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Tuesday 31 December 2024
Research subsidies face sudden cuts, impacting Taiwan's scientific research and investment climate
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan hastily passed amendments to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures without sufficient discussion, sparking major controversy...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
STSP emerges as global chipmaking hub after almost 30 years of development
After almost three decades of development, the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) has become a global hub of semiconductor production.
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Samsung awards DS division with bonuses of up to 16% in 2024
Samsung Electronics has reportedly announced the distribution of Overall Performance Incentives (OPI) across its departments. The Device Solutions (DS) division, finally turning a...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Foxconn's succession model: interview with Chairman Young Liu–Part I, a DIGITIMES exclusive
Since taking over as Foxconn chairman in 2019, Young Liu has steered the company through a series of global challenges, including the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, evolving...
Monday 30 December 2024
MediaTek shines amid Taiwan's IC design stagnation as 2025 signals a potential shift
2024 revenue trends for IC design firms indicate modest growth among most Taiwanese companies, with MediaTek emerging as a standout performer. As full-year figures remain pending,...
Monday 30 December 2024
Tech giants outpacing startups? Hybrid and vertical applications emerge as niches for innovation
As tech giants expand their AI capabilities, concerns arise over the challenges startups might face. However, Seasalt.ai remains optimistic, believing there's still ample opportunity...
Monday 30 December 2024
Stealth ship maker sees market beyond traditional defense contractors
A Taiwanese shipbuilder is gaining international attention for its stealth unmanned surface vessel (USV), highlighting the growing market for autonomous naval technology as countries...
Monday 30 December 2024
Taiwan's Gordon cements leadership in automotive aftermarket sector with innovations and certifications
In the fiercely competitive automotive aftermarket (AM), manufacturers must maintain diverse product lines to meet customer demands while securing certifications to ensure quality...
Monday 30 December 2024
Evoasis to double down on EV charging infrastructure, with IPO set for 2026
Evoasis, a prominent electric vehicle (EV) charging operator, hosted its year-end party in Taipei on December 26, showcasing its accomplishments in Taiwan's EV charging market and...
Monday 30 December 2024
Taiwan wafer foundry industry, 4Q 2024
Taiwan's wafer foundry industry is estimated to achieve revenues of US$120 billion in 2025 with demand from advanced manufacturing processes still strong and mature process prices...
Monday 30 December 2024
Upcoming TSMC investor meeting to discuss company prospects, new US tariff policies
The quarterly investors conference of TSMC is scheduled for January 16, 2025. Along with the future economic outlook, the upcoming inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump...
Monday 30 December 2024
Taiwan's network firms see tech-driven rebound in 2025 amid US-china trade dynamics
Taiwanese network communication manufacturers report no immediate impact from the US-China trade war on orders but remain optimistic about long-term opportunities driven by geopolitical...
Monday 30 December 2024
South Korea fast-tracks Yongin semiconductor complex development, aiming to be world's largest chip hub
South Korea has expedited the approval of the Yongin Semiconductor National Industrial Complex. The strategic project aims to bolster the nation's semiconductor industry amid global...
Monday 30 December 2024
LCD demand recovery boosts utilization rates, while OLED faces weak TV demand
Despite the rebound in LCD demand driving panel manufacturers' utilization rates, the weak demand for OLED TVs is expected to hinder improvements in utilization rates for OLED panel...
Monday 30 December 2024
Sharp focuses on brand management as Foxconn acquires its camera module division
Sharp has announced the sale of its camera module assets to Fullertain Information Technologies, a subsidiary of Foxconn. Sharp stated that this move will reduce the investment burden...