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Tuesday 24 December 2024
Samsung maintains 5% market share in mobile application processors for 3Q24; hope lies in Exynos 2500
While Samsung Electronics has integrated its own Exynos 2400 chip in some models of the Galaxy S24 series, the foldable Galaxy Z Flip6 and Fold6 series are still entirely equipped...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
SK Hynix clinches major HBM deal with Broadcom
As Broadcom strengthens its position in AI chip development through partnerships with industry giants like Apple and Google, the company has now secured a significant high-bandwidth...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Google to fight Japan's claims that it hobbles rivals in search
Alphabet Inc. is preparing to counter Japanese government allegations that it engages in anti-competitive practices such as forcing smartphone makers to give priority to Google Search...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Foxconn reportedly seeks stake in Nissan-Honda merger via Renault
Reports have emerged that Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) is considering an investment in Nissan Motor, potentially influencing Nissan and Honda Motor to accelerate their merger...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Taiwan's slow embrace of mmWave technology clouds 6G outlook
Taiwan's entry into the 5G era began in February 2020 with the licensing of 1.8 GHz, 3.5 GHz, and 28 GHz frequency bands. The 28 GHz band was positioned as a gateway for millimeter...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Taiwan grapples with unpredictable AI power demands, govt outlined three-pronged strategy
While the semiconductor supply chain has driven Taiwan's recent surge in electricity use, a trend expected to continue, the exact power consumption requirements for AI remain uncertain...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
China-Taiwan trade recovers despite military tensions and tech war
Despite the recent military maneuvers by China's navy and coast guard that threaten Taiwan's security, as well as challenges within China such as a struggling real estate market,...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Amid threat of Trump tariffs, Taiwan likely to remain safe
The US trade deficit with Taiwan is projected to grow to US$59 billion in 2024, an increase only ranking behind Mexico and Vietnam. However, although US President-elect Donald Trump...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Nan Ya PCB targets AI transformation and double-digit revenue growth for 2025
Nan Ya PCB, one of Taiwan's top trio of substrate manufacturers, has capitalized on a strategic opportunity in the latter half of 2024 by launching new high-end substrate products...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Chinese EV makers hit EU wall as tariffs add to import costs
Chinese automakers captured their smallest share of Europe's electric vehicle (EV) market in eight months after new tariffs increased the cost of importing cars to the region by as...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Tevau at Taipei Blockchain Week: A warm welcome from Taiwan's Web3 community
Taipei Blockchain Week (TBW) 2024 was nothing short of incredible! The event not only brought together blockchain enthusiasts from across the globe but also highlighted the energy...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
China's SiC expansion reshapes global supply chain
The year 2024 marks a pivotal shift in the silicon carbide (SiC) industry, as unprecedented production increases by Chinese manufacturers transform the global supply chain. This critical...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Tale of two steel giants: Century Steel thrives while Singda faces NT$44.2 billion offshore wind downfall
Singda Marine Structure, a China Steel Corporation subsidiary, faces a potential shutdown after incurring losses of NT$44.2 billion (US$1.4 billion), igniting debates about Taiwan's...
Monday 23 December 2024
Taiwan's auto sector gears up for MaaS innovation, Volvo and Hotai leading the way
Taiwan's automotive sector is witnessing a shift toward digital and smart transformation, driving the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) industry into a new phase of growth. Global car...
Monday 23 December 2024
Micron forecasts slump in general-purpose memory, casting doubts on Samsung, SK Hynix
Micron has released its first-quarter fiscal 2025 (1QFY25, ending November 28, 2024) financial results, highlighting strong performance in its HBM segment. However, a weaker-than-expected...