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Monday 22 July 2024
South Korea eyes 6G hotspots as telecoms urge caution
The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) is pushing to lead the global race in 6G commercialization by 2029, following its pioneering efforts with LTE and 5G. However,...
Monday 22 July 2024
ASML orders increase 24% in 2Q24, highlighting TSMC's N2 development
According to a Bloomberg analysis, ASML's orders grew by 23.7% in the second quarter of 2024, indicating smooth progress in TSMC's N2 process development, which may accelerate capacity...
Monday 22 July 2024
China dominates global automobile exports in 2023 as EV demand surges, says DIGITIMES Research
China's automobile exports have shown significant growth in recent years, with the export volume reaching 5.22 million units in 2023, nearly 800,000 more than Japan's, making China...
Monday 22 July 2024
Industry insiders take Trump's comments with a grain of salt
Since Donald Trump has openly requested "protection fees" from Taiwan, various interpretations have emerged to gauge the attitude of the United States towards Taiwan's role in the...
Friday 19 July 2024
Hyundai Motors to propel hydrogen bus expansion with 300 new charging stations
Hyundai Motor is set to reshape South Korea's eco-friendly bus market by significantly bolstering its hydrogen bus business. The automaker plans to make a substantial investment in...
Friday 19 July 2024
The German electrification dream falters as supplier bankruptcy surges 60%
The automotive industry's shift towards electrification is proving to be a more treacherous journey than anticipated, with actual performance falling short of expectations and investments...
Friday 19 July 2024
Samsung Exynos 2500 marks pivotal comeback amid looming competition
Samsung Electronics is making significant strides with its next-generation mobile application processor, the Exynos 2500. Despite initial reports of low yield rates, recent industry...
Friday 19 July 2024
Swancor forges alliance for recyclable low carbon circular economy
Swancor Holding recently announced its ambitious initiative, the "Recyclable Low Carbon Circular Economy Alliance." This coalition aims to spearhead collaborative efforts across industry,...
Friday 19 July 2024
Taiwan electric scooter market evolves with innovative designs and diverse options
The electric scooter market in Taiwan is experiencing significant growth, driven by an increasing variety of options and manufacturers diversifying their product lines to meet various...
Friday 19 July 2024
Samsung halts foundry line construction at P4 amid customer challenges
Samsung Electronics is reportedly adjusting its investment pace and postponing the construction of the wafer foundry line at its Pyeongtaek Plant 4 (P4) due to difficulties in securing...
Friday 19 July 2024
Samsung memory goes full throttle, advances 3D and LLW DRAM
As the AI era unfolds, the demand for memory solutions that maximize performance while minimizing power consumption is growing exponentially. Samsung Electronics is reportedly developing...
Friday 19 July 2024
Samsung reportedly elects memory over foundry at P4 to capitalize on booming AI server market
Instead of building a foundry production line at its P4 facility as previously planned, Samsung Electronics reportedly plans to prioritize building a memory production line, highlighting...
Friday 19 July 2024
The return of a US-China trade war? Q&A with political economist June Park
Global stock markets tumbled the day after news about US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's accusation about Taiwan taking the chip business from the United States and...
Friday 19 July 2024
Fanuc completes new US facility for automotive robots
Fanuc America, a subsidiary of Japan-based Fanuc, has completed construction of its new West Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This marks Fanuc's second US facility since...
Friday 19 July 2024
Wah Lee sees promising demand for advanced foundry processes
As the ICT and semiconductor markets recover, semiconductor material equipment supplier Wah Lee has experienced double-digit growth across its core businesses. Amid strong pull-in...