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Tuesday 10 December 2024
TSMC's November revenue decline less than expected, with annual revenue set to increase by nearly 30%
Surpassing market expectations, TSMC reported a consolidated revenue of NT$276.058 billion (approx. US$8.504 billion) for November 2024. Although this represents a decrease of 12.2%...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Taiwan's US exports surge past US$100 billion ahead of Trump's return
Donald Trump is expected to take office on January 20, 2025, likely being cautious with exporters running significant trade surpluses with the US. Meanwhile, US demand for electronic...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Challenges in developing semiconductor industries in emerging countries
In response to the semiconductor shortages caused by the pandemic and the ongoing tensions between the US and China, countries have increasingly focused on strengthening their semiconductor...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Japan launches US$670 million semiconductor subsidy scheme
In a bid to enhance economic security and strengthen supply chains, the Japanese government is providing subsidies for domestic production in sectors such as semiconductors, advanced...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
TSMC founder points out core reasons why Samsung and Intel stumbled
While competitors Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and Intel are struggling in their foundry businesses, TSMC is set to continue dominating large orders below 7nm through 2025, securing...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
US accelerates replacement of Chinese telecom equipment, Taiwan chip firms eye windfall
The US House of Representatives is preparing to vote on the fiscal year 2025 national defense budget, which includes a US$3 billion provision aimed at helping US telecoms completely...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
YMTC denies backdoor listing rumors amid rising industry scrutiny
China-based Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC) has dismissed speculation of a "backdoor listing," issuing a rare public statement on December 9, 2024, to refute rumors connecting...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Taiwanese PA makers eye LEO product potential for smartphones
Smartphone shipments underperformed in the second half of 2024, particularly with Android momentum in China slowing compared with the first half of the year. As a result, Taiwanese...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Japanese intervention reportedly keeps China's CXMT off US entity list
Japan reportedly played a crucial role in keeping Chinese memory maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) off the recently updated US Entity List, according to sources from China's...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Assessments suggest Taiwan drone supply chain may lags 3-5 years behind China
Taiwan's emerging drone sector shows promise but faces hurdles in catching up with China's established industry. Recent events demonstrate Taiwan's commitment to growing its drone...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
China's industrial and automotive chip drive powers military-grade AI robotics
China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency, spurred by US restrictions, is yielding dual-use technological advances that span both civilian and defense sectors. Several key developments...
Monday 9 December 2024
TSMC founder Morris Chang comments on leadership choices in light of Intel's challenges
The second volume of TSMC founder Morris Chang's autobiography was released on November 29, with an official book launch event held on December 9. In his book, Chang elaborates on...
Monday 9 December 2024
Taiwan electronics industry sees silver lining in Trump 2.0
The Taiwan Electronic Equipment Industry Association (TEEIA) released its 2025 white paper on December 6, 2024, outlining strategic recommendations for the government as Taiwan's...
Monday 9 December 2024
Huawei adds specialized CIS to enhance color accuracy in Mate 70, says DIGITIMES Research
Huawei's Mate 70 smartphone utilizes a specialized CIS from Spectricity to improve color accuracy, especially for its RYYB sensor. While this solution enhances color reproduction,...
Monday 9 December 2024
India reports surging chip imports with rising reliance on China
India's semiconductor imports have continued to rise as the nation works to establish its electronics manufacturing supply chain. This increase in chip imports is accompanied by a...
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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