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Friday 31 May 2024
Mitsubishi Electric, Aisin form automotive parts company to counter China's low-cost attack
Mitsubishi Electric, its subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, and automotive components supplier Aisin recently announced they will establish a joint venture to make next-generation...
Friday 31 May 2024
TrueLight aims for double-digit revenue growth, TMC lays out two-pronged strategy
Photomask company Taiwan Mask Corporation (TMC) has acquired four seats on optical component manufacturer TrueLight's board, during the latter company's board of directors election...
Friday 31 May 2024
Taiwan IC design firms may face pressure to attract talent
Taiwanese IC design houses may face talent poaching pressure from international tech firms that are expanding their R&D teams in Taiwan.
Thursday 30 May 2024
Samsung's new chip chief seeks to rally troops after setbacks
The new head of Samsung Electronics Co.'s semiconductor division urged employees to work their way past challenges in the business, making his first remarks to staff after the surprise...
Thursday 30 May 2024
Samsung boosts workforce at Japan R&D lab to drive chips packaging innovations
Samsung Electronics has recently expanded its workforce deployment at its new packaging R&D base in Yokohama, Japan, to expedite construction and support the development of next-generation...
Thursday 30 May 2024
Sony adjusts CIS production expansion schedule; equipment investment reduced for next three years
Sony's semiconductor business division, primarily focused on CMOS Image Sensors (CIS), plans to reduce its equipment investment amount in the next three fiscal years from 2024 to...
Thursday 30 May 2024
Low birth rate crisis: government moves to attract foreign talent
Taiwan's demographic challenge is intensifying as the nation grapples with a declining birth rate. In response, the government is amending laws to expand the recruitment and retention...
Thursday 30 May 2024
Intel CEO to meet with key suppliers and partners in Taiwan
The list of companies attending Intel's gala dinner event, which will take place during CEO Pat Gelsinger's visit to Taiwan, has been leaked.
Thursday 30 May 2024
SDC, LGD simultaneously approved for iPhone 16 Pro OLED production
Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) have reportedly received mass production approval for Apple's iPhone 16 Pro OLED panels simultaneously. This development is anticipated...
Thursday 30 May 2024
Nvidia CEO meets Taiwan suppliers for Blackwell GB200 AI servers
Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang is in Taiwan on a whirlwind visit.
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Taiwanese banks embrace GenAI amid integration challenges, McKinsey survey finds
A survey by consulting firm McKinsey & Company found that a majority of Taiwanese banks have begun applying or testing Generative AI (GenAI).
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Samsung strengthens AI from three aspects: semiconductors, GenAI, home appliances
To establish its foothold amidst the AI wave, Samsung Electronics has been aggressively enhancing the competitiveness of its AI business through semiconductors, Generative AI, and...
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Semiconductor industry co-opetition between Taiwan and South Korea
The semiconductor industry is the lifeblood of South Korea, a country that heavily depends on its exports. In 2023, South Korea exported US$131 billion of semiconductors and imported...
Wednesday 29 May 2024
European carmakers rely on cross-continental partnerships to compete in low-priced EV race
The competition of EUR20,000 (US$21,750) EV has mobilized the European automotive supply chain. Local automakers tend to collaborate with partners to gain a foothold in the sector...
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Taiwan PCB makers gear up for AI PC era, replacement demand to emerge in 2H24
With 2024 widely regarded as the inaugural year for the AI PC era, Taiwanese PCB manufacturers are revving up to meet the upcoming replacement demand for AI PCs and notebooks, expected...