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Tuesday 29 October 2024
Taiwan should establish digital sovereignty, benchmark foundational model
In today's digital economy, the development of national-level computing power has become an important measure of global competitiveness. Computing power, as a pillar of digital infrastructure, permeates various fields such as national defense, economic growth, and scientific advancement
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Can Samsung, Intel rise above challenges? Different strategies for IDM, pure foundry models
The third quarter financial results for both Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and Intel are set to be released on October 31, 2024. The outcome likely hinges on how well their management teams can execute cost-cutting strategies
Monday 28 October 2024
Unlikely allies: why Samsung is expected to decline Intel's proposed foundry partnership
Recent reports from South Korean media indicate that Intel is in talks with Samsung Electronics to explore potential collaboration in foundry services and resource sharing. However, it appears that Samsung is unlikely to agree to this collaboration, despite the promised benefits
Friday 18 October 2024
Has ASML's China boom finally hit a wall?
ASML's late-night financial report landed like a "depth charge" in the semiconductor industry, exposing the fragility of the AI-driven demand surge. Orders from China, which had bolstered sales in recent years, have plummeted sharply
Wednesday 16 October 2024
China's semiconductor powerhouses unite as Beijing unleashes massive stimulus push
Over the weekend of September 21, 2024, more than 300 industry leaders from renowned companies such as STMicroelectronics (STM), AMD, Huawei, SMIC, Hua Hong Semiconductor, Yangtze Memory Technologies, and NIO gathered in Shanghai Pudong. The event, themed "Breaking Through the Chip Era," saw collective discussions on hot topics regarding the development of China's semiconductor industry. This conference stands as one of the most renowned international semiconductor summits in recent years
Monday 14 October 2024
Countering China's asymmetric strategy from demand side of supply chain resilience
At a recent International Forum on Supply Chain Resilience, scholars raised urgent concerns about China's strategy of increasing global dependence on its economy while simultaneously reducing its reliance on the world through self-sufficiency. The theme of "trust" emerged repeatedly as a crucial element in countering China's tactics, yet the proposed approaches predominantly focused on supply-side solutions
Monday 14 October 2024
How Foxconn's 800 annual NPI projects fuel its competitive edge
In the booming AI server market, fueled by increasing demand for AI-powered applications, Foxconn has emerged as a major player
Monday 14 October 2024
How Japan's three arrows plan to revive its chipmaking industry
Similar to Abenomics' three arrows over a decade ago, Japan is now introducing three initiatives aimed at reversing the decline in its semiconductor industry. Professor Kuroda Tadayoshi from the University of Tokyo has compared this effort to "a frog being boiled in hot water suddenly jumping out.
Monday 14 October 2024
China's lithography progress: Promising but limited
China has made notable progress in lithography technology, but its new machine still lags behind the most advanced global technologies. While this development is significant, it's important to note that equipment is just one aspect of China's efforts to advance its chipmaking capabilities
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Samsung rules out foundry spin-off, citing technical challenges and strategic market priorities
Samsung Electronics issued a rare public apology on October 8, 2024, causing ripples across the semiconductor industry
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Why would TSMC increase stake investment in a mature-node foundry affiliate?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on October 8 to subscribe to a NT$3.74 billion cash capital increase (approximately US$116 million) for Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS), which is counterintuitive. Why would TSMC increase investment in a mature-node semiconductor foundry, when China's mature-node chips are facing an oversupply
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Intel's geopolitical significance dampens acquisition rumors
Pat Gelsinger, Intel's CEO, maintains composure amid speculation about a potential Qualcomm takeover of Intel. While the media has not obtained any direct response from Gelsinger, his activity on the social platform X (formerly Twitter) has been notable
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Trade barriers may accelerate Chinese automakers' expansion in Europe
The European Union's (EU) tariff policy is designed to preserve the advantages of its domestic industry chain, but the high taxes imposed on Chinese auto businesses have motivated major manufacturers, including BYD, to establish local facilities
Monday 7 October 2024
Rise of cloud and edge AI applications paves way for new semiconductor opportunities; wafer foundries become crucial, says DIGITIMES Research
The rapid development of the global generative AI market is driving unprecedented transformation in the semiconductor industry. DIGITIMES Research's latest AI Chips Special Report highlights that generative AI models' training and inference rely heavily on substantial computing resources, making AI chips a focal point
Friday 4 October 2024
Global and Taiwan AI healthcare markets estimated to see robust CAGR from 2023 to 2030, says DIGITIMES Research
The market size of AI applications for healthcare was US$19.2 billion in 2023, and DIGITIMES Research estimates that the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.8% to reach US$159.7 billion in 2030. Taiwan's AI healthcare market was NT$360 million (US$11.32 million) in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.3% to reach NT$1.12 billion in 2030, according to DIGITIMES Research's latest report covering the AI healthcare market
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research