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Wednesday 28 August 2024
Electricity retailers embrace ICT solutions and personnel for green energy trading growth
The green energy market continues to expand rapidly, with significant developments in the first half of 2024. Green energy trading saw an annual increase of 40%, accompanied by substantial...
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Japanese startups see investments bounce back from foreign venture capital in 1H24
The Japanese government has been encouraging venture capital (VC) funds, particularly foreign VC funds, to invest in the Japanese market.
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Rapidus pursues US$690 million loan to achieve 2nm chip production by 2027
Rapidus, aiming to begin mass production of 2-nanometer chips in Japan by 2027, is seeking significant financial support for its trial production and eventual mass production.
Wednesday 28 August 2024
How Kioxia going public may affect NAND leaders Samsung and SK Hynix
Kioxia, currently ranked third in the global NAND market, is reportedly set to go public in Japan in October 2024. The move aims to secure funds for R&D and production capacity...
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Taiwan panel industry may need support from semiconductor industry to survive
Leading panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux are expected to end the year in the black, boosted by non-operating income as they sell their factories to TSMC and Micron, which...
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Micron's Taiwan land acquisition shifts focus from HBM to DRAM support
Micron Technology, the leading memory manufacturer, has announced a surprising move in its Taiwan operations. The company has entered into a purchase and sale agreement (PSA) with...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
HD Renewable Energy expands into Japan and Australia with green power solutions
HD Renewable Energy (HD) is set to see stronger performance in the second half of 2024, driven by progress in its Southern Taiwan projects. The company, which holds ample land reserves,...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
South Korea launches initiative to support tech firms following ASML model
The South Korean government is rolling out a "Super eul" initiative to foster companies in the materials, components, and equipment sectors. This ambitious plan includes targeted...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Fanuc aims for growth in collaborative robots amid market competition
Global robotics leader Fanuc made its debut at the Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show (TAIROS) in 2024, showcasing 23 robotic arms, with more than half being collaborative...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
CMC navigates local content challenges: Adjusting MG brand operations and delaying new car launch
At the online investor conference on August 26, Ching-wu Chien, vice President of China Motor Corp. (CMC), addressed the company's response to new government regulations mandating...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
SK Group obtains three major weapons to strike global AI market
To seize the initiative in AI, the SK Group revealed that it is ready to use "three weapons," namely HBM, GTAA, and energy solutions. It hopes to sound the attack on the semiconductor,...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
China-South Korea Semiconductor Fund fuels Wuxi's rise as a hub for South Korean chip firms
With TSMC expanding its presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe, many suppliers have followed suit, venturing abroad to establish new operations.
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Samsung sees surge in memory production in 1H24
Samsung Electronics reported a significant increase in memory chip production in the first half of 2024, surpassing 1 trillion chips. This surge is largely driven by a recovery in...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Handset panel demand weakening in 2H24
Demand for LTPS LCD and AMOLED handset panels is expected to decelerate in the second half of 2024 with prices weakening, as handset customers start adjusting inventory, according...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Taiwan unveils 2025 strategy to advance tech R&D and talent development
Taiwan's prominence in the global tech industry continues to grow, as evidenced by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's recent praise at Stanford University. Schmidt highlighted Taiwan's...