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Thursday 25 April 2024
Samsung faces Pakistan smartphone shortage after winning debut
Samsung Electronics Co. is facing a shortage of its S24 smartphones in Pakistan after seeing unprecedented demand for its flagship phone.
Thursday 25 April 2024
Asia-Pacific's largest offshore wind farm begins operations in Taiwan
Danish energy titan Orsted announced the grid connection of its Greater Changhua 1 and Greater Changhua 2a offshore wind farms in Taiwan.
Thursday 25 April 2024
Japanese materials and equipment suppliers gaining from HBM expansion drive
The continuous surge in generative AI applications is driving strong demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), significantly benefiting Japanese suppliers of materials and equipment...
Thursday 25 April 2024
Taiwan's 'semiconductor diplomacy' under scrutiny amid new challenges
The Taiwan Chip-driven Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP) has taken a significant step by establishing an office in Prague, Czech Republic, focusing on nurturing chip design talent...
Thursday 25 April 2024
Taiwan plots US$1 trillion sustainable ICT roadmap
At the ITRI Net Zero Day 2024 forum, industry leaders outlined strategies for Taiwan's semiconductor and ICT sectors to drive global sustainability efforts and transition to net zero...
Thursday 25 April 2024
Over 90% foreign production strikes South Korean battery exports
In 2023, South Korea saw the first decline in rechargeable battery exports in eight years. The industry suspected that the situation is related to major battery manufacturers like...
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Microsoft gathers the quartet of South Korean tech titans for high-stakes AI summit
Microsoft touted as the world's largest AI service provider, has reportedly invited several leading figures in the South Korean tech industry to attend a high-level meeting.
Wednesday 24 April 2024
OLED expected to welcome long-awaited bloom in 2024 due to arrival of Apple's new iPad
The expectation for the OLED display market in 2024 is quite high, with market research firms forecasting a rebound in revenue, especially with Apple's iPad set to feature OLED displays...
Wednesday 24 April 2024
HBM prices likely to fall in 2H24 due to intensified market competition
Nvidia is arguably the biggest "beneficiary" of Artificial Intelligence (AI) so far, but the recent 10% plunge in Nvidia's stock price and the evaporation of its market capitalization...
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Battery information sharing among Japan, EU, US aims to cut reliance on Chinese materials
Japan and the European Union have agreed to collaborate on a scheme to share information about battery material production locations and the supply chain. The move will help the two...
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Taiwan handset unit sales increase in 1Q24
Handset unit sales in Taiwan increased nearly 4% from a year earlier to 1.23 million units in the first quarter of 2024, when Android smartphone manufacturers experienced market share...
Wednesday 24 April 2024
More Taiwan IC design businesses leaving entry-level market in China
More Taiwan-based IC design houses are pulling out of the entry-level market segment in China, where the government encourages self-sufficiency for at least commodity chips, according...
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Taiwan's PCB and chip gear makers expanding presence in SEA market
Taiwan's PCB and semiconductor equipment manufacturers are poised to enhance their footprint in Southeast Asia by establishing manufacturing operations or bolstering their customer...
Tuesday 23 April 2024
SK On reportedly retooling Ford-dedicated battery production line for Hyundai
Hyundai Motor has reportedly tied up with battery maker SK On in the US. Before the pair establishes a joint venture, SK On will retool a battery production line dedicated to Ford...
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Rohm and STMicroelectronics extend SiC wafer supply contract
Rohm and STMicroelectronics have extended their previously signed supply contract for Silicon Carbide (SiC) wafers for several more years.