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Tuesday 12 November 2024
VIS experiences power outage at fab
On November 11, specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) encountered a 24-minute power interruption at Fab 3 in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan. The cleanroom was...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
SpaceX Taiwanese suppliers have no plan to relocate manufacturing abroad, says Taiwan MOEA
In response to circulating online rumors that SpaceX has requested its Taiwanese suppliers to relocate manufacturing operations abroad, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Testing house Sigurd breaks ground on US$80.1 million Taiwan facility
Sigurd Microelectronics, an IC testing firm, conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility in Zhudong, northern Taiwan, on November 11. The construction project, which...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Taiwan manufacturers ready for takeoff amid aerospace supply chain disruption
The global aerospace supply chain faces unprecedented volatility, creating a rare opening for Taiwan and Asia-based manufacturers. Additionally, President-Elect Donald Trump's renewed...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Taiwan fab toolmakers benefit from TSMC's CoWoS demand spike
A recent annual forum for the chipmaking equipment and materials sectors was hosted in Tainan, southern Taiwan, bringing together executives from TSMC and its ecosystem partners including...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Will Trump's China tariffs threaten Taiwanese businesses in 2025?
If US President-Elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose 60% tariffs on Chinese exports, the consequences could amplify existing strains in China's fragile economy...
Monday 11 November 2024
Germany's auto giants face multiple policy pressures amid Trump retaking power
For the global automotive industry, Donald Trump's upcoming return to the White House may create greater challenges not for China's emerging automakers but for Germany's leading automotive...
Monday 11 November 2024
Exodus looms: Taiwan businesses eye exit as China grapples with dual economic pressures
With Donald Trump's re-election, speculation is building over a potential 60% tariff on Chinese exports to the US, a move that analysts warn could further destabilize China's fragile...
Monday 11 November 2024
Rohm anticipates first loss in 12 years due to weak EV and China demands
According to Nikkei, Rohm's performance for the first half of fiscal year 2024 (April to September 2024) has significantly underperformed expectations, resulting in a loss...
Monday 11 November 2024
Advantech expands North American operations to meet growing global market demand
Following Donald Trump's re-election, industry observers are monitoring potential policy impacts across sectors. Advantech, a global leader in industrial PC (IPC), announced it is...
Monday 11 November 2024
Accton expands optical tech for AI data centers in 3Q24
Accton Technology, Taiwan's leading provider of data center switches and networking solutions, is significantly increasing its investments in optical communication technology to support...
Monday 11 November 2024
Wah Lee's CoWoS enters leading supply chain; delivers FOPLP key materials samples to manufacturers
Wah Lee Industrial Corporation has successfully integrated its CoWoS packaging materials into the supply chain of leading semiconductor manufacturers. Shipments are expected to increase...
Monday 11 November 2024
South Korean OLED TV panel shipments forecast to jump in 2024
South Korean media TheElec reports, citing Sigmaintell data, that OLED TV panel shipments are set to reach 6.48 million units in 2024, representing a 22% increase from the...
Monday 11 November 2024
US directive halts TSMC's sub-7nm supply to China; Samsung, SMIC may fill gap amid AI funding and capacity strain
On November 11, 2024, TSMC reportedly suspended its sub-7nm process services to China's AI and GPU chipmakers following the Huawei "chip controversy," triggering widespread industry...
Monday 11 November 2024
SK On achieves first-ever profit, powered by 4 key success factors
SK On, SK Innovation's battery manufacturing subsidiary, posted its first quarterly operating profit of KRW24 billion (approx. US$17.19 million) since becoming independent in October...