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Monday 13 November 2023
Hiroca says increasing orders from Chinese carmakers offset Japanese automakers' slowing demand
Japan-based car companies have lost their dominance in China's car market as local competitors rise. Automotive suppliers confirmed that Japanese automakers have reduced their pull-ins...
Monday 13 November 2023
Most Japan-based parts suppliers report profit declines, shifting focus to Southeast Asia
According to the latest earnings report, seven of eight Japan-based major electronic components suppliers reported declining profits in their April-September results due to weak demand...
Friday 10 November 2023
TSMC October revenue hits new high, up 34.8% MoM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported robust performance for its October revenue, totaling NT$243.23 billion (US$7.52 billion), up 34.8% from September, thanks...
Friday 10 November 2023
Japan allocates US$13b for semiconductor and generative AI, including TSMC's Kumamoto plant
In the revised budget for the fiscal year 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024) proposed by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), approximately US$13 billion (JPY2...
Friday 10 November 2023
Collaboration with TSMC helps Japan pursue top technology, says former trade minister
Collaboration between TSMC and Sony enables Japan to pursue cutting-edge technology on a global scale, according to Akira Amari, Japan's former trade minister and current member of...
Friday 10 November 2023
TSMC to soon announce 2nd fab project in Japan, say sources
TSMC will soon announce a plan to build its second wafer fab in Japan, according to industry sources. The fab will be involved in 6nm process manufacturing, and the Japanese government...
Wednesday 8 November 2023
Rohm acquires factory site for SiC power device production
Rohm Semiconductor has announced the acquisition of the assets of Solar Frontier's former Kunitomi plant in Japan. The plant will be operated by Lapis Semiconductor, a Rohm group...
Monday 6 November 2023
Canon's advanced chip machines to cost a fraction of ASML's best
Canon Inc. plans to price its new chipmaking gear at a fraction of the cost of ASML Holding NV's best lithography machines, seeking to make inroads in the cutting-edge equipment now...
Monday 6 November 2023
Rohm to manufacture SiC wafers in Japan for the first time
Rohm Semiconductor is planning to produce silicon carbide (SiC) wafers for the first time within Japan in 2024 to expand its production capacity and increase supply stability.
Monday 6 November 2023
Concurrent planning to get ahead: Exclusive interview with Canadian supply chain solution provider Kinaxis co-founder Duncan Klett
In an era defined by global economic shifts, supply chain complexities, and ever-increasing uncertainty, companies must constantly adapt to survive and thrive. One company at the...
Friday 3 November 2023
MinebeaMitsumi acquires HPSD to bolster power semiconductor business
MinebeaMitsumi announced the acquisition of Hitachi's power semiconductor business subsidiary, Hitachi Power Semiconductor Device (HPSD). The deal is expected to be completed by the...
Friday 3 November 2023
Koito Manufacturing to mass-produce automotive LiDARs in 2024
Japan-based automotive lighting equipment manufacturer Koito Manufacturing plans to begin mass production of high-precision automotive LiDARs used in advanced driver assistance systems...
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