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Thursday 5 December 2024
Microchip expansion halt is a wake-up call for Chinese automotive MCU makers
Following American chipmaker Microchip Technology's announcement regarding the closure of its Fab 2 wafer factory in Arizona and pause in its application for US semiconductor subsidies,...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Foldable phone dreams falter as profits wane
The foldable phone market is facing mounting pressure as several Chinese smartphone brands consider withdrawing from the segment, citing poor profitability and operational challenges...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Intel CEO exit offers crucial lessons for Samsung's reform
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's departure has sparked debates in South Korea regarding the prospects for the equally struggling chip-making titan Samsung Electronics (Samsung). However,...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
TV panel prices unlikely to drop in short term, though price increases will also take time, says manufacturers
Since late August, China's "trade-in" policy has gradually revitalized demand for LCD TV panels, easing the decline in prices. As a result, global TV shipments are expected to see...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
WSTS revises upward 2024 semiconductor growth forecast to 19%
The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) has issued an optimistic outlook for the semiconductor industry, revising its 2024 predictions upward. The forecast anticipates a robust...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Meco Technology targets self-pay healthcare market with three innovative solutions
Taiwan's national health insurance system is well known in the world for its unparalleled quality and services. It allows equal access to healthcare for all citizens. Even the economically...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
AI driving lucrative opportunities in workstation businesses
Workstations are the latest hardware category to see an AI-related boom. As noted by James Huang, chairman of rugged industrial PC (IPC) specialist Getac Technology, the company has...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Fujifilm Electronics Materials Taiwan breaks ground on new plant in Hsinchu
Fujifilm Electronic Materials Taiwan held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, on December 2. The event drew several prominent Fujifilm executives,...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
China to accelerate HBM self-sufficiency leaving DDR5 with turbulence
The latest wave of export restrictions from the US on High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), particularly targeting advanced technologies such as HBM2 and above, is set to compel China's memory...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
European tier 1 auto suppliers face transformation challenges in 2024
Leading tier 1 European automotive suppliers, including Bosch and ZF, have laid off more than 50,000 workers in 2024, surpassing layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is mainly...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Space tech startups struggle with launch costs amid market consolidation
Space technology executives warn that small satellite launch companies face mounting pressure from both established players and market dynamics, despite new opportunities emerging...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Ibiden plans 40% output boost for AI server IC substrates in 2025
Japanese IC substrate maker Ibiden is ramping up production capacity in response to rising demand linked to generative AI, with plans centered on renovating its current facilities...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
China and ASML respond to new US restrictions adding 140 more entities to Entity List
China has expressed strong dissatisfaction in response to the new round of sanctions from the US. China's Ministry of Commerce issued a statement stating that the new measures further...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Chinese AI company Megvii cancels IPO on STAR market
Megvii Technology, one of China's original "AI Elite Four" which specializes in computer vision and deep learning, announced its application for an initial public offering (IPO) on...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Global industry leaders back Taiwan's emerging satellite sector amid key challenges
Recent advancements in communication technology have lowered barriers in the space industry, enabling commercialization and attracting a wave of innovative players. While Taiwan-based...
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