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Tuesday 13 August 2024
Samsung reportedly investing in in-house chip development to compete in XR market
Samsung Electronics is developing high-performance semiconductors for next-generation Extended Reality (XR) devices, aiming to compete with Apple's Vision Pro, which uses in-house...
Tuesday 13 August 2024
AI-enhanced smartphone boom fuels FocalTech's AMOLED DDI sales growth
Taiwan's display driver IC (DDI) vendor, FocalTech Systems, experienced mixed sales performances across its diverse product lines in the second quarter of the year. Despite this,...
Tuesday 13 August 2024
Flexium anticipates profitable transformation by 2025 amid stable Q3 operations
Flexium, Taiwan's leading flexible printed circuit (FPC) company, held an earnings call on August 12, highlighting its strategic transformation towards high-frequency transmission...
Monday 12 August 2024
SDC reportedly signs contract with Microsoft
Samsung Display (SDC) is reportedly collaborating with Microsoft to develop and supply OLED on Silicon (OLEDoS) for the next generation of Mixed Reality (MR) devices.
Monday 12 August 2024
Advanced AI solutions urgent to tackle language barriers amid rapid TSMC expansion
Taiwan's tech giants, such as TSMC, are expanding globally to mitigate risks from the US-China trade war and geopolitical tensions, facing challenges from regional language and cultural...
Monday 12 August 2024
OLED iPad supply chain shift: LGD expands as SDC rumored to scale back
Apple's first OLED iPad will feature panels supplied by LG Display (LGD) and Samsung Display (SDC). However, recent reports indicate a shift in the supply chain dynamics, with SDC...
Monday 12 August 2024
Taiwan eases language barriers to retain global tech talent
The Taiwanese government and industry have been striving to retain top overseas talent through scholarships, health insurance, and various incentives.
Friday 9 August 2024
Chang Wah Electromaterials appoints new CEO as subsidiary CWTC announces major US$100M expansion in Malaysia
Chang Wah Electromaterials Inc. (CWE), a leading semiconductor materials and distribution company based in Taiwan, recently held a board meeting where the promotion of General Manager...
Friday 9 August 2024
With AI fueling AR and VR industries, South Korean micro LED component makers target backplane market
The augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) device market, after experiencing a period of stagnation, is seeing renewed growth momentum with the development of AI technology...
Friday 9 August 2024
Taiwan-based PCB industry navigates sustainability demands amid SEA expansion
Approaching the final quarter of 2024, major PCB and IC substrate manufacturers are expanding operations in Southeast Asia to reduce dependence on Chinese production. Needless to...
Friday 9 August 2024
Taiwan's ambitious AI vision hinges on stable power supply and strategic growth
Taiwan is doubling down on its aspiration to become an "AI Smart Island," with the government outlining a strategic focus on ensuring a stable power supply, expanding supercomputing...
Friday 9 August 2024
SiS and Hycon merge to drive major product transformation
Taiwan-based IC design firm Silicon Integrated Systems Corp (SiS) announced it will acquire MCU manufacturer Hycon Technology through a share swap.
Friday 9 August 2024
Taiwan's AI-enhanced smartphone market poised to outpace global growth with telecom partnerships
In Taiwan's market, smartphone distributors anticipate AI-enhanced smartphones will capture 20% of total smartphone shipments this year, surpassing the global average, thanks to strong...
Thursday 8 August 2024
TSMC to break ground on German plant amid talent crunch
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei is set to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in Dresden, Germany, on August 20, 2024.
Thursday 8 August 2024
Advanced packaging market sees rapid growth fueled by AI and global expansion
As AI applications proliferate, global tech giants are ramping up investments in data centers worldwide. While traditional hubs like the US, Europe, Japan, and China remain pivotal,...