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Thursday 7 November 2024
Taiwanese IC lead frame provider to expand capacity in Malaysia
Taiwan-based CWTC's board has approved several key resolutions, including the third-quarter 2024 profit distribution plan and a US$20 million cash capital increase for its Malaysian...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Trump's return sparks rise of a 'new triad of ideologies,' says Pegatron chairman
The US presidential election has concluded, with Trump's return to the White House drawing global attention. As observers worldwide monitor how the new administration's policies may...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Kioxia begins K2 facility operations despite NAND market challenges
Kioxia has officially inaugurated its second building (K2) and a new management office at its Kitakami factory in Iwate Prefecture. While navigating through industry headwinds, the...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Arizona and Taiwan boost aerospace, defense partnerships amid rising demand for local supply chains
US defense technology companies are increasingly looking to Taiwan as a critical manufacturing base and supply chain partner, as revealed during a recent Arizona-led trade delegation...
Thursday 7 November 2024
US CHIPS Act expansion set to benefit South Korean solar manufacturers
Following the US Department of Treasury's expansion of the CHIPS and Science Act subsidies to include solar-grade silicon ingots and wafers, South Korean solar giants Hanwha Qcells...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Chinese lithium battery makers face domestic price wars amid global expansion hurdles
Despite their dominance of over 60% of the global lithium battery market, Chinese manufacturers are increasingly seeking to expand abroad to escape fierce competition and price wars...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Transcend expects 4Q24 spot memory price drops to stabilize
The memory module industry faces significant challenges in the fourth quarter of 2024, with Transcend Information experiencing substantial inventory depreciation losses amid plummeting...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Silicon Valley shifts right: What Trump's return to power means for tech and Taiwan
California's Silicon Valley, historically a liberal and progressive stronghold, has long served as a major base for the Democratic Party. However, during the 2024 presidential election,...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Toyota suppliers cut fiscal guidance amid sluggish sales and production cuts
Toyota's major automotive component suppliers have revised their financial guidance downward for the fiscal year ending in March, according to their latest financial results.
Thursday 7 November 2024
European automakers face continued challenges in auto industry electrification
The transition of Europe's automotive industry to electric has encountered challenges in 2024, leading to significant setbacks for European car manufacturers. To date, European automakers...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Taiwan drone supply chain ranks second globally, says AI Fund's Andrew Ng
Taiwan's drone industry is second in the world, behind only China's, according to Andrew Ng, general partner at AI Fund, which is aiming to advance AI applications in drones. Speaking...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Semiconductor industry applauds Trump's win and TSMC's future prospects
The semiconductor sector is reviewing the outcome of the US presidential election, with industry experts suggesting that a Trump victory will result in benefits that outweigh the...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Taiwan's Micro LED industry urged to accelerate innovation amid rapid OLED advancements
Taiwan is gradually positioning itself as a global leader in Micro LED development, driven by extensive investments in core areas like epitaxial wafers, TFT substrates, mass transfer,...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Winbond inks Taiwan's first offshore wind power deal with energy retailer
Winbond and Sino-American Silicon Products' green energy unit, Sustainable Energy Solution, approved a major renewable power purchase agreement on November 5, aiming to accelerate...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Inventec expects double-digit sequential growth in server revenue
Inventec expects its server revenue to surpass initial projections for the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by robust H20 and H100 shipments. Despite declining notebook deliveries,...