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Wednesday 20 November 2024
TSMC faces mounting pressure as Arizona chip push intensifies
TSMC could be compelled to shift its most advanced manufacturing processes to Arizona amid renewed US focus on domestic chip production. Taiwan's Economic Affairs Minister J.W. Kuo...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Samsung reportedly to phase out MLC NAND production in 2025
Samsung Electronics will reportedly terminate its MLC NAND production by next year, shifting focus to high-capacity NAND production, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 20 November 2024
China slashes export tax rebates for solar panels and lithium batteries by 30%
China's Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration has announced significant changes to its export tax rebate policy, effective December 1. The new policy eliminates rebates...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan chip gear makers cash in on TSMC 2Q24, 3Q24 orders
Taiwanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers working with TSMC are benefiting significantly from its orders, with eight of them reporting gross margins of 40-60% in the second...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan bolsters defense autonomy amid rising global tensions
Amid concerns over potential shifts in US military engagement following President-Elect Donald Trump's election victory, Taiwan is accelerating efforts to bolster its defense capabilities...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
South Korea delays national supercomputer launch to 2026 amid AI chip shortage
South Korea's struggle to obtain AI chips has stalled its national supercomputer project, raising concerns about its ability to stay competitive in global scientific and technological...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
SK Hynix accelerates US expansion with new packaging facility, strengthens ties with TSMC, Nvidia
SK Hynix has revealed plans to establish a new company in Indiana through its third quarter 2024 business report, marking a significant step toward building a semiconductor packaging...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
LGD expands Vietnam OLED module production with US$1 billion investment
LG Display (LGD) will invest an additional US$1 billion in Vietnam over the next five years to strengthen operations at its Haiphong OLED module factory, marking a significant step...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Taiwan Cement accelerates low-carbon push amid regulatory hurdles
Taiwan Cement hosted the Low-Carbon Construction Pioneer Alliance conference on November 18, with Chairman An-ping Chang highlighting the company's global leadership in low-carbon...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Taiwan drone alliance partners with Poland to boost global reach
The Taiwan Drone Excellence Overseas Business Alliance, established in late 2024, has secured Poland as its second "ally" after Oklahoma, US. The partnership aims to advance international...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Samsung smart glasses poised for 3Q25 debut to redefine wearable tech
Samsung Electronics' smart glasses project has gained renewed attention, with reports indicating a launch in the third quarter of 2025 and an initial production run of 500,000 unit...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Musk stirs Germany's political waters as Intel's US$10 billion fab faces setback
Amid Germany's political upheaval ahead of its February 2025 federal elections, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has intensified tensions by denouncing the country's centrist and leftist leaders...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Mitsui Mining & Smelting raises copper foil prices, impacting South Korean semiconductor supply chain
Mitsui Mining & Smelting (Mitsui) recently announced an increase in copper foil prices, raising concern within the South Korean industry. Given that copper foil is a core material...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Linde LienHwa set to lead Taiwan's hydrogen vehicle market with new plant launch in 2025
Taiwan's largest industrial gas manufacturer, Linde LienHwa, is shifting its focus from decades of industrial hydrogen applications to the transportation sector. The company aims...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
From Canada to Asia: PragmaClin's mission to improve Parkinson's Disease diagnosis and care
Bronwyn Bridges, CEO of PragmaClin Research Inc., began her academic journey in biology before transitioning to pharmacology. Driven by a deep interest in brain health, Bridges focused...