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Tuesday 1 October 2024
Taiwan's CHEM targets US, Japan as global energy demand rises
Chung-Hsin Electric and Machinery Manufacturing (CHEM) is witnessing substantial growth driven by aggressive capacity expansion, having acquired multiple factories to boost production...
Monday 30 September 2024
GenAI receives plenty of attention at Tokyo Game Show 2024
The 2024 Tokyo Game Show (TGS), Japan's largest video game exhibition, was held from September 26 to 29, 2024, in Chiba, Japan. The main technological highlight this year was the...
Monday 30 September 2024
Traffic and talent emerge as two major issues for JASM, with no short-term solution in sight
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo led a delegation to Japan and visited the construction site of TSMC's Kumamoto plant (JASM) on September 24. He also met with the governor...
Monday 30 September 2024
StarLux Airlines: Taiwan's untapped potential as Asia-Pacific transit hub gains traction amid global shifts
StarLux Airlines chairman Kuo-Wei Chang stated that with Taiwan's population of 23 million, there is little demand for a third national airline if solely catering to the domestic...
Monday 30 September 2024
Targeting GAFAM: Japan's semiconductor alliance fuels innovation, redefining global supply chains
Amid intensifying competition in the global semiconductor market, the Japanese government has relaunched its semiconductor industry revival plan, prioritizing advanced technology...
Monday 30 September 2024
Taiwan-Japan chip ties deepen following TSMC's fab in Kyushu
In the wake of TSMC's establishment of a wafer fabrication facility in Japan, Taiwanese and Japanese companies are strengthening their collaboration, particularly within the semiconductor...
Monday 30 September 2024
Global advanced IC substrate market set to surge to US$31.54 billion by 2029
The global advanced IC substrate market is poised for significant growth, according to recent industry reports. Global Information, Inc. (GII) projects the market to reach US$18.11...
Monday 30 September 2024
Behind the scenes of PSMC-SBI's wafer fab in Japan falling through as signs emerged in March
On August 27, Taiwan-based Power Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC) and Japan-based SBI Holdings announced a termination of their collaboration on a 12-inch wafer fab in Miyagi...
Friday 27 September 2024
Japan's advancements in diamond semiconductor technology could lead to practical applications by 2025-2030
Technological breakthroughs in diamond semiconductors, known for their superior performance despite technical challenges, could lead to practical applications as early as 2025 to...
Friday 27 September 2024
From exodus to scarcity: Fast-tracking talent growth initiatives in Japan's semiconductor industry
Japan's semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant talent shortage, with demand from chip and equipment manufacturers increasing 14-fold compared to a decade ago. Key factors...
Friday 27 September 2024
Semiconductor talent crunch: TSMC, Micron struggle to compete with Japan's homegrown giants
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the global semiconductor sector is witnessing an intense chip war across multiple regions, with a critical shortage of skilled talent emerging as...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
China's startups fast-track solar revolution with perovskite technology
Japan may have pioneered perovskite solar cell (PSC) technology, but mass production remains elusive. In China, however, at least six startups are racing ahead, building PSC factories...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Kioxia secures US$841 million loan to boost latest NAND production for AI and data centers
Kioxia, a leading player in the NAND flash industry, has secured a loan commitment of JPY120 billion (US$841 million) from major financial institutions. This financing will enable...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Japan launches US$400M hydrogen fund to accelerate global clean energy transition
Japan has officially launched the Japan Hydrogen Fund, a US$400 million initiative aimed at advancing the global hydrogen supply chain and reducing barriers to clean energy adoption...
Monday 23 September 2024
Taiwan leads in semiconductor manufacture; Japan academics urge collaboration
Japan is the industry leader in materials and equipment, while Taiwan maintains an overwhelming advantage in semiconductor manufacturing, according to Takashi Hattori, deputy representative...
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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