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Wednesday 2 October 2024
Can Taiwan firms survive next to EV battery giants?
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for use in electric vehicles (EV) are regarded as the second most important strategic industry in many countries, after semiconductors. Manufacturers...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
iPhone 16 series faces fierce competition as Samsung and Xiaomi deliver counterpunches
Despite mixed reviews globally for Apple's iPhone 16 series, strong support from telecom companies, retail distributors, and e-commerce platforms has driven sales of the iPhone 16...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Quanta expands AI solutions beyond healthcare with QOCA platform
Quanta Computer, after years of pioneering AI-powered smart healthcare solutions, is now exploring wider applications across various industries. Robe Yang, senior director at Quanta's...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
SK On launches voluntary redundancy scheme amid declining EV market
SK On, the fifth-largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer globally, has announced its first voluntary redundancy program aimed at workforce reduction. This initiative arises...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Oklahoma and Taiwan forge alliance in drone technology
Following the visit of 26 US drone organizations at the end of September, Taiwan-US collaboration has taken another step forward. The newly established "Taiwan Drone Excellence Overseas...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Global automotive semiconductor demand shows regional disparities
The automotive supply chain has been divided into two camps in recent years: the West, encompassing Europe and the US, and China. While near-term demand projections remain uncertain,...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Taiwanese chip makers' cultural sensitivity put to the test in Japan
Cultural sensitivity has not always been a strength of Taiwanese businesses, potentially straining Taiwan-Japan relations as Taiwan's semiconductor ventures expand overseas without...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Supply chain cautious about auto market outlook for 4Q24
Industry sources anticipate that the automotive sector will stay stagnant in the fourth quarter of 2024 and remain cautious about prospects in the face of unfavorable macro develop...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
South Korea's export growth stays strong on chip demand
South Korea's export momentum stayed robust in September on the back of continued demand for semiconductors, keeping the outlook upbeat for economic growth and offering positive signs...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Win Win Precision leverages semiconductor expertise for high-end solar solutions
Win Win Precision Technology (WWPT) observes increasing demand for green energy, with solar power emerging as the most cost-effective renewable solution. The fishery-solar symbiosis...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
SK Hynix's debut at TSMC OIP forum showcases HBM3E, H200 breakthrough, boosts Nvidia partnership
SK Hynix recently spotlighted its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) technologies with great emphasis on its collaboration with Nvidia during its participation in TSMC's Open Innovation...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Fujifilm doubles down on materials for sub-2nm process nodes
Fujifilm plans to strengthen its semiconductor materials capabilities with an investment of JPY 20 billion (US$ 140 million) to build facilities in Shizuoka and Oita, focusing on...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Taiwan's robotics approach: Prioritizing modular, intelligent, and collaborative solutions for niche markets over humanoids
At the 2024 World Robot Conference held in late August in Beijing, Chinese companies showcased numerous humanoid robots, reflecting their enthusiasm for futuristic robotics. In contrast,...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Taiwan's CHEM targets US, Japan as global energy demand rises
Chung-Hsin Electric and Machinery Manufacturing (CHEM) is witnessing substantial growth driven by aggressive capacity expansion, having acquired multiple factories to boost production...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Excellence Opto targets double-digit growth in 2025 with Mexico plant launch
Excellence Opto. Inc. (EOI) has returned to profitability in the first half of 2024, driven by a 110% utilization rate at its Taiwan and China plants. The company is preparing for...