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Friday 11 October 2024
Green energy trend showers orders on heavy electrical businesses
Rising electricity costs and carbon taxes have intensified discussions around green energy, benefiting the heavy electrical industry. Companies are optimistic about growing order...
Friday 11 October 2024
Why the EU is imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs despite retaliation risk
The European Union (EU) has unleashed a powerful economic tool on China by imposing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs), a move that increases the risk of retaliatory measures and...
Friday 11 October 2024
Taiwanese firms spotlight opportunities in the UK electric vehicle market amidst industry transformation
The British automotive industry was once the world's largest car exporter, with a history dating back to the 19th century. However, with changes in the global environment and the...
Friday 11 October 2024
Taiwan's carbon policy shift: industry braces for CBAM impact
Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has set the carbon fee at NT$300 (approx. US$9.24) per ton, effective 2025, and signaled that a Taiwan version of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism...
Friday 11 October 2024
Hybrid surge brings new momentum to Taiwan's auto supply chain
Supply chain insiders say that the biggest obstacles to fully electric vehicle (EV) adoption remain a lack of charging infrastructure and limited range, and following a surge in early...
Friday 11 October 2024
SMRs emerge as potential answer to data center power needs amid AI surge
The rapid development of AI, along with the expansion of power-intensive industries like semiconductors and the electrification of vehicles and appliances, is driving a surge in electricity...
Friday 11 October 2024
Policy, production, and pragmatism: Linde LienHwa's hydrogen horizon
In the global race towards decarbonization, hydrogen energy is rapidly ascending as a key player. However, for Taiwan, an island nation with unique energy challenges, the path to...
Friday 11 October 2024
TSMC accelerates Fab AP8 project for CoWoS advanced packaging
TSMC is asking suppliers to accelerate the conversion of a plant into a CoWoS advanced packaging fab to meet strong demand from Nvidia, which is depending on the Taiwanese foundry...
Friday 11 October 2024
ASE to boost advanced packaging capacity with new K28 plant
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) is intensifying its development in the advanced packaging sector by establishing the new K28 plant in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan. A groundbreaking...
Friday 11 October 2024
Hengs Technology poised for growth with innovative solar and energy storage solutions
Taiwan's largest solar photovoltaic system installer, Hengs Technology, is optimistic about its fourth-quarter performance, with signs of recovery in its solar system installation...
Friday 11 October 2024
Siemens Gamesa warns of potential shift in Asia-Pacific offshore wind market
Siemens Gamesa, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has warned that Taiwan's position as the frontrunner in Asia-Pacific's offshore wind market could be at risk, with Japan and South...
Friday 11 October 2024
Microsoft boosts investment in Taiwan with data center, talent development, and sustainability initiatives
Microsoft has made significant strides in its investment in Taiwan, including the ongoing construction of a local data center and a successful digital talent development program....
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Industry considers production cuts as NAND prices drop and IT demand fails to meet expectations
NAND Flash prices have begun to decline due to lower-than-expected IT demand. Major memory companies are reportedly planning to adjust their utilization rates and may refocus investments...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Samsung rules out foundry spin-off, citing technical challenges and strategic market priorities
Samsung Electronics issued a rare public apology on October 8, 2024, causing ripples across the semiconductor industry.
Wednesday 9 October 2024
AUO and SAS team up to power Taiwan's solar market surge
AUO and Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) have collaborated to launch large-format, double-glass, bifacial solar modules with high-efficiency output, successfully securing the...