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Tuesday 1 April 2025
Tokyo Electron forecasts stable semiconductor demand and expansion in AI chip equipment
Hiroshi Kawamoto, Division Officer, Finance Division of Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL), one of Japan's leading semiconductor equipment manufacturers, projects that demand for high-bandwidth...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Trump's tariff policy puts Taiwan's automotive industry on a cliff edge
Since taking office, US President Donald Trump has aimed to restore America's greatness through reciprocal tariffs. For the automotive industry, this is not only an issue of national...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
TSMC's 2nm output targets 30,000 wafers monthly amid strategic challenges
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is poised to commence mass production of its 2-nanometer (nm) chips in the second half of 2025 as scheduled, with customer demand...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 3: Behind the decades of expertise anchoring global supply chains
Between the 1960s and 1980s, the semiconductor industry primarily used a vertically integrated model covering all aspects, from equipment to materials. This approach disadvantaged...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
AI data center demand: Bubble or boom? Taiwan's server ODMs paint optimistic picture
There is growing speculation regarding a potential slowdown in the demand for AI data centers. Despite these concerns, Taiwan's server original design manufacturers, who hold more...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
UMC responds to GlobalFoundries rumors— what's likely to happen regarding merger deal
GlobalFoundries and UMC are reportedly in merger talks. A potential deal aims to secure US chip supply amid rising China tensions, but faces regulatory hurdles and market pressures...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Taiwan pursues ADTA to deepen US trade amid 'Dirty 15' concerns
As the seventh-largest US trade partner, Taiwan has been speculated by foreign media as part of the "Dirty 15" countries targeted for reciprocal tariffs. However, the US government...
Monday 31 March 2025
Taiwan and Japan expand joint research into next-gen compound semiconductors
To strengthen academic exchange and collaboration between Taiwan and Japan, the renowned Japanese research institute RIKEN has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Taiwan's...
Monday 31 March 2025
Darfon sees strong growth by 2026 as its green energy de-inventory ends
As Darfon's de-inventory process finally coming to an end, a more robust supply chain as well as better-integrated group resources are gradually falling into place. Andy Su, chairperson...
Monday 31 March 2025
Edge AI gains momentum as industry players push for real-world applications
Nvidia GTC 2025 highlighted AI application scenarios and emerging opportunities in edge computing, fostering a collaborative atmosphere among industry players. While opinions on the...
Monday 31 March 2025
Yulon Motor president addresses tariffs, EV production, and financial outlook
Yulon Group commenced its earnings conference, with Yulon Motor leading the discussion on March 26. This marked president Kuo-Hsing Hsu's first earnings call since assuming the role...
Monday 31 March 2025
Japan injects US$5.4 billion into Rapidus, eyes US$660 million in private funding for 2nm chip rollout
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) said on March 31, 2025, it will provide up to JPY802.5 billion (US$5.4 billion) in fresh funding to Rapidus, a domestic startup...
Monday 31 March 2025
NSTC advances digital healthcare with AI, 5G, MIoT, and biomedical big data integration
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), smart healthcare and digital health are entering a new era of possibilities. In response, the Taiwanese government is leveraging...
Monday 31 March 2025
Trump's 25% auto tariff set to boost Tesla as Europe, Canada threaten retaliation
US President Donald Trump will impose a 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles and key components starting April 2, prompting retaliation threats from the European Union and Canada...
Monday 31 March 2025
Samsung SDI considers more Chinese battery equipment amidst cost pressures
As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) slows, battery manufacturers are adjusting their procurement strategies to manage costs. South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI is exploring...