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Monday 4 November 2024
DotDot Global joins forces with AWS JIC to target global markets with food service technology
Taiwan is a food lover's paradise where dining out is an essential part in the lifestyle in Taiwan. This has driven significant growth in Taiwan's food service industry, which includes...
Monday 4 November 2024
SK Hynix reportedly plans independent HBM division by late 2024 for AI memory leadership
As artificial intelligence (AI) applications expand, the demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) has surged. South Korean memory maker SK Hynix is set to establish a dedicated HBM...
Monday 4 November 2024
Taiwan tightens tech export controls, adds 10 key technologies to protection list
To strengthen the protection of important trade secrets from manufacturers, the Legislative Yuan of Taiwan has amended cross-strait regulations and national security laws, authorizing...
Friday 1 November 2024
Samsung's foundry business faces challenges in catching up with TSMC
From the 14nm generation to the present, Samsung's attempts to capture Apple's orders have often been thwarted. Since the launch of Apple's A10 Fusion chip in 2016, TSMC has monopolized...
Friday 1 November 2024
Chinese automakers activate 'Plan B' as EU EV tariffs take effect
As the European Union implemented tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles on October 31, both European and Chinese EV supply chains have begun executing contingency plans. The tariffs...
Friday 1 November 2024
South Korea rides the nuclear wave to boost exports and domestic energy resilience
South Korea, one of the world's most nuclear-reliant nations, has seen nuclear power generation reach historic highs for two consecutive years. Under President Yoon Suk-yeol's administration,...
Friday 1 November 2024
iPhone 17 series to feature LTPO OLED panels from Samsung, LG Display
Apple plans to launch the iPhone 17 series in 2025, featuring low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED panels across all models. LTPO is a low-power panel technology currently...
Friday 1 November 2024
LG's transformation pays off, delivering record-high 3Q24 results on 3 core pillars
LG Electronics' strategic transformation efforts are paying off, as evidenced by its record-breaking third quarter 2024 performance, driven by three core pillars: operational efficiency,...
Friday 1 November 2024
Micron spotlights Taiwan's 2 core strengths in supply chain strategy – a DIGITIMES exclusive
Global tech giants are increasing their investments in Taiwan, with Micron leading as the largest foreign investor. Over its 30-year presence, Micron has invested more than NT$1 trillion...
Friday 1 November 2024
Taiwan drone maker Carbon-Based turns to Asia as military contract pauses
Carbon-Based Technology recently delivered its "Albatross II" drone to Taiwan's Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) alongside Air Asia Company Limited (AACL)....
Friday 1 November 2024
LG aims to rank among top 3 in global medical monitor market within 5 years
LG Electronics is following Samsung's lead in pursuing the lucrative medical technology field as a key future revenue source. The company plans to develop its medical technology business,...
Friday 1 November 2024
AI and ICT power Taiwan's patient-centered smart healthcare solutions
Taiwan's hospitals are pioneering smart healthcare by combining medical expertise with advanced ICT. At a recent event hosted by the Smart Healthcare Industry-Academia Alliance, hospitals,...
Friday 1 November 2024
Taiwan corporate R&D spending hits record NT$800 billion in 2023 despite slowdown
Taiwan's enterprises saw their combined annual R&D expenditures surpass NT$800 billion (approx. US$24.6 billion) for the first time in 2023, reaching NT$801.5 billion. This marked...
Friday 1 November 2024
Taiwan Europe Chip Innovation Forum takes place in Prague with top 3 global EDA players
Taiwan Europe Chip Innovation Forum (TECIF), funded by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council and executed by the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI), commenced...
Friday 1 November 2024
Samsung DS division's 3Q24 operating profit falls 40%; foundry and system LSI losses mount
Despite achieving record revenue in the third quarter of 2024, Samsung has reported a significant decline in its semiconductor operating profit, which fell by 40% compared to the...