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Tuesday 23 July 2024
Taiwan-based semiconductor, PCB firms expect minimal impact from US election
Despite President Joe Biden's recent announcement of his withdrawal from the 2024 race and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, Taiwan-based supply chain companies remain...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
TSMC braces for potential geopolitical variables
TSMC is believed to have adopted three critical strategies in anticipation of the potential geopolitical influences that may arise from the forthcoming US presidential election.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Trump's protectionist remarks threaten the global chip boom amid AI surge
US presidential candidate Donald Trump's comments accusing Taiwan's chip industry of stealing American business and demanding protection fees have cast a shadow over the booming global...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Taiwan's tech industry braces for continued US-China tensions amid looming US election
Taiwan's ICT supply chain believes that regardless of the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election, trade tensions between the US and China will not improve.
Monday 22 July 2024
Advantest Taiwan opens new HQ amid surging AI chip demand
Advantest Taiwan recently opened its new headquarters at the Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Chubei, northern Taiwan. According to Alex Wu, president and CEO of Advantest Taiwan,...
Monday 22 July 2024
Taiwan prioritizes drones and AI in new defense technology unit
Taiwan has established a new Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to accelerate the integration of drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems into its military strategy. This unit,...
Monday 22 July 2024
FOPLP under advanced packaging spotlight after CoWoS
Demands for advanced packaging services have surged as every smartphone is expected to be equipped with generative AI applications in the future. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing...
Monday 22 July 2024
Samsung increases number of MPW service offerings for fourth consecutive year
Samsung Electronics is set to increase its Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) service offerings for the fourth consecutive year, with plans to raise the number to 35 in 2025. This move not...
Monday 22 July 2024
Taiwan to unveil new policies to mitigate talent shortfall with AI and foreign workers
The Economic Development Council under Taiwan's Executive Yuan held its first meeting on July 18, addressing three key policy themes: the trillion-dollar National Development Investment...
Monday 22 July 2024
Why didn't SK On make a profit in any of the 10 quarters since its establishment?
The SK Group views EV-related businesses as a key growth area for the future, which is why its battery subsidiary SK On invested over KRW20 trillion (US$14.5 billion) to expand its...
Monday 22 July 2024
Doosan group unveils major restructuring for clean energy, smart machinery, semiconductor materials
South Korea's Doosan Group is reportedly undergoing a large-scale strategic restructuring to focus on three core business areas: clean energy, smart machinery, and advanced semiconductor...
Monday 22 July 2024
Catcher reportedly engages in insider trading; impact yet to be seen
Catcher Technology, a specialist in notebook chassis and a supplier of Apple's MacBooks, is involved in insider trading, according to sources with knowledge of the situation in Tai...
Monday 22 July 2024
SK Group's energy overhaul: SKI and SK E&S merge into US$72.5 billion powerhouse
South Korea's SK Group, previously considering a restructuring of its battery business, is now moving forward with a significant merger between SK Innovation (SKI) and SK E&S...
Monday 22 July 2024
Weekly news roundup: China's secret semiconductor exports surge; a SWOT analysis of India's semiconductor industry
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of July 15 – July 19.
Monday 22 July 2024
Smart meter installment expected to reach 1.74 billion by 2030, says DIGITIMES Research
The global adoption of smart meters is on a rapid rise, with over 1.15 billion units already installed worldwide. According to DIGITIMES Research, this number is expected to reach...