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Wednesday 12 March 2025
SK Hynix exits CIS business as Samsung weighs options
SK Hynix is shutting down its CMOS image sensor (CIS) business, fueling industry speculation over whether Samsung Electronics will follow suit. Samsung's system LSI division, which...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan's divided government puts TSMC's US$100 billion US expansion under scrutiny
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker and a cornerstone of Taiwan's economy, has found itself at the center of domestic political...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Taiwan takes measured approach in reviewing TSMC's US expansion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced plans for a US$100 billion expansion investment in the United States, marking a significant escalation in the global...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Japan's advanced semiconductor bet: Rapidus and the quest for relevance
The Japanese government's decision to heavily subsidize Rapidus, a domestic semiconductor company, via legislative changes has ignited discussions among industry specialists. Asahi...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Samsung eyes Exynos 2600 comeback, challenging Qualcomm, Mediatek
Samsung Electronics is reportedly stabilizing yields in its advanced chipmaking process, fueling optimism over its next-generation Exynos 2600 SoC. The development raises the prospect...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
TSMC's US$165 billion investment in US wins support from American leaders
With Intel's factories delayed and Samsung scaling back, can TSMC single-handedly revive America's chip dominance?
Wednesday 12 March 2025
TSMC's US expansion faces political opposition in Taiwan
On March 3, TSMC chairman C.C. Wei announced a significant investment expansion of US$100 billion at the White House. However, the largest Opposition in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan,...
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Taiwan Launches "Best AI Awards 2025" with NT$1M Grand Prize to Attract Global AI & IC Talent
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Taiwan is set to host the Best AI Awards 2025, an international competition designed to drive innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and...
Tuesday 11 March 2025
COMPUTEX 2025: Jensen Huang marshals AI supply chain and heavyweights under 'AI Next' banner
COMPUTEX 2025 will run from May 20–23 at Taipei's Nangang Exhibition Center, spotlighting "AI Next" as its core theme. The event will host top global tech companies unveiling...
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Samsung intensifies scrutiny of system LSI and foundry amid ongoing struggles
Samsung Electronics has launched a sweeping internal review of its System LSI and foundry businesses, signaling potential restructuring efforts as the company grapples with widening...
Tuesday 11 March 2025
AI and 5G synergy at MWC 2025 spotlights Taiwan's role in global tech innovation
As MWC 2025 concludes, Taiwan Mobile has articulated that artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the primary theme of this year's exhibition. The integration of AI with 5G technology...
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Taiwan top auto fastener supplier eyes entry into advanced semiconductor equipment supply chain
Taiwan's leading automotive fastener manufacturer, Spec Products Corp., is set to debut on Taiwan's over-the-counter (OTC) market on March 18. The company is actively diversifying...
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Xiaomi launches new flagship smartphone, eye market share boost with three key strategies
Xiaomi saw strong growth in Taiwan in 2024, achieving double-digit expansion. The company's shipments of high-end smartphones surged by 30% compared to the previous year, while wearable...
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Tesla's triple threat: political fallout, Chinese competition, and Optimus delays
Tesla is dealing with a trifecta of challenges: declining sales in Europe and China due to political backlash and tariff issues, difficulties competing with free Chinese Advanced...
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Syncmold breaks into South Korean market as global expansion accelerates
Syncmold Enterprise expects to resume revenue growth in 2024, fueled by strong demand for display and low-orbit satellite products. Chairman Chiu-lang Chen predicts sustained operational...