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Friday 8 November 2024
Wafer Works launches 12-inch semiconductor fab in Taiwan to power global AI and EV growth
Wafer Works is building a 12-inch wafer fab in Erlin, Changhua County, with a monthly capacity of 200,000 units to meet global demand. The topping-out ceremony is scheduled for December...
Friday 8 November 2024
SMIC aims to capture one-ninth of global chip market amid Chinese import substitution
Following the release of its third-quarter financial results, SMIC co-CEO Haijun Zhao expects price competition to persist and aims to capture one-ninth of global semiconductor ord...
Friday 8 November 2024
TSMC exec sees broad trend of collaboration in response to Trump tariff threats
According to TSMC Senior Vice President and Deputy Co-COO Cliff Hou, Taiwan's strong partnership with the US spanning decades is expected to continue despite the upcoming administration...
Friday 8 November 2024
SMIC reports record revenue, but faces competition with limited gross margin
SMIC, China's largest pure-play semiconductor foundry, recorded US$2 billion in revenue in a single quarter, with its utilization rate surpassing 90%. However, its relatively limited...
Friday 8 November 2024
Ennostar returns to profitability in 3Q24 with focus on Micro LED and client partnerships
Ennostar ended its streak of eight consecutive quarterly losses in the third quarter of 2024, despite experiencing a weaker-than-usual peak season. The turnaround was achieved through...
Friday 8 November 2024
Quanta to expand SEA production portfolio amid surging demand post-US elections
Quanta Computer, the Taiwan-based ODM with production facilities worldwide, plans to expand its production portfolio in Southeast Asia in response to increased customer demand following...
Friday 8 November 2024
10 years of AI innovation: How SenseTime is shaping China's AI future with bold LLM investments
China's AI industry has witnessed significant milestones over the past decade. Founded in 2014, SenseTime has reached its tenth anniversary, transforming from its initial focus on...
Friday 8 November 2024
Snapdragon Summit recap: Oryon CPU and AI to shape Qualcomm's next-gen strategy
The Snapdragon Summit 2024, held October 21-23, placed Qualcomm's Oryon CPU and AI advancements at the center of its product showcase. Amid mixed reactions to Qualcomm's chip announcements,...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Wah Hong expands to 3D snapshot sensors to enhance drone and EV applications
Optical film manufacturer Wah Hong Industrial Corp has reported that its cumulative pre-tax net profit for the third quarter of 2024 reached NT$410 million (approx. US$12.7 million),...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Taiwanese IC lead frame provider to expand capacity in Malaysia
Taiwan-based CWTC's board has approved several key resolutions, including the third-quarter 2024 profit distribution plan and a US$20 million cash capital increase for its Malaysian...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Panasonic's battery division offsets EV sales slowdown with rising demand for data center energy systems
Panasonic's battery manufacturing division has found a silver lining in the growing demand for data center energy systems, offsetting the impact of slowing electric vehicle (EV) sales...
Thursday 7 November 2024
China's domestic CPU maker Hexin collapses: A signal of growing challenges for tech startups
China's semiconductor industry faces escalating challenges as operational shutdowns, salary delays, and management disruptions become increasingly common. The recent wave of closures...
Thursday 7 November 2024
US CHIPS Act expansion set to benefit South Korean solar manufacturers
Following the US Department of Treasury's expansion of the CHIPS and Science Act subsidies to include solar-grade silicon ingots and wafers, South Korean solar giants Hanwha Qcells...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Transcend expects 4Q24 spot memory price drops to stabilize
The memory module industry faces significant challenges in the fourth quarter of 2024, with Transcend Information experiencing substantial inventory depreciation losses amid plummeting...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Novatek expects weaker 4Q24, looks to AI-driven edge demand for 2025 growth
Novatek posted strong revenue growth in the third quarter of 2024, fueled by high inventory demand for mobile OLED DDIs. However, gross margin slipped from the previous quarter, mainly...