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Friday 7 March 2025
Automotive IC demand remains sluggish amid deepening tariff conflicts
Despite a resurgence in demand for various applications, the demand for automotive processors remains flat. Although a few chip companies are still experiencing growth due to new...
Friday 7 March 2025
Taiwan retail giant's info arm unveils versatile Lumine AI service suite for SMEs
As part of its business transformation efforts, President Information Corp (PIC), a subsidiary of Taiwan's Uni-President retail conglomerate, has launched the Lumine AI service suite...
Friday 7 March 2025
Chelic anticipates growth amid rising industrial automation demand
The global trend of industrial automation, coupled with rising labor costs and the need for greater production efficiency, is driving strong demand for robotics and automotive components...
Friday 7 March 2025
Taiwanese leaders offer mixed reactions on TSMC's US expansion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's leading chipmaker, has drawn global attention with its massive US$165 billion investment to establish and expand factories...
Friday 7 March 2025
TSMC's US$100 billion expansion: political capital or sunk cost?
TSMC is committing an additional US$100 billion to the US, funding three wafer fabs, two advanced packaging plants, and an R&D center. While framed as a business decision, the...
Friday 7 March 2025
TSMC's US investment highlights Taiwan's equipment dependency
Taiwan has historically attained significant self-sufficiency in panel production equipment and materials; however, its self-sufficiency in semiconductor equipment and materials is...
Friday 7 March 2025
Between Washington and Taipei, TSMC aims to avert being strapped with Intel rescue
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei recently held a press conference with US President Donald Trump at the White House, announcing an additional investment of US$100 billion in the US. Shortly...
Friday 7 March 2025
Micron's Mark Liu hire aims to close HBM gap amid US chip push
Micron has appointed former TSMC chairman Mark Liu as a board member. Multiple South Korean media outlets report this move as Micron's attempt to expand its market share in high bandwidth...
Friday 7 March 2025
KYEC sees advanced testing growth momentum; building new factory in US possible
King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) remains upbeat about advanced testing demand for AI and HPC chips and has not ruled out the possibility of establishing a factory in the US.
Friday 7 March 2025
Sharp-developed antenna used in 5G LEO NTN trial
Japan-based Sharp has disclosed that it has supplied its electronic steering array antenna for the world's first 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) trial using Eutelsat OneWeb's low...
Friday 7 March 2025
Taiwan data center operators evaluate satellite communications for backup
Recent cases of submarine cable disconnections off the coast of Taiwan have raised concerns about national security, prompting Internet data center (IDCs) operators to mull the feasibility...
Friday 7 March 2025
TSMC invests more in US, raising concerns; Premier insists it supports Taiwan and global interests
TSMC has attracted global attention by announcing a new investment plan of US$100 billion at the White House. A portion of the Taiwanese public is apprehensive that this could result...
Friday 7 March 2025
Taiwan machine tool industry may see double-digit growth in 2025
After reaching a new low in 2024, key players in Taiwan's machine tool industry believe demand will rebound in 2025 and may even see double-digit growth.
Friday 7 March 2025
Getac sees defense, energy push rugged PC demand in 2025
Getac Technology Chairman James Huang highlighted Europe's sharp rise in military spending, particularly in Germany, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The company is engaged in...
Friday 7 March 2025
SKT expands AI push with global telecoms, eyes dominace of South Korean data center market
SK Telecom (SKT) is intensifying its AI ecosystem strategy, forging joint ventures with global telecom operators and advancing its four-pronged approach to Artificial Intelligence...