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Wednesday 21 August 2024
How Taiwan attracts foreign students to strengthen its semiconductor leadership
Since 2012, Taiwan's integrated circuit (IC) industry has experienced positive growth for 11 consecutive years. Since 2014, it has officially surpassed the petroleum, coal products,...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Generalplus forecasts automotive MCU growth in 2025 despite global economic uncertainties
Generalplus, a leading microcontroller (MCU) manufacturer, anticipates steady revenue growth despite ongoing global economic fluctuations. Yixing Jia, General Manager of Generalplus,...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Intel in tight spot with no news on progress in Germany
Having received a subsidy of EUR10 billion (US$11 billion) from the German government to complete construction and start production within three years, what is the newest progress...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
AWS makes major investment in Taiwan, highlights cloud computing's role in economic growth
Amazon Web Services (AWS) made a significant investment in Taiwan by announcing the establishment of a new AWS region infrastructure in June, aimed at connecting local startups and...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Why Dresden is TSMC's choice for its first wafer fab in Europe
TSMC's first European wafer fab is set to be located in Dresden, Germany, a region already recognized as a significant chip manufacturing hub in both Germany and Europe. This decision...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Japan to reportedly subsidize firms to develop supply chain, independent of China in SEA
Fifteen Japanese companies plan to invest approximately JPY100 billion (US$680 million) in research, development, and equipment across Southeast Asia, focusing on the electric vehicle,...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
TSC expands disilane market share
Taiwan Specialty Chemicals (TSC) has gradually expanded its share of the global disilane market, which is dominated by its Japan- and France-based counterparts.
Wednesday 21 August 2024
TSMC breaks ground on EUR10 billion semiconductor fab in Dresden
ESMC has commenced construction on a new semiconductor fabrication facility in Dresden, Germany. The joint venture between TSMC, Robert Bosch, Infineon, and NXP is investing over...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
ESMC breaks ground on Dresden fab
European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), a joint venture between TSMC, Robert Bosch, Infineon Technologies and NXP Semiconductors, has held a groundbreaking ceremony to...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
SSFC sees growth opportunities amid China's auto market involution
Taiwan's Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC) has made significant inroads into China's electric vehicle market with materials such as elastomers and automotive films. Despite...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Seoul Semiconductor surpasses Nichia in LED backlight module market
Seoul Semiconductor was ranked fourth in the global backlight module market in 2017 and rose to second in 2023 just behind Nichia.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
SSFC sustains 100% capacity utilization, eyes new growth in EV and semiconductor materials
Taiwan's Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC), keen on product diversification to mitigate market risks, is expanding into the semiconductor and automotive sectors while maintaining...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Taiwanese IPC maker to attend Automation Expo 2024 in India
Taiwan-based IPC maker DFI has announced its participation in Automation Expo 2024 in India.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Siemens Gamesa eyes Asia-Pacific pivot as China dominates offshore wind market
Chinese offshore wind turbine manufacturers are leveraging their cost advantage to capture global market share, posing a serious threat to European competitors like Siemens Gamesa...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Samsung set to launch affordable flagship Galaxy S24 FE before new iPhone SE 4
Samsung Electronics is reportedly increasing the likelihood of launching the budget-friendly flagship Galaxy S24 FE in the second half of 2024, aiming to hit the market ahead of Apple's...