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Friday 27 December 2024
South Korea passes AI Basic Act amid political turmoil
South Korea's parliament passed the "Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishing a Trustworthy Foundation" (AI Basic Act) on December 26, 2024, establishing...
Friday 27 December 2024
Precision machinery set to benefit from robotics boom
TSMC chairman C.C. Wei highlighted Taiwan's strong potential in developing drones and multifunctional robots at the recent 12th National Science and Technology Conference. While acknowledging...
Friday 27 December 2024
Taiwan annual smartphone shipments hit 5 million as Android gains ground
As 2024 draws to a close, Taiwan's annual smartphone shipments show modest but steady growth. Despite challenges such as high inflation, extended upgrade cycles, and a saturated market,...
Friday 27 December 2024
Alibaba, E-Mart to create US$4 billion e-commerce JV in Korea
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. agreed to form a joint venture for its South Korean operations with E-Mart Inc.'s e-commerce platform to better compete in the country's fast-paced online...
Friday 27 December 2024
Samsung Display sells off LCD equipment amid pivot to OLED
According to Theelec, Samsung Display has begun selling off LCD equipment through Samsung C&T starting November 2024, following its complete exit from the LCD business...
Friday 27 December 2024
Innovate, streamline, transform: Matteroom's suite driving service firm evolution
Proudly made in Taiwan, MATTEROOM is a technology-driven company that has quickly established itself as a trusted partner among renowned top global law firms. By delivering...
Friday 27 December 2024
Avilon's AI-powered drone revolutionizes warehouse operations, boosting physical and cycle counting accuracy
Avilon Group, a leading provider of innovative drone solutions based in Taiwan and Thailand, is revolutionizing warehouse operations with its cutting-edge indoor drone technology...
Friday 27 December 2024
Chinese brands challenge Korean dominance in premium TV market
South Korean TV giants face mounting pressure as Chinese manufacturers gain ground in the premium TV segment. Samsung Electronics' global premium TV market share dropped to 30% in...
Friday 27 December 2024
South Korean press challenge CXMT's 80% DDR5 yield claims
As global memory manufacturers race to advance DDR5 technology, a dispute has emerged over China's semiconductor capabilities. Zol.com.cn reports that Changxin Memory Technologies...
Friday 27 December 2024
Japan govt endorses Honda-Nissan merger, Renault weighs support
The Japanese government, which has a history of consolidating domestic semiconductor and display panel industries, has now stepped in to facilitate a merger between Honda and Nissan...
Friday 27 December 2024
LG Display harnesses AI to optimize OLED production efficiency
LG Display (LGD) has implemented a self-developed artificial intelligence (AI) system into its OLED manufacturing process. The AI system collects and analyzes OLED process data in...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Taiwan govt launches AI robotics initiative for July 2025 deployment
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has unveiled its "AI-Driven Next Generation Robotics Technology Project" for 2025, as robotics development continues to gain prominence...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Taiwan govt warns budget cuts imperil foreign tech R&D subsidies
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) faces a projected budget cut of NT$29.7 billion (US$907.08 million) in 2025 following the Legislative Yuan's passage of amendments to the Act...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Sharp advances asset-light strategy with US$159.06 million sale to Sekisui Chemical
With the backing of its major shareholder, Foxconn, Sharp is actively pursuing a transformation strategy. Following an earlier agreement to sell part of the land and facilities at...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Foxconn and Porotech join forces to advance AR display technology
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has formed a partnership with UK-based Porotech to develop augmented reality (AR) glasses, combining Porotech's advanced gallium nitride (GaN) technology...