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Thursday 25 July 2024
Samsung, SK Hynix keen to develop new TSV, focus ring, debonding solutions for next-gen HBM
As the number of DRAM stacks in high bandwidth memory (HBM) increases, there will be new developments in Through-Silicon Via (TSV) materials, focus rings and debonding technology...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Chip giants clash: TSMC's Foundry 2.0 takes on Intel's IDM 2.0
With Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) proposing its Foundry 2.0 model, some industry experts compare it with Intel's IDM 2.0. However, the challenges Intel faces...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Power crunch casts clouds over South Korea's largest chip cluster in Yongin
Samsung and SK Hynix plan to invest KRW360 trillion (US$259.2 billion) and KRW120 trillion, respectively, to build 10 semiconductor fabs in Yongin, South Korea, making it the world's...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Slowing demand, policy changes limit EV adoption
Disappointing demand growth, uncertainties surrounding the upcoming US presidential election, and government policy changes have slowed the adoption of electric vehicles (EV), according...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Taiwan leverages ICT to power sports technology revolution
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) is betting big on sports technology as a key driver of economic growth. The council aims to cultivate a robust industry capable...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Rising memory prices, AI demand boost SK Hynix 2Q24 sales and profit
SK Hynix has reported revenue hit an all-time high of KRW16.42 trillion (US$11.8 billion) in the second quarter of 2024, when operating profits topped KRW5 trillion for the first...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Optical industry acquiring new factories in fear of land shortage
Players in the optical industry have been expanding factories abroad or purchasing new ones in Taiwan as demand for optical components has continued to rise from many different applications,...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Weakening Japanese yen increases pressure on Taiwan ABF substrate suppliers
The Japanese yen's depreciation will provide Japan-based ABF substrate companies with an additional advantage over their Taiwanese counterparts, in addition to technology leadership,...
Thursday 25 July 2024
TSMC to break ground for German fab at year-end 2024, sources say
TSMC is expected to break ground on its new wafer fab in Germany around the end of 2024, with volume production to begin by the end of 2027, according to sources at semiconductor...
Thursday 25 July 2024
TSMC fab in Germany faces challenges for profitability
TSMC's German wafer fab will confront three major barriers to profitability: labor unions, high costs, and a limited workforce.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Kishida calls for more money to develop domestic chip sector
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration is drafting legislation to propel further investment in chipmaking capacity at home.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
BOE's B16 OLED commitment boosts South Korean suppliers, Wonik to receive increased orders
Chinese panel manufacturer BOE has recently announced the construction of its 8.6G IT OLED production line, known as B16. This development has significantly benefited numerous South...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Taiwan machinery sector gains from global supply chain reshuffle amid US-China tensions
Observers believe that US President Joe Biden's decision to forgo his re-election bid will undoubtedly boost Donald Trump's chances of returning to the White House. This could likely...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
SK Group megamerger to reshape Asia's energy landscape
SK Group, one of South Korea's largest conglomerates, is on the cusp of a monumental transformation. As the merger between SK Innovation (SKI) and SK E&S reaches its final phase,...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Taiwan offshore wind industry faces delays, shifts focus to Japan and Korea
Taiwan's offshore wind power industry, once heralded as a cornerstone of the country's green energy transition, is now grappling with significant challenges. Policy shifts and supply...