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Tuesday 23 July 2024
Trump's protectionist remarks threaten the global chip boom amid AI surge
US presidential candidate Donald Trump's comments accusing Taiwan's chip industry of stealing American business and demanding protection fees have cast a shadow over the booming global...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Huawei, MediaTek likely to settle patent dispute out of court
Huawei's patent infringement lawsuit against MediaTek is likely a move to gain bargaining chips in licensing fee negotiations between the two sides, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Biden's exit sparks energy policy shift as Trump eyes White House return
Joe Biden, President of the United States, has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election, creating shockwaves in the current political landscape and significantly...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Taiwan's tech industry braces for continued US-China tensions amid looming US election
Taiwan's ICT supply chain believes that regardless of the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election, trade tensions between the US and China will not improve.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Nvidia reportedly developing China-compliant AI chip, partnering with Inspur
Nvidia is reportedly developing a flagship AI chip specifically for the Chinese market to comply with US restrictions on the export of advanced semiconductors. According to sources,...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
US election sparks debate on China export restrictions
The upcoming US presidential election has attracted increasing attention due to its potential consequences for US export limitations on China's high-tech sector, according to sources...
Monday 22 July 2024
VW, Xpeng deepen software collaboration across EVs in China
Xpeng Inc. will deepen its cooperation with Volkswagen AG, with the two pledging to develop a new electrical and electronic solution for all battery-powered cars made in China under...
Monday 22 July 2024
Taiwan prioritizes drones and AI in new defense technology unit
Taiwan has established a new Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to accelerate the integration of drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems into its military strategy. This unit,...
Monday 22 July 2024
Taiwan to unveil new policies to mitigate talent shortfall with AI and foreign workers
The Economic Development Council under Taiwan's Executive Yuan held its first meeting on July 18, addressing three key policy themes: the trillion-dollar National Development Investment...
Monday 22 July 2024
Unisoc to expand overseas markets with ambitious 5G chip launch
While Huawei's HiSilicon division makes headlines for its potential return to the global smartphone chip market, another Chinese company, Unisoc, has been steadily increasing its...
Monday 22 July 2024
Samsung Display shifts focus to US market as OLED demand surges
In the small and medium-sized OLED panel sector widely used in smartphones, tablets, and other IT devices, Samsung Display (SDC)'s emphasis on the US market is increasing significantly...
Monday 22 July 2024
China dominates global automobile exports in 2023 as EV demand surges, says DIGITIMES Research
China's automobile exports have shown significant growth in recent years, with the export volume reaching 5.22 million units in 2023, nearly 800,000 more than Japan's, making China...
Monday 22 July 2024
Industry insiders take Trump's comments with a grain of salt
Since Donald Trump has openly requested "protection fees" from Taiwan, various interpretations have emerged to gauge the attitude of the United States towards Taiwan's role in the...
Friday 19 July 2024
Trump vows action to end electric vehicle 'mandate' on day one
Former President Donald Trump used his nomination speech to take aim at President Joe Biden's electric vehicle policies, vowing to action against them on his first day in office.
Friday 19 July 2024
The German electrification dream falters as supplier bankruptcy surges 60%
The automotive industry's shift towards electrification is proving to be a more treacherous journey than anticipated, with actual performance falling short of expectations and investments...