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Wednesday 27 December 2023
A paradigm shift in semiconductor materials development (1)
There are three ways to grow the economic scale in the modern-day semiconductor industry: continuous miniaturization of processes, advanced packaging, and the application of new ma...
Wednesday 27 December 2023
Nidec considering building more plants in India
Following two groundbreaking ceremonies in India within three months, Japan-based Nidec expressed its optimism about India and is looking to build more plants in the coming years.
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Japanese tech giants Fujitsu and NEC gear up for 6G base stations with in-house chip development
As 5G gains ground, the sprint to 6G is in full swing. With global 6G standards potentially set for 2024, Japanese giants Fujitsu and NEC are revving up for self-made chips in 6G...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Rebuilding and expanding: Toshiba revs up MOSFET production after delisting
Toshiba is ramping up its capabilities in the power semiconductor industry. Apart from merging with Rohm Semiconductor and securing subsidies from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade,...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Fuji Electric to increase power semiconductor investment, driven by the EV market
The demand for power semiconductors is being driven by the electric vehicle (EV) market, leading several semiconductor companies to respond accordingly. In addition to partnerships...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Four Japanese carmakers to inject US$4.34 billion for Thailand's EV transition
The Thai government announced that major Japan-based automakers plan to invest THB150 billion (US$4.34 billion) in Thailand over the next five years, which is expected to facilitate...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
TSMC to inaugurate Kumamoto fab in February, say sources
TSMC's new Kumamoto fabrication facility in Japan is currently under construction but making good progress, with an opening ceremony for the first phase of the fab set for February...
Monday 25 December 2023
Sony expands CIS capacity to meet Chinese smartphone demand
Japanese electronic giant Sony has just opened a new factory in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, and has purchased land in Kumamoto Prefecture, intending to build another CMOS Image Sensor...
Monday 25 December 2023
Kioxia seeks integration solutions amid failed merger and financial woes
Following the dissolution of the merger between Japan's Kioxia and the US-based Western Digital (WD) memory division, Kioxia is now exploring integration with other entities. Financial...
Monday 25 December 2023
Murata to enhance low-priced smartphone component sales
Norio Nakajima, president of Japanese electronics maker Murata, stated that in response to the slowing growth of the smartphone market, the company will strengthen its component supply...
Monday 25 December 2023
Weekly news roundup: China no longer the sole manufacturing hub for smartphones and other top stories
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from December 18-22:
Friday 22 December 2023
Suppliers say delivery time and emission reduction goals pressure carmakers to misbehave
A recent third-party panel investigation revealed more misconduct at Daihatsu Motor, affecting Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru vehicle models. Hotai Motor, Toyota's exclusive distributor...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Panasonic terminates Oklahoma battery project while keeps considering expansion in NA
Panasonic Energy, Panasonic's battery arm, announced on December 20 that it will no longer pursue a plan to build a battery factory in Oklahoma, USA. Although not specifying the reason,...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Japanese semiconductor equipment and material giants facing emerging challenges
As Japan is trying to rebuild its leadership in the chipmaking industry, its semiconductor equipment and material industries enjoy advantages. Still, challenges remain as Japan sees...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Japanese carmakers likely to grow Chinese market share in 2H24
Hiroca Holdings, a Taiwan-headquartered automotive interior parts supplier, used to supply a large portion of its products made in China to Japanese carmakers. With the automotive...
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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