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Friday 14 February 2025
Quantum computing is already here, experts say
Quantum expert Ching-Ray Chang, a distinguished professor of physics at National Taiwan University (NTU), believes that quantum computing is already here, refuting a previous statement...
Friday 14 February 2025
Foxconn-Nissan partnership prospects stir Taiwan's auto industry
After Nissan and Honda ended their merger talks, Foxconn expressed interest in a collaborative partnership with Nissan, rather than an outright acquisition. This announcement has...
Friday 14 February 2025
Foxconn's CDMS offer to Nissan: A partnership, not a takeover
Following the breakdown of merger talks between Nissan and Honda, the chairman of Taiwan's Foxconn, Young Liu, stated on February 12, 2025, that the company's goal is cooperation...
Friday 14 February 2025
Europe's industrial and automotive recovery stalls another quarter as two key roadblocks hold firm
Europe's industrial control and automotive sectors remain sluggish, with weak demand and excess inventory likely delaying recovery until the second quarter of 2025, according to IDMs...
Friday 14 February 2025
Force Mos wins US patent case against Asus, seeks injunction
MOSFET provider Force Mos Technology has secured a legal victory in a patent infringement lawsuit against Asus, with the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruling...
Friday 14 February 2025
Excellence Opto builds Mexico plant to navigate tariff risks
Excellence Optronics Inc (EOI) has begun constructing a new automotive LED module factory in Querétaro, Mexico. This expansion strengthens EOI's global supply chain, with the...
Friday 14 February 2025
Chinese TV brands dominate Japan market as Korean rivals struggle
With Panasonic announcing its exit from the television business in 2025, all eyes are on global TV giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics to see how they will navigate the...
Friday 14 February 2025
Taiwan's auto market sees stable growth, driven by EVs and luxury models
Taiwan's automotive market has entered a stable growth phase, with electric vehicles (EVs) and high-end models showing the most significant expansion. The global momentum for new...
Friday 14 February 2025
Nvidia's RTX 50 delay rocks notebook supply chain, jeopardizing 2025 rebound
Nvidia's high-end RTX 50 series launch, originally set for January 2025, has been postponed to March, according to notebook supply chain sources. This delay also impacts the mid-range...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Honda and Nissan scrap US$60 billion merger plans amid restructuring clash
Honda and Nissan have officially called off their merger negotiations, which began in December 2024. Both companies held board meetings on February 13, 2025, where they decided to...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Tsang Yow, unfazed by US tariffs, continues dual approach of transmission systems and semiconductors
Transmission system specialist Tsang Yow has continued to maintain close partnerships with established carmakers, Tier 1 component suppliers, and after-market (AM) service suppliers...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Trump tariffs may hurt Taiwan's medical equipment exports
US clients have long collaborated with Taiwan's manufacturing sector, rendering the US the foremost export market for Taiwan's medical equipment industry. However, with the initiation...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Novatek projects broad 1Q24 rebound, but automotive demand lags
Novatek Microelectronics, Taiwan's leading display driver IC (DDI) maker, reported a fourth-quarter 2024 revenue of NT$25.263 billion (US$768 million), marking a 9.34% sequential...
Thursday 13 February 2025
PCIe Gen5 in high-end PCs set to drive Silicon Motion's sales growth in 2025
The PC market is expected to show weak performance in the second half of 2024, but the industry remains optimistic about replacement demand in 2025. The introduction of PCIe Gen5...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Notebook ODMs see promising outlook for 2025
The emergence of DeepSeek, combined with strong sales of Nvidia's RTX 50 series and Microsoft's decision to cease Windows 10 support are creating favorable conditions for the previously...