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Friday 3 January 2025
TSMC talent poaching limits highlighted by Samsung exec departure
Following the widely reported departure of Lin Jing-cheng "Vic" (J. C. Lin) from Samsung Electronics in December 2024, industry analysts are now assessing the impact of his brief...
Friday 3 January 2025
Taiwan extends IC design subsidies amid US$914.07 million budget gap
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) will launch the second phase of its subsidy program for domestic IC design houses in 2025, aimed at boosting their competitiveness against...
Friday 3 January 2025
Taiwan welcomes digital nomads with relaxed visa and residency rules
Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) has refined its Employment Gold Card policy, benefiting over 10,000 individuals, and is now seeking to attract digital nomads by significantly...
Friday 3 January 2025
Zhen Ding to establish AI production base in Southern Taiwan Science Park, eye revenue growth by 2H25
Leading PCB manufacturer Zhen Ding has received approval to set up an AI park at the Southern Taiwan Science Park. The company is expected to invest NT$2 billion (US$61 million) to...
Friday 3 January 2025
Taiwan expands control list on core tech exports to China
Taiwan has implemented comprehensive regulations to prevent the transfer of sensitive technologies, including advanced chips, to mainland China, reinforcing national security and...
Friday 3 January 2025
India's machine tool demand surges, Japanese firms seek growth as Chinese competition intensifies
India's growing economy and the make-in-India initiative have spurred significant demand for machine tools in electronics, automotive, and semiconductors, prompting Japanese manufacturers...
Friday 3 January 2025
Taiwan EV charging market braces for consolidation amid rising cost
Market consolidation looms as Taiwan's expanding electric vehicle charging sector grapples with rising operational costs and intense competition among more than 40 operators across...
Friday 3 January 2025
Samsung and SK Hynix shift investment focus towards cost reduction amid NAND market downturn
Due to the downturn in the NAND flash industry, South Korean memory manufacturers Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix are implementing an investment strategy focused on cost...
Friday 3 January 2025
Generic memory slump to persist through 2025 as China's capacity expansion becomes a key factor
South Korea's memory sector faces a slump in the generic memory market due to weakening demand in smartphones and PCs, contrasting with the strong growth of high-bandwidth memory...
Thursday 2 January 2025
TSMC global update: Japan producing, US growing, Europe building
TSMC has confirmed mass production at its Japanese wafer fab, marking a significant milestone in its overseas expansion strategy amid geopolitical uncertainties. While its Japan project...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Regional production rises as EVs gain global strategic significance
The electric vehicle (EV) market is a key area of competition for automakers and a strategic focus for governments worldwide. An expert noted that the market shows signs of regional...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Taiwan's widening economic divide: Semiconductor boom overshadows struggling traditional industries
Taiwan's traditional industries, such as petrochemicals, are struggling while the high-tech semiconductor sector continues to thrive. This stark disparity highlights the widening...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Taiwan's auto industry in 2024: a year of change and resilience
The automotive sector in Taiwan faced significant transitions in 2024, with the introduction of new regulations reshaping industry dynamics. A key focus was the "supply chain localization...
Thursday 2 January 2025
South Korea faces uphill battle in AI chip market expansion
Growing demand for artificial intelligence semiconductors is reshaping the global chip industry, but South Korea's ambitions to capture market share face significant hurdles despite...
Thursday 2 January 2025
South Korea invests US$24.79 million in 48 next-gen chip R&D projects
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) has announced a KRW36.4 billion (US$24.79 million) investment to fund 48 next-generation semiconductor R&D projects...