IC distributor Sunnic Technology & Merchandise is expanding its CMOS image sensor (CIS) business in India while diversifying into service businesses focused on unmanned automation and smart healthcare solutions.

As Broadcom strengthens its position in AI chip development through partnerships with industry giants like Apple and Google, the company has now secured a significant high-bandwidth memory (HBM) supply agreement with SK Hynix, according to South Korean media reports.

Shanghai Hua Hong Group, a major wafer foundry in China, has made a surprise change of leadership, replacing Su-xin Zhang with Jian Qin as chairman.

Taiwan's leading smart retail solutions provider Partner Tech, a subsidiary of Qisda Group, has invested in Japanese theme park software service provider Cresson Inc., the company announced on December 23, 2024. The strategic partnership aims to enhance integrated hardware and software solutions for smart retail and expand both companies' presence in Japan and Asia-Pacific markets.

Alphabet Inc. is preparing to counter Japanese government allegations that it engages in anti-competitive practices such as forcing smartphone makers to give priority to Google Search in default screen placement.

Server solutions provider Compal Electronics has joined forces with Intel, BP Castrol, thermal management specialist JWS, and professional chassis maker Priver Technology to unveil a cutting-edge Targeted Flow liquid cooling solution.

Taiwan's entry into the 5G era began in February 2020 with the licensing of 1.8 GHz, 3.5 GHz, and 28 GHz frequency bands. The 28 GHz band was positioned as a gateway for millimeter wave (mmWave) technology, promising ultra-reliable low-latency communication, enhanced mobile broadband, and massive machine-type communication.

Indonesia has demanded Apple establish manufacturing facilities commensurate with its market size in the country. As global supply chains continue to evolve, such requirements from nations may become increasingly common.

Rafael Microelectronics has outlined its revenue performance for 2024 and future growth strategies, highlighting steady shipment and revenue growth for its wideband RF product line, driven by a solid customer base and increasing penetration with global brands.

Reports have emerged that Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) is considering an investment in Nissan Motor, potentially influencing Nissan and Honda Motor to accelerate their merger plans.

Among the reasons for Honda Motor to enter merger talks with Nissan Motor, one looms large: China.

Chinese automakers captured their smallest share of Europe's electric vehicle (EV) market in eight months after new tariffs increased the cost of importing cars to the region by as much as 35%.

While the semiconductor supply chain has driven Taiwan's recent surge in electricity use, a trend expected to continue, the exact power consumption requirements for AI remain uncertain. According to Chih-meng Tsai, VP and spokesperson of Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), the electricity provider has developed three strategies to address this challenge: increasing green energy development, optimizing natural gas consumption efficiency, and building backup power plants.

HD Renewables announced plans on December 23 to establish a green energy investment and asset management platform, "ZEBRE," in partnership with ZEN Energy Group. The venture targets an investment capacity of 1.4GW, with initial acquisitions focused on South Australia's Solar River, a large-scale solar and energy storage project.

Singda Marine Structure, a China Steel Corporation subsidiary, faces a potential shutdown after incurring losses of NT$44.2 billion (US$1.4 billion), igniting debates about Taiwan's offshore wind localization policy. The China Steel labor union has urged Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs to assume responsibility rather than leaving the financial burden solely on the company.

Taiwan's drone industry is surging amid growing demand for national defense autonomy and cybersecurity, but challenges persist. Companies face stiff competition from low-cost Chinese rivals, pressure to enhance component cost-efficiency, and the need to foster international collaborations.

In remarks at the Executive Yuan's 12th National Science and Technology Conference on December 16, TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei relayed insights from Elon Musk, who envisions multi-functional robots and drones as the next wave of AI applications. Despite Taiwan's promising tech landscape, research by government advisory bodies has identified critical gaps in Taiwan's supply chains for both robots and drones that need urgent attention.

The European Union is committing to build a EUR10.6 billion (approx. US$11.13 billion) constellation of satellites that will provide the bloc with encrypted global internet connectivity in a bid to provide a homegrown alternative to Elon Musk's Starlink.

Samsung Display is advancing its microOLED technology by shifting from silicon wafers to glass substrates, a move aimed at improving production efficiency and reducing costs for AR/VR devices.

AmTRAN's operational performance showed marked improvement throughout 2024, with the company announcing plans to expand into AI-enabled display products. While maintaining its core partnerships with US-based manufacturers for display solutions, the company is developing new AI-integrated products slated for launch in 2025. Simultaneously, AmTRAN is streamlining its product portfolio by phasing out underperforming lines to enhance profitability and gross margins.

In response to Taiwan's panel and traditional industries facing fierce competition from Chinese peers, deputy minister of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Chin-tsang Ho said that the MOEA will offer R&D subsidies totaling NT$11.6 billion (approx. US$354.15 million) starting in 2025 and welcomes applications from related industry players.