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Wednesday 20 December 2023
The fusion of AI and IoT paves the way for Taiwan's tech pioneers
The AI landscape has hit a new milestone with the advent of cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLM). The rise of these next-gen AI technologies,...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
China's EV expertise, geopolitics to change industry dynamics
EVs are on track to gain momentum in the coming years. In 2023, a price war intensified the industry's competition. Geopolitics facilitated the localization of production. Multiple...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
'On-device AI' to boost profitability and fuel turnaround for NAND Flash
With generative AI fueling the DRAM market, on-device AI is expected to boost the profit performance of NAND Flash. Recent analyses also estimated that the second half of 2024 will...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Automakers commit to full EV subsidy after German government drops out
Several carmakers have decided to bear the cost of EV incentives after the German government terminated the program. Tesla, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi all said...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Chinese auto interior parts provider enters Tier 1, with domestic clients quickly rising
Huang Sheng-Chang, CFO of Hiroca Holdings, an automotive interior parts manufacturer, mentioned in the firm's online earnings call on December 19 that BYD has accredited Hirosawa,...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Taiwan's NSTC offers grants for local heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging EDA tools
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) 2023 Electronic Resurgence Initiative 2.0 has inspired Taiwan to develop its electronic design automation tools for heterogeneous...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Gogoro charts a separate path for India expansion after parting away with partner
As Taiwan-based Gogoro and India-based Belrise Industries cannot reach an agreement regarding their joint venture, Belrise decided to leave, and Gogoro will go solo and continue with...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
PCB firms to see market conditions become favorable in 2Q24
The PCB supply chain generally believes that market conditions will improve beginning in the second quarter of 2024, with the AI boom providing substantial opportunities.
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Realtek gearing up for automotive IC boom
Realtek Semiconductor, which has been engaged in the automotive Ethernet IC market for five years, will release its non-Ethernet automotive IC products as early as 2025 or 2026, according...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
AI PCs to boost semiconductor demand but beware China's legacy chip flood
The semiconductor industry went through a year-long correction over the past year. With smartphone and PC inventory correction finally ending, new hopes are emerging on the horizon...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
LG set to showcase transparent automotive antenna at CES 2024
LG Electronics, having strengthened its investment in the automotive business, is set to showcase a new generation of transparent automotive antennas at CES 2024. The company's entry...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Nippon Steel will acquire US Steel to expand production capacity
Nippon Steel Corporation, one of the world's largest steel makers, said on December 18 that it would buy the United States Steel Corporation for about US$14.9 billion. The purchase...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Nio secures another US$2.2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi's CYVN
China-based Nio announced on December 18 that it has entered a share subscription agreement with Abu Dhabi-based CYVN Holdings. CYVN plans to invest US$2.2 billion in the EV maker,...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Gaming to play crucial role in smartphone and PC momentum for 2024
The momentum driving the demand growth for hardware end devices such as PCs and smartphones in 2024 won't be limited to AI. While consumer electronic sales struggled in 2023, the...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Samsung, SK Hynix set to expand investments in equipment and production, eyeing demand upturn in 2024
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are bracing for a revival of the semiconductor market in 2024, with plans to expand their equipment investments and production capacities. The industry...