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Friday 27 September 2024
HD Renewable Energy eyes global electricity market opportunities
Taiwan-based HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) is setting its sights on international electricity market opportunities and merger and acquisition (M&A) agreements, with progress expected...
Friday 27 September 2024
US DoD authorizes 83 domestic firms; Taiwan chipmakers target tier 2 supply chain orders
A list of "Accredited Suppliers" for semiconductor design, wafer foundry, packaging, and testing, among other services, was recently published by the Defense Microelectronics Activity...
Friday 27 September 2024
PSMC and Tata finalize fab cooperation, Modi commits to two key promises to Frank Huang
Powerchip has announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Tata Electronics in New Delhi. Under the agreement, Powerchip will assist Tata Electronics in constructing India's...
Thursday 26 September 2024
US defense delegation seeks drone partnerships in Taiwan amid new industry alliance
In a significant move to strengthen defense ties, a US drone and counter-drone delegation recently visited Taipei, exploring supply chain collaboration with Taiwan's burgeoning unmanned...
Thursday 26 September 2024
iPhone 16 sales fall short, LGD faces challenges
Apple's iPhone 16 has seen lower-than-expected initial sales, deepening concerns for South Korean display manufacturers. According to recent reports from South Korean media, LG Display...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Will Samsung follow in Intel's footsteps and spin off its wafer foundry business?
Intel is currently facing an unprecedented crisis and recently decided to spin off Intel Foundry (IF), hoping to revive its foundry business by adopting TSMC's "no competition with...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Climate change threatens national security: why reducing defense emissions is essential?
The defense sector has long been a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, and now, according to Dr. Shr-Yi Chin, an expert in sustainability and carbon management, it's...
Thursday 26 September 2024
European battery makers struggle as EV demand cools and investments falter
Europe's homegrown lithium battery sector is grappling with widening losses as electric vehicle (EV) demand slows and automakers face challenges in their transition to electrificat...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Taiwan forms first closed-loop lithium battery recycling ecosystem
Three Taiwanese companies have joined forces to establish Taiwan's first comprehensive, closed-loop recycling system for lithium batteries, covering every step from battery disassembly...
Thursday 26 September 2024
South Korea's semiconductor sector struggles amid severe talent shortage
Despite AI-driven growth in the semiconductor industry, South Korea is facing a critical shortage of skilled workers. A preference among students for medical degrees and aggressive...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Taiwan ramps up semiconductor innovation with US$9.3 billion initiative and global talent drive
At its September 19 board meeting, Taiwan's Central Bank emphasized Taiwan's critical role in maintaining its semiconductor dominance amid escalating US-China trade tensions in technology...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Taiwan PCB output forecast 2024 sees upward revision as second-half consumer demand may fall short
In the first half of 2024, Taiwan's printed circuit board (PCB) industry experienced significant growth, propelled by robust demand for AI servers, satellite communications, and automotive...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Solar firm URE sees diversification bear fruit
United Renewable Energy (URE), a Taiwan-based manufacturer of solar cells and photovoltaic (PV) modules, has successfully diversified its portfolio by introducing new energy storage...
Thursday 26 September 2024
APCB's exit from Thailand and Taiwan worry smaller PCB makers amid industry shakeup
The global printed circuit board (PCB) industry is experiencing significant shifts due to geopolitical factors, with many manufacturers moving production from China to Southeast Asia...
Thursday 26 September 2024
US election outcome to impact prices for Taiwan ODMs negotiating ZT plant purchase
ODMs without US manufacturing capabilities have initiated active procurement discussions following AMD's acquisition of ZT Systems, with the upcoming US presidential election potentially...