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Monday 26 August 2024
Nankai Trough earthquake threatens Japan's semiconductor industry
A major earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on August 8. Although the industrial impact was relatively minor, the Japanese government warned that this event...
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Virtual power plants: a response to Taiwan and Japan's seismic risks
Taiwan's recent spate of earthquakes has put the spotlight on the island's power supply stability.
Tuesday 23 April 2024
TSMC states that factory operations are all normal amid earthquakes in Taiwan
Noticeable earthquakes hit Taiwan in the early morning of April 23. Especially at 8:04 a.m., a Richter scale 5.8 earthquake occurred again off Hualian.
Friday 19 April 2024
TSMC to recognize earthquake damage losses of NT$3 billion in 2Q24
After releasing its first quarter financial results on April 18, TSMC issued another important news release later in the evening to explain the impact of the April 3 earthquake.
Thursday 18 April 2024
Topco chairman says current quartz component orders face long lead time
Topco Scientific Company (TSC) chairman J.W. Kuo, who is also Taiwan's Economic Minister-designate, said at the opening ceremony of the company's new quartz plant in Putzu, Chiayi...
Monday 15 April 2024
Weekly news roundup: JCET has offered advanced packaging services for chips below 5nm, the company says
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of April 8 - April 12.
Friday 12 April 2024
South Korea accelerates semiconductor strategy post-Taiwan quake
In the wake of a seismic event rattling Taiwan, and amidst the dawn of the AI era, South Korea's governmental bodies and corporate giants have convened to assess supply chain vulnerabilities...
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain weathers magnitude 7.2 quake on robust power grid resilience
Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain rapidly recovered within a remarkably short span following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit the eastern county of Hualien on April 3. This swift...
Wednesday 10 April 2024
TSMC to enter 2nm, A14 process generations on schedule
TSMC is making progress toward entering the A14 and 2nm process generations as planned, according to sources at fab toolmakers.
Tuesday 9 April 2024
TSMC's seismic shield: unmatched resilience amid 7.2-magnitude earthquake turmoil
TSMC has swiftly recovered in the wake of the devastating 7.2-magnitude Hualien earthquake on April 3.
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Taiwan showcases satcom prowess amidst earthquake crisis
In a dramatic display of preparedness, Taiwan swiftly responded to a powerful earthquake that rattled Hualien, east Taiwan, on April 3rd, showcasing the efficacy of its digital resilience...
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Electronics players suggest Taiwan- Japan collaboration to bolster natural disaster preparedness
Operations at Taiwan-based PCB and OSAT companies have returned to normal after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the island on April 3. As Taiwan becomes a critical IC production hub...
Tuesday 9 April 2024
LCD panel prices to continue to rally 1H24; Taiwanese panel manufacturers reported minimal impact from recent earthquake
Taiwanese panel manufacturers have reported minimal impact from the recent earthquake, and according to Sigmaintell, stockpiling during lower prices may cool down after the first...
Monday 8 April 2024
Global semiconductor sales increase 16% in February, says SIA
According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global semiconductor sales totaled US$46.2 billion in February 2024, up 16.3% from US$39.7 billion a year earlier.
Monday 8 April 2024
Why do quake-ridden Taiwan and Japan thrive in semiconductor industry?
After the 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Taiwan, TSMC's speedy recovery to resume operation on the late evening of April 5 demonstrated the resilience and flexibility of...