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Friday 14 February 2025
Meta in talks to acquire FuriosaAI as in-house AI chip competition intensifies
Meta is reportedly in talks to acquire South Korea-based startup FuriosaAI, as major tech companies are increasingly developing and advancing their own AI chips to reduce reliance...
Friday 14 February 2025
Taiwan's auto market sees stable growth, driven by EVs and luxury models
Taiwan's automotive market has entered a stable growth phase, with electric vehicles (EVs) and high-end models showing the most significant expansion. The global momentum for new...
Friday 14 February 2025
EU narrows carbon tax scope to focus on major polluters
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a pioneering global carbon tariff, will begin charging extra costs on carbon-intensive industries—including steel,...
Friday 14 February 2025
Why four Taiwanese graphics card manufacturers are securing coveted roles in Nvidia's AI revolution
The consumer electronics industry anticipates a gradual recovery in 2024, with supply chain improvements remaining modest—except for companies positioned to capitalize on the...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Honda and Nissan scrap US$60 billion merger plans amid restructuring clash
Honda and Nissan have officially called off their merger negotiations, which began in December 2024. Both companies held board meetings on February 13, 2025, where they decided to...
Thursday 13 February 2025
HFC's sub-group model: A blueprint for diversification beyond auto financing
Hotai Finance Corporation (HFC), Taiwan's leading auto finance company under the Hotai Motor Group, is advancing corporate transformation through a sub-group development model. By...
Thursday 13 February 2025
CXMT advances to 16nm DRAM production, pushes 15nm development
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has accelerated its next-generation DRAM development, transitioning from 17nm to 16nm process technology for its first DDR5 product, according...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Tech firms continue spending spree on AI infrastructure as AI chip demand drives semiconductor equipment sales
The advanced logic ICs and memory needed to support generative AI (GenAI) have brought huge benefits to related semiconductor equipment manufacturers. In 2025, the DeepSeek impact...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Foxconn's auto gambit faces cultural maze at Stellantis, RNM
The automotive industry's deep connection to regional economies and political landscapes sets it apart from other electronics sectors, according to supply chain sources. This distinction...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Taiwan's carbon fiber vessel maker rides global space boom
The commercialization of space is reshaping the high-pressure vessel industry as satellite manufacturers seek more efficient solutions for propulsion and attitude control systems.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Manufacturing boosts Taiwan economy thanks to AI and cloud services
Taiwan boasts advanced industrial clusters for semiconductors, AI servers, and network communications, which contribute to the country's substantial manufacturing sector. Aside from...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Samsung boosts foundry output with rising 4nm orders fueling Exynos and crypto growth
Samsung Electronics' foundry unit is set to ramp up production, lifting shutdown measures on its manufacturing equipment and targeting full operational capacity at its Pyeongtaek...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Taiwan's LEO satellite supply chain drives PCB industry growth
Taiwan is actively developing low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology and industry, which will enhance the capabilities of Taiwanese PCB makers.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Trump tariffs may hurt Taiwan's medical equipment exports
US clients have long collaborated with Taiwan's manufacturing sector, rendering the US the foremost export market for Taiwan's medical equipment industry. However, with the initiation...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Samsung reportedly to upgrade China NAND production to 286 layers
Samsung Electronics plans to convert part of its 3D NAND production at its Xi'an plant in China to the company's most advanced 286-layer stacked products.