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Monday 9 December 2024
Intel's IDM path nearing its end, is Samsung next?
Intel finds itself in a precarious situation as the global supply chain, particularly among Taiwanese manufacturers, continues to struggle without viable solutions. Similarly, Samsung...
Monday 9 December 2024
Fujifilm expands CMP polishing agent production to meet AI chip demand
Fujifilm is expanding its chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing agent production in Japan to meet the rising demand for AI chips in Asia. This expansion will increase...
Monday 9 December 2024
AmTRAN taps sports boom, Vietnam expansion for shipment and revenue growth
AmTRAN Technology, Taiwan's leading TV and monitor maker, has experienced a surge in orders from US and South Korean customers, fueled by major sporting events and early operations...
Monday 9 December 2024
Kia's EV push in Taiwan sets pace for Asia-Pacific growth
Kia Corporation has made bold moves in EVs, solidifying its position as one of Taiwan's fastest-growing automotive brands. Marking a milestone, Kia hosted its inaugural "Kia EV Day"...
Monday 9 December 2024
China leads global EV expansion as Taiwan boosts smart tech in vehicles, says DIGITIMES Research
The global EV market is rapidly expanding, particularly in China, driven by affordable models and government support. While Europe and the US face slower growth due to various factors,...
Monday 9 December 2024
Samsung and SK Hynix secure China operations under new US controls while CXMT exclusion raises eyebrows
With the US implementing new semiconductor export controls, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix have gained temporary relief as they advance their process upgrades at factories...
Monday 9 December 2024
Japanese logistics companies prepare specialized transport solutions for Rapidus semiconductor plant
Rapidus is underway with the construction of a wafer fab in Chitose City, Hokkaido. The company aims to commence trial production of 2nm chips by April 2025 and anticipates scaling...
Friday 6 December 2024
Pegatron partners with Zettabyte to boost AI server computing performance
Taiwan's AI data center operator Zettabyte has announced that Pegatron will integrate Zware, its self-developed GPU software solution, to boost AI server performance and set a new...
Friday 6 December 2024
COP29 outlines global energy shift, signals challenges for Taiwan
Following two weeks of heated discussions, the COP29 climate summit concluded with debates over climate financing dominating headlines. However, significant strides were made in energy,...
Friday 6 December 2024
Display makers expand healthcare footprint, expecting double-digit growth for 2025
Healthcare Expo Taiwan this year has just begun, featuring major companies such as AUO, Innolux, and Qisda, all of which are actively expanding into the healthcare sector. These companies...
Friday 6 December 2024
US ban on China affects equipment maker AIBT
Taiwanese equipment firm Advanced Ion Beam Technology (AIBT) is expected to be negatively impacted by the US's stringent restrictions on China, with revenue from the Chinese market...
Friday 6 December 2024
GenAI drives consumer demand for faster, differentiated 5G connectivity services, according to Ericsson report
The rapid growth of generative AI (GenAI) and its proliferating applications is driving the need for telecom operators to optimize and expand their 5G systems. According to Ericsson's...
Friday 6 December 2024
EV charging station company Zerova expects 20% revenue growth in 2025
EV charging specialist Zerova, a subsidiary of power supply maker Phihong Technology, expects performance in 2024 to remain roughly on par with 2023, but is eyeing a 20% increase...
Friday 6 December 2024
South Korea downplays the impact of US' HBM export control
The South Korean government has assured that the Biden administration's latest semiconductor control measures against China, including restrictions on high bandwidth memory (HBM)...
Friday 6 December 2024
Asian players eye opportunities as European, US automotive suppliers downsize
Major tier-1 automotive suppliers in Europe and the US are conducting layoffs amid disappointing electric vehicle (EV) demand, potentially creating opportunities for their Asian counterparts...