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Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan's top auto fastener vendor unfazed by US tariffs, braces for EU CBAM and Taiwan carbon tax
Taiwan's leading automotive fastener manufacturer, Spec Products Corp, maintains strong confidence in its US market competitiveness despite current tariff policies. The US represents...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Trump's plan for display tariffs could boost Korean OLED market while pressuring Apple
South Korean panel manufacturers see potential benefits from the Trump administration's consideration of additional display tariffs, as higher prices for Chinese LCD products could...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Coretronic subsidiary to unveil cutting-edge HVTOL drone, eyeing European expansion
Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corporation (CIRC), a subsidiary of the Coretronic Group, will unveil its latest hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (HVTOL) drone at the upcoming...
Friday 14 February 2025
Walsin subsidiary Silitech enters energy sector with JPY6.75 billion investment in FDK
Silitech Technology, a subsidiary of Walsin Technology, has invested JPY6.75 billion (approx. NT$14.4 billion) to acquire a 45% stake in FDK Corporation, a leading Japanese maker...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
China's automotive ambitions drive merger of state-owned giants
Two of China's largest state-owned automotive enterprises have announced plans for a strategic reorganization. Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Changan Automobile (Changan), both under...
Monday 10 February 2025
Samsung appoints Dustin Lee to revive China smartphone business
Samsung Electronics Device eXperience (DX) division is implementing significant changes to its overseas leadership to strengthen global competitiveness. Most notably, former Taiwan...
Monday 10 February 2025
Traditional industries seeking survival solutions: Is forming holding companies like WPG Holdings feasible?
While Taiwan's semiconductor and server sectors have thrived in recent years, traditional industries have faced mounting challenges. In response, the government has proposed encouraging...
Thursday 6 February 2025
Taiwan machine tool exports down 15%; government turns to AI to help address industry woes
Taiwan's total machine tool exports dropped 14.8% year-over-year to US$2.218 billion in 2024, prompting the government to introduce measures aimed at revitalizing the industry. The...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Samsung strives to keep pace with competitors in DRAM development
Samsung Electronics has officially denied recent reports suggesting plans to revise the design of its fifth-generation 10nm-class DRAM (1b DRAM), emphasizing that no such changes...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Samsung reportedly halves foundry capex amid order shortage
Samsung Electronics plans to drastically reduce capital expenditure for its wafer foundry business by more than half in 2025, as the company grapples with a lack of customer orders...
Thursday 16 January 2025
MediaTek and Himax to challenge US giants with SiPh solutions
Silicon photonics (SiPh) has garnered significant business interest as a technology solution for high-speed data transfer in the era of AI. Currently, leading US chip manufacturers...
Friday 3 January 2025
Taiwan extends IC design subsidies amid US$914.07 million budget gap
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) will launch the second phase of its subsidy program for domestic IC design houses in 2025, aimed at boosting their competitiveness against...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Samsung kickoff advanced packaging supply chain overhaul with equipment shakeup
Samsung Electronics has launched a comprehensive overhaul of its advanced packaging supply chain, focusing on "reassessing" materials, components, and equipment to boost competitiveness...
Monday 16 December 2024
Trump 2.0 policy shift sparks Taiwan machinery sector pivot
The upcoming US policy focus on "high tariffs" and "Made in America" initiatives could significantly impact Taiwan's machinery exports while potentially creating new opportunities...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Taiwan defense innovation group prioritizes drones, countermeasures
Taiwan has launched the "Defense Innovation Unit" to accelerate the development of dual-use military technologies, with a particular focus on drones and countermeasures. The initiative...
Research Report Database
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