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Tuesday 2 April 2024
US asks South Korea to toughen up export controls on China chips
The US is asking South Korea to adopt restrictions on semiconductor technology exports to China similar to those Washington has already implemented, another sign the Biden administration...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Taiwan server industry experiences decline in 2023 revenues and shipments; poised to see growth in 2024, says DIGITIMES Research
DIGITIMES Research estimates that Taiwanese server-related business revenues declined by 7% in 2023, reaching above NT$2 trillion.
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Samsung Galaxy S25 to sustain dual-track AP system with Exynos 2500 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
Samsung Electronics is expected to maintain the dual-track application processor (AP) system for its next-generation Galaxy S25 series of smartphones in 2025, entailing the use of...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Kiwibot acquires Taiwan IC developer to protect robot cybersecurity
US autonomous delivery robot startup Kiwibot Company announced on April 2 to acquire Taiwan-headquartered AUTO Mobility Solutions Co. Ltd., a rare strategic move for a startup, not...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
South Korea's electricity tariff hike: business response?
South Korea's leading power utility, KEPCO, is poised to implement a hike in electricity tariffs following the parliamentary...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
TSMC to sign MoU with Kyushu Univ for joint research and talent training
Japanese media Yomiuri and Nikkei reported that TSMC will sign an MoU in April with Kyushu University covering semiconductor lectures, talent training, and joint...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Chinese SiC prices plummet amid production expansion and intensifying competition
Multiple Chinese media reported that prices of Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrate and epitaxy have fallen rapidly in recent months in China, as manufacturers from China and abroad are...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Xiaomi EV sheds light on issues of Apple's car project
Two pieces of news regarding smartphone makers-turned-car producers stood out in the first quarter of 2024: Apple reportedly canceled its vehicle project, and Xiaomi rolled out its...
Tuesday 2 April 2024
25% of EVs sold in EU in 2024 will be made in China
EU car manufacturers have warned that cheap EVs from China will weaken the market competitiveness of vehicles produced locally in Europe.
Monday 1 April 2024
Auto semiconductor demand to recover in 2Q24
Automotive semiconductors will see an improved market in the second quarter of 2024 after experiencing a market bottom and a slow season. However, the situations will vary in different...
Monday 1 April 2024
OpenAI to open new office in Tokyo as part of global expansion
OpenAI plans to open an office in Tokyo in April, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the artificial intelligence pioneer begins to build out its international opera...
Monday 1 April 2024
Downsizing concerns return as LGD continues to struggle
LGD wants to use its resources more efficiently.
Monday 1 April 2024
New Taiwanese administration to prioritize net zero, energy, talent in tech policy roadmap
President-elect Lai Ching-te has strongly endorsed policy recommendations regarding addressing talent shortage, achieving net zero emissions, and ensuring energy supply, according...
Monday 1 April 2024
Taiwan Microloops sees 20% growth in sales due to hot demand for cooling module
Cooling module manufacturer Taiwan Microloops Corp. expects its revenues in 2024 will increase by 20%, thanks to the demand for AI PCs and AI servers.
Monday 1 April 2024
BenQ promotes gaming products; optimistic about economic situation and AI demand
BenQ has set the tone for 2024 as the "year of gaming."