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Friday 24 March 2023
L&K lands over NT$18 billion worth of orders for new UMC fab in Singapore
So far in 2023, cleanroom contractor L&K Engineering has secured orders totaling NT$18.62 billion (US$613.7 million) from United Microelectronics (UMC) for the pure-play foundry's...
Friday 24 March 2023
Taiwan foundries see surge in orders transferred from China
The US' escalation of the chip war with China has prompted more companies to shift their orders to Taiwan-based pure-play foundries. However, contract prices provided by TSMC and...
Thursday 16 March 2023
Singapore: inside-out vs outside-in
Taiwan's supply chains for the semiconductor and ICT industries have grown into global powerhouses after almost five decades of hard work. The importance of contract manufacturing...
Wednesday 15 March 2023
Droxo Tech develops unmanned vehicles to add intelligence and automation to petrochemical industry
Oil and chemical silos require regular checks and maintenance to ensure they do not leak. Taiwan-based Droxo Tech is developing unmanned vehicles that can detect rusted areas on a...
Monday 13 March 2023
Mitsubishi Motors announces new business plan to gain EV presence
Japan-based Mitsubishi Motors is poised to scale up its EV business in the next few years. It revealed a new mid-term business plan, Challenge 2025, aiming to increase spending on...
Monday 13 March 2023
ASML suppliers reportedly eyeing investments in Southeast Asia to reduce exposure to China
Amid a chip war between the US and China, ASML's multiple suppliers reportedly will visit major semiconductor-producing countries in Southeast Asia, looking to diversify away from...
Friday 10 March 2023
Singapore offers substantial subsidies to entice TSMC to build 12-inch fab locally
TSMC is reportedly slowing down its new fab project in Germany, due to growing doubts about whether the pure-play foundry will receive adequate EU subsidies in light of the region's...
Friday 24 February 2023
European ICT spending to reach US$1.2 trillion in 2023 despite fear of recession, says IDC
According to the IDC's Worldwide ICT Spending Guide: Enterprise and SMB by Industry, ICT spending in Europe will reach US$1.2 trillion in 2023 and will surpass US$1.4 trillion by...
Tuesday 14 February 2023
Decipher MedTech develops rapid test for myasthenia gravis
Imagine having increased muscle weakness for two years before figuring out the cause. That is the shared experience of myasthenia gravis patients. Canadian startup Decipher MedTech...
Monday 13 February 2023
Singapore eyes chips investments amid US-China tension
Singapore will be looking to win its "fair share" of investments in semiconductor assembly and integrated circuit design, a top official said, amid a growing geopolitical divide between...
Wednesday 18 January 2023
Semiconductor materials demand still promising
Despite chipmakers' near-term caution about market prospects, semiconductor materials demand remains promising in the longer term, according to market sources.
Tuesday 17 January 2023
UMC likely to enjoy 2-3 year advantage over TSMC in fulfilling auto IC orders
Though market cheered for TSMC's decision to produce auto chips in Europe, not many people have noticed that United Microelectronic Corp (UMC) actually has already been supplying...
Monday 9 January 2023
Singapore's semiconductor aspiration benefited from geopolitical uncertainties
Singapore's 10-year plan for its manufacturing sector seeks to strengthen its research and development capability and attract relevant technology talents, aiming to make the country...
Friday 6 January 2023
PV module imports hurt Taiwan suppliers, says SAS
Solar cell and photovoltaic (PV) module makers in Taiwan have seen their operations threatened by more imports from Southeast Asia, according to Doris Hsu, chairperson of Sino-American...
Tuesday 3 January 2023
Why does ECGO EVmoto switch from battery-swapping to charging?
Electric motorcycle manufacturer ECGO EVmoto introduced its lineup of e-motorcycles of three different sizes for bikers in Indonesia. Sales kicked off in February 2022, targeting...