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Wednesday 30 October 2024
TSMC faces the localization test amid globalization's waning influence
On October 26th, the TSMC "family" gathered for its annual sports day, with founder Morris Chang calling it his favorite day of the year. Hosting for the first time, Chairman C.C...
Wednesday 30 October 2024
South Korea's power rate hike draws industry pushback over populist policies
The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) recently announced that industrial electricity rates will rise on October...
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Taiwan's official reassures green energy supply can support AI development
Taiwan can generate enough green energy to fuel AI sector growth, says Economic Affairs Minister J.W. Kuo, addressing Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's projection of 10 billion kWh in annual...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Taiwan's power woes could deter foreign investment, warns Delta founder
Despite repeated assurances from authorities that Taiwan won't face power shortages, concerns about energy supply continue to loom over the island's industrial development. Bruce...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Taiwan should establish digital sovereignty, benchmark foundational model
In today's digital economy, the development of national-level computing power has become an important measure of global competitiveness. Computing power, as a pillar of digital infrastructure,...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Australian AI chip startup AIcraft builds Asia supply chain, starting in Taiwan
Australian artificial intelligence chip startup AIcraft is expanding its footprint in Asia-Pacific, betting on partnerships with Taiwanese technology firms to strengthen its position...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
MiTAC-Synnex chair Matthew Miau reflects on 50 years of innovation, K.T. Li's legacy, and Taiwan's AI opportunities
Taiwan stands at a pivotal moment in the AI revolution. Having established itself as a leader in AI hardware manufacturing, Taiwan will also have a chance to lead in the next wave...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Electric bus fire highlights the crucial role of materials and swapping systems in battery safety
Battery safety has become a pressing issue following the complete destruction of nine electric buses in central Taiwan due to alleged spontaneous combustion on October 21, and two-wheeled...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Japanese companies develop 3D analog IC for ADAS, overcoming cost and technical challenges
Oki Electric Industry and Nisshinbo Micro Devices have announced the development of an analog IC for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in vehicles, reports Nikkei.
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Simula puts focus on AIoT connectors and other related components
Simula Technology, a subsidiary of Qisda Group, is working to grow the proportion of its Made in Taiwan (MIT) products due to tariffs and clients' demands in the fourth quarter, after...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Automotive power semiconductor orders rise, yet market uncertainty persists
Taiwan-based makers have seen demand for power semiconductors pick up in China's automobile sector, but the automotive market remains challenging in the foreseeable future, according...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
TSMC intends to expand AP8 by acquiring nearby facilities from Innolux, say sources
TSMC, which acquired Innolux's 5.5G LCD fab in Tainan (southern Taiwan) in August, intends to acquire additional Innolux facilities that are adjacent to the one it has already acquired,...
Monday 28 October 2024
Global technology collaboration drives innovation: Taiwan plays the pivot role for industrial upgrading at Taiwan Innotech Expo 2024
In the era of globalization and digital change, working together across different fields of technology has become a key factor in driving innovation and growth in the industry. Emerging...
Monday 28 October 2024
Taiwan launches first domestically-made high-altitude balloon to boost communication resilience
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) launched the first test of a domestically-made high altitude platform station(HAPS) in Taitung, aiming to bolster the island's communication...
Monday 28 October 2024
Can Intel and Samsung unite to challenge TSMC's foundry throne?
South Korea's Maeil Business Newspaper recently reported that Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is seeking a face-to-face meeting with Samsung Electronics Chairman Jae-yong Lee to...