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Thursday 27 March 2025
Demand for capacitors in servers to quadruple by 2029, say Japan analysts
The growth of AI data centers is expected to drive surging demand for capacitors used in servers, with the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)...
Thursday 27 March 2025
AI Expo 2025: AWS showcases AI and cloud advancements
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is highlighting its AI and cloud computing capabilities at the AI EXPO by DIGITIMES, with managing director Robert Wang emphasizing how advancements in semiconductor...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Trade partners on edge as Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' fast approach
With just a week until the April 2 deadline for the implementation of what US President Donald Trump calls "reciprocal tariffs," global markets are on edge. Will Trump soften his...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Infineon opens first Global Capability Centre in Gujarat to boost semiconductor R&D
Infineon Technologies revealed a plan to set up a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Ahmedabad, marking the company's first such...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Gogoro downplays differences with allied electric scooter makers over component purchases
Gogoro plays a key role in Taiwan's electric scooter market, with its PBGN (Powered by Gogoro Network) alliance allowing many scooter makers to transition from fuel to electric power...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Taiwan's drone industry draws strong interest abroad
The Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (TEDIBOA) will announce in May its latest results in cultivating new opportunities for Taiwan's drone industry,...
Thursday 27 March 2025
US tech stays bullish on AI ROI as edge AI nears breakout
Bank of America's (BofA) Global Research division recently hosted an AI forum, spotlighting two major investor concerns: AI return on investment (ROI) and the impact of US tariffs...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Taiwan's silicon crucible: Chris Miller dissects how Trump's tariff blitz reshapes US-China chip war dynamics
In the shadow of broader trade tensions, tariffs on Chinese goods have quietly doubled during the first two months of Donald Trump's second term—a significant economic shift...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Chung-Hsin Electric follows chip supply chain to US, eyes production capacity increase by 20%
Chung-Hsin Electric and Machinery Manufacturing (CHEM) CEO and President, Hui-Chuan Kuo, announced that the company secured a new order worth NT$3.5 billion (approx. US$110 million)...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Foxconn eyes potential partnership with Mitsubishi Motors, expanding into ASEAN and Oceania markets
Foxconn Chairman Young Liu recently revealed in an earnings call that the company would soon announce a partnership with a Japanese automaker. Following this, rumors quickly emerged...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Samsung smartphones gain share at expense of iPhone in Taiwan in February
Samsung Electronics made the biggest gain in share in Taiwan's handset market in February, although Apple remained the top vendor.
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Taiwan shipbuilder unveils military USV free of China supply chains
A Taiwanese shipbuilder has launched a military-grade unmanned surface vessel (USV) that it independently developed without any involvement from China's supply chain.
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Pegatron chair advocates nuclear expansion for Taiwan's energy security
Energy resilience is vital to a nation's economy, and electricity costs directly impact national competitiveness, according to Pegatron Chairman T.H. Tung. He urged Taiwan to invest...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
AI Expo 2025: Taiwan-US experts analyze key developments in AI
The fourth AI Expo, organized by DIGITIMES, has officially kicked off. Taiwan's Vice President Bi-Khim Hsiao attended the event, while Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo delivered...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
SEMI Country excerpt 3: How Foxconn redefines manufacturing
At the Foxconn 50th anniversary banquet, Apple CEO Tim Cook conveyed his congratulations via video message. He mentioned that products which would typically take several months to...