CONNECT WITH US
NEWS TAGGED 2025
Monday 7 October 2024
Weekly news roundup: Samsung delays fabs construction amid semiconductor slowdown
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of September 30 - October 6.
Friday 4 October 2024
Taiwan's AI revolution: Sovereign AI applications set to launch in 2025
At a recent Legislative Yuan session, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Minister Cheng-wen Wu addressed legislators' concerns about Taiwan's AI standing. According to...
Friday 4 October 2024
HD Renewable Energy eyes 2025 growth as green power market expands
HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) reported impressive performance from its subsidiary, Star Exchange, driven by robust growth in the green energy market. Major semiconductor firms such as...
Friday 4 October 2024
With Vision Pro, Apple wants some people to see the future first
Since its US launch in February and subsequent rollout to more markets in June, Apple's Vision Pro has received praise and criticism. After personally experiencing it at the Canton...
Friday 4 October 2024
Novatek to mass-produce OLED TDDI in 2Q25; Apple expected among first customers
Novatek, Taiwan's leading display driver IC (DDI) manufacturer, has announced plans to commence mass production of its highly anticipated OLED TDDI technology as early as the second...
Friday 4 October 2024
Chip demand for telecom projects to pick up in 2025
To raise network standards for the general public, governments around the world have been increasing their budgets for network infrastructure since 2023. Telecom operators, the networking...
Friday 4 October 2024
Micron expands hiring in Taiwan, Japan amidst HBM production demand
In anticipation of favorable market conditions, Micron Technology will implement extensive talent recruitment initiatives in Taiwan and Japan, according to the US memory chip vendo...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Taiwan's 6G push gains traction: NTN technology scores 5-year government funding
Taiwan is gearing up to launch its 6G commercial trial network in 2028, supported by a government-approved five-year funding plan focused on advancing key technologies in non-terrestrial...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Bright LED defies market trends, sustains momentum into 2025
As market demand rebounded in 2024, Bright LED Electronics Corp. achieved stable operations starting in the second quarter. The company posted an after-tax net profit of NT$89 million...
Thursday 3 October 2024
BYD reportedly plans to establish EV plant in India in 2025
China-based automotive giant BYD is reportedly in talks with Indian conglomerates Reliance Group and Adani Group to set up a local manufacturing base in India. This move comes despite...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Qualcomm to debut next-gen flagship PC processor in 2H25
Qualcomm is set to unveil its next flagship mobile platform, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, along with other products at its annual launch event scheduled for late October. However, new...
Thursday 3 October 2024
China solar energy sector dogged by oversupply
China's solar energy firms, which have 85% of the global market, are being hit by an unprecedented level of oversupply and encountering export challenges in the European and US markets,...
Thursday 3 October 2024
TSMC's backend equipment suppliers benefit from AI chip demand
Strong AI chip demand has led to full utilization of TSMC's fab capacity, benefiting related suppliers such as Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) and equipment manufacturers...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Sumitomo Metal Mining to mass produce 8-inch SiC wafers
Sumitomo Metal Mining has unveiled plans to significantly increase its production of SiC wafers. The company's subsidiary, Sicoxs, will establish a new production line in Japan to...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Taiwan's carbon fee policy faces dual challenges from local and EU regulations
Taiwan is set to introduce a carbon fee in 2025, targeting approximately 500 companies with rates between NT$300 (approx. US$9.30) and NT$500 per metric ton. However, the final fee...
CHT
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