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Saturday 22 February 2025
Taiwan eyeing Indian talent to support Silicon Valley-like tech hub plans
Taiwan's status as a global powerhouse in the semiconductor industry could be undermined by labor shortages, but talent from India could provide a solution.
Saturday 22 February 2025
Did Samsung miss a key opportunity for an Intel foundry alliance?
In October 2024, South Korean media reported that Intel's CEO, Pat Gelsinger, aimed to meet Samsung's chairman, Lee Jae-Yong, to discuss a foundry alliance that would involve sharing...
Saturday 22 February 2025
Economy minister of Netherlands and former ASML CEO visit Samsung's Pyeongtaek plant
Dirk Beljaarts. Economy Minister of Netherlands and Peter Wennink, former CEO of ASML, visited Samsung Electronics' semiconductor facility in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, drawing significant...
Friday 21 February 2025
Taiwan's overseas production ratio to rise
Statistics from the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) indicate that Taiwan's overseas production ratio in January was 44.8%, a year-over-year decrease of 4.2pp. If Taiwan's major...
Friday 21 February 2025
Apple unveils iPhone 16e as affordable option, targets iPhone 11/12 users for upgrades
Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16e, marking a significant shift in the company's strategy as it also announces the discontinuation of the iPhone SE product line. The iPhone...
Friday 21 February 2025
EU approves funding for Infineon's Dresden fab under European chip incentive
According to Infineon's press release, the European Commission has approved funding for Infineon's Smart Power Fab in Dresden under the European Chips Act, with expected approval...
Friday 21 February 2025
Reversal of trends in the semiconductor industry (2): A return to vertical integration amid limits of miniaturization
If two competitive strategies within an industry can both become dominant at different times, it is natural for these strategies to shift as industry conditions change.
Friday 21 February 2025
Intel on the brink: boardroom battles, Trump's policies, the TSMC dilemma
With geopolitical tensions reshaping the semiconductor landscape, Intel's future hinges on decisions made by its board, the Trump administration, and Wall Street investors eyeing...
Friday 21 February 2025
Forcera enters global semiconductor supply chain with advanced equipment consumables
Forcera Materials is set to be listed on the stock exchange in late March. As one of the few Taiwanese companies with fully integrated capabilities in advanced ceramic material R&D,...
Friday 21 February 2025
Trump's transactional tactics threaten Taiwan's advanced semiconductor future
There is a growing sense of unease in Taiwan, driven by what is perceived as a transactional approach from US President Donald Trump. Trump's reported interest in acquiring 50% of...
Friday 21 February 2025
Could TSMC's Intel stake tip scales against Samsung?
Reports indicate that TSMC is contemplating acquiring a stake in Intel's foundry business, a development that could significantly impact Samsung Electronics. This speculation arises...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Reversal of trends in the semiconductor industry (1): From vertical integration to value chain deconstruction
Over the past 70 years of semiconductor industry development, there has been a significant shift towards deconstructing the industrial value chain into individual value chain nodes...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Force-MOS projects lower legal costs, stable growth in 2025
Force-MOS Technology, currently involved in litigation with Asus, saw its profitability impacted by substantial legal fees in 2024. According to market analysts, the company needs...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan's semiconductor dominance: Strategic asset or economic vulnerability?
As US President Donald Trump continues to make statements about Taiwan's semiconductor industry, concerns are rising that the US might replicate its past tactics of undermining Japan's...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on automotive and chip imports have caused 'chaos' among industry leaders
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on auto imports, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals starting as early as April 2, with potential increases over time...
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