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Monday 13 May 2024
Taiwan should redefine the value of its supply chain
In 2000, Bill Gates visited Taiwan for the World Congress of Information Technology (WCIT), and in 2009, Steve Ballmer, the second president of Microsoft, visited Taiwan only for...
Monday 13 May 2024
Semco accelerates glass substrate production, eyeing high demand in HPC and automotive applications
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is reportedly expediting the development of its semiconductor packaging-use Glass Core Substrate (GCS) business by advancing the construction of...
Monday 13 May 2024
Triton ignites Taiwan's pursuit of satellite self-sufficiency
Taiwan's entry into space exploration reached a historic milestone with the successful deployment of Triton,...
Monday 13 May 2024
Weekly news roundup: Apple sparks speculation of partnership with EV startup
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of May 6 – May 10.
Monday 13 May 2024
Rohm revving up to deepen integration with Toshiba in power semiconductors
Japan's Rohm Semiconductor is seeking to strengthen business integration with the recently delisted Toshiba, particularly in power semiconductors.
Friday 10 May 2024
LG set to outperform Samsung in iPad OLED panel shipments
Market research firm DSCC recently stated that for Apple's OLED iPad launched in 2024, LG Display (LGD) is expected to account for over 65% of the panel shipments, ahead of Samsung...
Friday 10 May 2024
Panasonic's battery unit benefits from US subsidy as weak EV demand to impact sales
Panasonic Group reported a record-high net income for the fiscal year ending in March 2024. Its battery business received significant tax credits from the US Inflation Reduction Act...
Friday 10 May 2024
Rapidus gears up for advanced packaging and chiplet technologies as it races to 2nm production
Japan's semiconductor foundry startup Rapidus, now on a mission to mass produce 2nm chips by 2027, is developing advanced packaging and chiplet technologies, with a particular focus...
Friday 10 May 2024
Fuel cell is pivotal for Taiwan's hydrogen industry, according to DIGITIMES Research
In the realm of "decarbonization"-spawned green business opportunities, the spotlight shines brightly on low-carbon hydrogen, an arena deemed indispensable in the medium to long term...
Thursday 9 May 2024
In light of market recovery, Samsung and LG launch new monitor products targeting gaming and AI
To take advantage of the rebound in the global monitor market in 2024, companies such as Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are targeting high-performance, gaming, and AI demands...
Thursday 9 May 2024
SK Hynix subsidiary in China reportedly to sell 49.9% stock to local business
As a subsidiary of SK Hynix, SK Hynix System IC is reportedly in the process of selling its equity in Wuxi, China. It is anticipated that in the future, SK Hynix System IC Wuxi will...
Thursday 9 May 2024
Samsung designates separate teams for HBM3E and HBM4 development, targeting HBM market supremacy
Samsung Electronics reportedly plans to dedicate separate development teams for next-generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) products, HBM3E and HBM4, to strengthen its competitiveness...
Thursday 9 May 2024
Backed by robust profit, Toyota to invest JPY2 trillion in supply chain, EV, SDV
Toyota Motor reported hefty profit growth for the past fiscal year ending March 2024, thanks to booming hybrid EV sales and a weaker Japanese Yen. The automaker said it plans to invest...
Thursday 9 May 2024
Taiwan system assemblers pursue profit growth amid unclear iPad demand
Taiwan-based system device assemblers are seeking profit growth by expanding output and component integration, as the tablet market sees limited momentum and demand for Apple's latest...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
SoftBank is said in talks to buy troubled AI chip firm Graphcore
SoftBank Group Corp. is in talks to acquire Graphcore Ltd., a struggling British semiconductor startup once valued at $2.8 billion, according to people familiar with the deals.