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Tuesday 13 August 2024
Microsoft expands AI push in Taiwan with US$308 million fund
Microsoft's Asia Pacific tech conference, DevDays Asia, has reached its ninth year in Taiwan.
Tuesday 13 August 2024
Robust AI server sales buoy Wistron 2Q24 results
Wistron has reported its strongest second quarter in gross margin and EPS, boosted by strong AI server shipments. The ODM's outstanding performance during the quarter confirms the...
Tuesday 13 August 2024
SK Hynix to face challenges for US fab despite subsidies
SK Hynix is anticipated to expedite the development of its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) manufacturing and R&D fab in Indiana, with government incentives under the US CHIPS and...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Samsung bets big on AI: Groq investment marks third AI startup in quick succession
Samsung Electronics continues its series of strategic investments amidst the surging AI wave.
Thursday 8 August 2024
Issues with Blackwell have yet to deter big tech from investing in Nvidia AI chips
Nvidia has encountered engineering obstacles in developing two next-gen advanced chips, slowing down the product release pace that would expand its leading position in the AI computing...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Infineon opens new SiC fab in Malaysia
Infineon Technologies is set to unveil a new silicon carbide (SiC) wafer fab at its plant site in Kulim, Malaysia, which aims to move from 6-inch to 8-inch production in 2025. Malaysia's...
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Vietnam's Hanoi aims for semiconductor hub status bolstered by new law and major investments
In June 2024, Vietnam enacted the Capital Law, prioritizing semiconductor investment in Hanoi and offering various incentives from the city government.
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Lithium boom turns to bust as prices crash
Lithium was previously considered a highly profitable sector during the electric vehicle (EV) boom. However, declining lithium prices have caused significant disruptions across the...
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Rohm profits plunge amid weak industrial chip demand and surging investment costs
Rohm reported a declining performance over the past quarter due to sluggish sales of industrial chips and increased depreciation and research costs related to expanding production...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
SK Hynix secures US$450 million in US CHIPS Act funding for HBM memory fab
The US Department of Commerce and SK Hynix have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms to provide up to US$450 million in proposed federal incentives under the CHIPS...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
AI data center chip demand to slow beyond 2026, says Omdia
The current hypergrowth in GPUs and other accelerator chips for AI in the cloud and the data center will eventually decelerate but not until it has transformed the industry, according...
Monday 5 August 2024
Europe's auto industry faces historic trade deficit amid electrification shift
Europe's automotive industry is poised to face a historic turning point in 2024, with imports expected to surpass exports for the first time in decades. This looming trade deficit...
Monday 5 August 2024
Taiwan's Green Harvest stakes claim in Australia's hydrogen rush, seeks to leverage tech prowess
In the sun-baked expanses of Queensland, Australia, a Taiwanese company is making an ambitious play in the global race for green hydrogen supremacy. Green Harvest Holdings, a relative...
Friday 2 August 2024
Amazon to ramp up capex for AWS and AI
Amazon's AWS division continued to gain momentum despite reporting lower-than-expected revenue. The company plans to boost its capital expenditures to accommodate the growing demand...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Taiwanese investments surge in Vietnam, driven by supply chain diversification
Vietnamese media reports indicate that Taiwanese companies are increasing their investments in Vietnam to diversify their supply chains.