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Thursday 20 February 2025
Xintec expands investment to boost testing capacity, reshapes strategy for growth
Surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing TSMC to expand its advanced packaging capacity. As a key testing partner, Xintec—a TSMC-affiliated outsourced semiconductor...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan AI supply chain gears up for next boom as Nvidia GPU demand surges
The advent of DeepSeek and other factors are contributing to the current shortage of Nvidia's GPUs, as Taiwan's AI industry supply chain is on the brink of entering its third wave...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Hiwin to build new Italy headquarters; completion set by 2025
Leading motion control company Hiwin recently announced the construction of a new headquarters in Italy, set to begin operations by the end of 2025. The new plant is designed to meet...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Tron Future Tech leads Taiwan's advancement in drone defense and satellite innovation
The Taipei Computer Association has announced the winners of the 2024 "Outstanding Information Talent Award," with Tron Future Tech receiving recognition in the technological innovation...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan's first AI law expected by mid-2025
The Taiwanese government is set to submit to parliament a draft of a basic law governing artificial intelligence (AI). With bipartisan support marking it as a priority bill, Taiwan...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Samsung Display poised to dominate OLED supply for Apple's MacBook amid BOE's yield woes
Samsung Display (SDC) and China's BOE are targeting Apple's next-generation OLED device market through investments in 8.6-generation IT OLED production lines. However, South Korean...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Japanese Startup AZAPA develops semi-solid-state battery system to cut production costs by 40%
AZAPA, a Japanese automotive development and design startup, is set to launch its semi-solid-state battery system by 2025, primarily aimed at electric vehicles (EVs) technology. This...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Plaud.AI bets on AI recorder despite smartphone competition
San Francisco-based startup Plaud.AI has unveiled NotePin, touted as the world's smallest wearable AI recording capsule, following its smart recording card. Yet, with AI-powered smartphones...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
DeepSeek sees additional global scrutiny as South Korea blocks app
South Korea has moved to shut down the artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek, citing data privacy concerns tied to its links with Chinese tech giant ByteDance. The Personal Information...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Taiwanese automotive component makers pivot to AI, semiconductors, and healthcare
The rapid rise of AI-driven applications in smart healthcare, semiconductors, and data storage has pushed many Taiwanese companies traditionally focused on automotive components to...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Trump's plan for display tariffs could boost Korean OLED market while pressuring Apple
South Korean panel manufacturers see potential benefits from the Trump administration's consideration of additional display tariffs, as higher prices for Chinese LCD products could...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
China's HBM breakthrough intensifies pressure on Samsung
China's memory industry is making remarkable progress, substantially closing the technology gap with South Korea in DRAM and NAND flash manufacturing. The country has also achieved...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Trump targets auto, chip, and drug imports with 25% tariffs
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor chips, a decision that could disrupt global supply...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Nikon aims to reclaim market share with ASML-compatible ArF immersion lithography system
Nikon plans to introduce a new ArF immersion lithography system platform in fiscal year 2028 (April 2028 - March 2029) that offers compatibility with ASML equipment, marking a strategic...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Inventec to expand server production in Texas
Richard Lee, chairman of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association (TEEMA), revealed on February 18, 2025, that a major server manufacturer will announce an expansion...