 4 July 2017
Global semiconductor sales increase 22.6% in May, says SIA
Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached US$31.9 billion for the month of May 2017, an increase of 22.6% compared to the May 2016 total of US$26 billion and 1.9% more than the April...
Monday 3 July 2017
IBM Taiwan names new general manager
IBM has appointed Lisa Kao as general manager for its Taiwan branch office, replacing Jennifer Hwang who is retiring at the end of July.
Monday 3 July 2017
Taiwan making all-out effort to develop AI applications
With global investment fever likely to last for 20 years in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, Taiwan’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is...
Monday 3 July 2017
Taiwan boosting development of smart city solutions under Asia Silicon Valley Development Plan
Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) has devised the Asia Silicon Valley Development Plan to promote development of smart city solutions for Taiwan initially and then for export,...
Friday 30 June 2017
Taiwan market: Microfusion pushing advertisement solutions using Microsoft Azure
Taiwan-based cloud solution provider Microfusion Technology has launched its Dofi solution, targeting Taiwan's digital advertisement market.
Friday 30 June 2017
Taiwan to launch self-designed remote sensing satellite
Taiwan will launch FormoSat-5, a self-designed remote sensing satellite, on August 25, 2017, with the launch to be undertaken by US-based SpaceX on a commission basis using its Falcon...
Friday 30 June 2017
Taiwan market: Apple first store opens on July 1
Apple Taipei 101 opens July 1 at 11am, bringing Apple’s products, services and in-store experiences to customers in Taiwan for the first time.
Friday 30 June 2017
Taiwan solar cell makers face tight supply of solar-grade polycrystalline wafers
Taiwan-based polycrystalline silicon solar cell makers are facing tight supply of solar-grade polycrystalline silicon wafers, according to the makers.
Friday 30 June 2017
Talks to sell Toshiba Memory continue; announces new products
Toshiba has disclosed the company continues to negotiate the sale of its memory chip business, Toshiba Memory, with Innovation Network of Japan, Bain Capital Private Equity and Development...
Friday 30 June 2017
Digitimes Research: Taiwan IC design industry output value to rise 3% in 2017
The production value of Taiwan's IC design industry will grow only 3.3% on year to NT$637.3 billion (US$20.9 billion) in 2017, as a result of weaker growth coming from MediaTek, according...
Thursday 29 June 2017
Taiwan solar cell makers plan to set up joint venture PV module factory
Taiwan-based crystalline silicon solar cell makers plan to set up a joint venture PV module factories via strategic alliances to target domestic demand, according to industry sourc...
Thursday 29 June 2017
Stan Shih optimistic about Taiwan AI development
There is no need for Taiwan to worry about lagging behind in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), as AI development remains at a nascent stage worldwide and its major applications...
Thursday 29 June 2017
Taiwan market: Microsoft releases new Surface Pro
Microsoft has released its latest fifth-generation Surface Pro 2-in-1 device in Taiwan and the software giant’s ultra-thin touch-control Surface Laptop is also scheduled to arrive...