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Monday 2 December 2024
US drone maker Skydio faces battery crisis amid China sanctions
The largest US drone maker struggles with supply chain disruption after selling drones to Taiwan's fire departments, with current inventory projected to last until spring 2025.
Monday 2 December 2024
China's domestic chip equipment push threatens South Korean manufacturers
Due to US sanctions, China has been unable to acquire advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment and is now shifting its focus toward mature processes. Although this shift has...
Monday 2 December 2024
Acer Cyber Security harnesses AI to counter evolving threats
The growing adoption of AI across industries and intensifying geopolitical tensions have led to escalating cybersecurity threats, fueling demand for robust solutions and digital forensic...
Monday 2 December 2024
Kioxia's IPO set to reshape memory industry
Japanese NAND manufacturer Kioxia has secured approval for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, scheduled for December 18. South Korean SK Hynix may acquire...
Monday 2 December 2024
Taiwan expands science parks to strengthen industrial clusters
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo announced plans for TSMC to construct a new domestic plant annually. The ministry is actively preparing water and electricity infrastructure...
Monday 2 December 2024
Trump's America First raises stakes for TSMC's advanced processes
President-elect Donald Trump, who will take office on January 20, 2025, has voiced strong criticism of the Biden administration's CHIPS Act subsidies. His America First policy is...
Friday 29 November 2024
Hotai Motor raises Taiwan vehicle market forecast to 460,000 units for 2024
Hotai Motor, Taiwan's automotive leader, projected Taiwan's vehicle market will reach 460,000 units in 2024, up from a prior estimate of 450,000 units, citing steady domestic demand...
Friday 29 November 2024
Samsung's semiconductor personnel reform appears unconventional but may still struggle with bureaucracy
Samsung Electronics is undergoing a personnel reform in response to the crisis within its semiconductor business. Notably, the head of Device Solutions (DS), Young-Hyun Jun, will...
Friday 29 November 2024
Offshore wind power component maker Yeong Guan sets 2025 Thai plant launch
Leading offshore wind turbine component maker Yeong Guan Energy Technology has announced that mass production at its Taichung plant will begin in 2025, while its plant in Thailand...
Friday 29 November 2024
Samsung Foundry's uncertain future: What path should it take?
Amid challenges, Samsung has decided to scale back investments in its foundry business, prioritizing existing production lines to reduce losses and refocusing efforts on regaining...
Friday 29 November 2024
China's dominance in LCD market leads to inflated procurement costs for Samsung and LG
China's dominance in the LCD panel and TV manufacturing sectors is driving up procurement costs for South Korean giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics. Additionally, China's...
Friday 29 November 2024
PSMC advances with western PMIC growth and 3D AI foundry debut
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) announced on November 28 the launch of its Tongluo facility in Miaoli, central Taiwan, equipped with advanced interposer production...
Friday 29 November 2024
Japan doubles down on semiconductor subsidies, Rapidus poised for more support
The Japanese government is preparing a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 – March 2025) to allocate additional support for the semiconductor and AI sectors, with...
Friday 29 November 2024
China's semiconductor industry makes significant strides, putting pressure on South Korean firms
China's largest foundry operator, SMIC, surpassed the US$2 billion revenue mark for the first time in the third quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, companies like CXMT and JHICC are aggressively...
Friday 29 November 2024
'Survival of the cheapest': NEV makers brace for 2025 price wars
The landscape of the three key new energy vehicle (NEV) markets—China, Europe, and the US—will undergo dramatic changes in 2025. Price competition is expected to continue,...