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Wednesday 22 January 2025
Taiwan advances academic research in quantum technology and materials amid global race
While Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's recent comments at CES 2025--suggesting it may take at least 20 years to develop a "truly useful" quantum computer--have sparked widespread debate,...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
LCD panel industry faces further consolidation under Trump
Industry observers anticipate accelerated consolidation among second-tier LCD panel makers as US President Donald Trump prepares to implement new trade policies in his second term.
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Trump's offshore wind freeze fuels global supply chain shifts
Since Donald Trump assumed office, the White House moved to halt federal leasing for large-scale wind farms, signaling a potential slowdown in US offshore wind development over the...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Taiwan's export orders set to decline in early 2025 amid electronics off-season
Export orders from Taiwan are expected to decline significantly in January 2025, with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) forecasting values between US$44.5 billion and US$46.5...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Topco teams with Depo to build solar station, advancing green energy initiatives
Topco Scientific Co. (TSC), a leader in Taiwan's semiconductor and optoelectronics supply chain integration, partnered with Taiwan's automotive lighting giant Depo Auto Parts to unveil...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
DIGITIMES exclusive: Samsung refutes 1b DRAM redesign reports
Samsung Electronics has denied reports about the redesign of its fifth-generation 10nm-class DRAM (1b DRAM), following media speculation about changes to the latest commercially available...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Server ODMs to rapidly open production sites in US, with Texas being top choice
Server ODMs are swiftly establishing manufacturing facilities in the US to mitigate the impact of geopolitical uncertainties, with Texas emerging as a favored location, according...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Siri privacy settlement exposes Apple's gaps in AI governance
Apple's US$95 million settlement over Siri privacy violations has brought AI governance and accountability into sharp focus. The case highlights the growing challenges of balancing...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Nvidia GB200 thermal issues may impact SK Hynix's 1Q25 outlook
Industry sources indicate that thermal issues associated with GB200 have prompted major clients including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta to reduce their orders, impacting not...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
TSMC to promote fab operations VP to SVP for his efforts in addressing US fab issues
Y.L. Wang, VP of fab operations at TSMC, will be elevated to senior VP for his efforts in resolving challenges at the foundry's advanced fab location in Arizona, US, according to...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Hyundai EVs lose US subsidy eligibility under new IRA rules
Hyundai Motor's electric vehicles (EVs) were removed from the US government's electric vehicle subsidy list in late January 2025, just weeks after being included at the start of the...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
'When chips are down, India chips in': PSMC-Tata fab milestone signals strengthening supply chain ties with Taiwan
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) Chairman Frank Huang made a rare public appearance at the India Republic Day reception hosted by Manharsinh Yadav, Director...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Taiwan's machine tools left behind by AI boom: industry seeks relief to counter US tariffs
Taiwan's machine tool sector struggles to keep pace with its AI-driven export growth, as mounting geopolitical challenges and unfavorable exchange rates continue to impact its performance...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
The renewed US-China drone dispute: Taiwan's strategic position
With Trump's return to the White House, global industries are anticipating shifts in sectors like drones, particularly in response to potential drone bans targeting China. As China...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Taiwan startup secures military contract for advanced anti-drone systems
Taiwan's military has awarded a contract to Tron Future Tech for 26 anti-drone systems, marking a significant step in the island's efforts to counter unmanned aerial threats amid...