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Thursday 21 November 2024
Rohm delays SiC plant amid EV slowdown
Rohm Semiconductor is grappling with a significant slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) market, leading to reduced semiconductor demand and an unexpected financial loss.
Wednesday 20 November 2024
LG Group to invest KRW1.8 trillion over five years, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050
LG Group (LG) has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, making it the only South Korean conglomerate to publicly announce specific carbon neutrality goals and...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Tech sector braces as Trump signals new tariff offensive
Trump's anticipated return to the White House could reignite global trade tensions, leaving US trade partners and businesses uncertain about potential new tariff measures. While the...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
LG Electronics reportedly establishing third plant in India
LG Electronics is reportedly planning to establish a third plant in India, continuing its recent production expansions in the country. The move aligns with the company's potential...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
LG Display unveils stretchable panel with 50% expansion, redefining next-gen displays
LG Display (LGD) has revealed a groundbreaking prototype stretchable screen capable of expanding its stretch ratio from 20% to an impressive 50%, pushing the boundaries of flexible...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan's GenAI adoption to peak during 2025-2030 amid budget and expertise challenges, says DIGITIMES Research
The generative AI (GenAI) trend has been developing for two years, but adoption in Taiwan remains limited. A DIGITIMES Research survey suggests that Taiwanese enterprises will likely...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Foxconn invests NT$15.9 billion to establish flagship headquarters in southern Taiwan
On November 19, Foxconn announced that it had successfully obtained the qualification as the best applicant for the Kaohsiung Metro Y15 Station land development project. The company...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
TSMC faces mounting pressure as Arizona chip push intensifies
TSMC could be compelled to shift its most advanced manufacturing processes to Arizona amid renewed US focus on domestic chip production. Taiwan's Economic Affairs Minister J.W. Kuo...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Samsung reportedly to phase out MLC NAND production in 2025
Samsung Electronics will reportedly terminate its MLC NAND production by next year, shifting focus to high-capacity NAND production, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 20 November 2024
China slashes export tax rebates for solar panels and lithium batteries by 30%
China's Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration has announced significant changes to its export tax rebate policy, effective December 1. The new policy eliminates rebates...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan chip gear makers cash in on TSMC 2Q24, 3Q24 orders
Taiwanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers working with TSMC are benefiting significantly from its orders, with eight of them reporting gross margins of 40-60% in the second...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan bolsters defense autonomy amid rising global tensions
Amid concerns over potential shifts in US military engagement following President-Elect Donald Trump's election victory, Taiwan is accelerating efforts to bolster its defense capabilities...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
South Korea delays national supercomputer launch to 2026 amid AI chip shortage
South Korea's struggle to obtain AI chips has stalled its national supercomputer project, raising concerns about its ability to stay competitive in global scientific and technological...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
SK Hynix accelerates US expansion with new packaging facility, strengthens ties with TSMC, Nvidia
SK Hynix has revealed plans to establish a new company in Indiana through its third quarter 2024 business report, marking a significant step toward building a semiconductor packaging...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
LGD expands Vietnam OLED module production with US$1 billion investment
LG Display (LGD) will invest an additional US$1 billion in Vietnam over the next five years to strengthen operations at its Haiphong OLED module factory, marking a significant step...