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Wednesday 27 March 2024
Japan-based suppliers capitalize on emerging glass substrate as chipmakers embrace advanced packaging
As global chipmaking leaders like Intel are optimistic about introducing glass substrates for advanced IC packaging, Japan-based PCB suppliers are capitalizing on the emerging tech...
Wednesday 27 March 2024
South Korean Congress may fail to approve its Chips Act amendment before deadline
Tax incentives promised for South Korean semiconductor companies by its version of the Chips Act may fall through the fingers.
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Let them eat xEVs: Nissan to launch 16 xEVs despite market lull
Nissan Motor announced that it will roll out 30 new vehicle models by the fiscal year 2026, including 16 electrified vehicles containing battery EVs (BEV) and hybrid EVs (HEV). The...
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Taiwan-based optics suppliers pursue opportunities in AI
Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) has continued branching out into products for AR/VR and Mixed Reality (MR) applications.
Wednesday 27 March 2024
China's ban on US chips may present opportunities for Taiwan ASIC designers
Taiwan-based ASIC designers are quietly seeking business opportunities arising from China's prohibition on the public sector's use of US chips, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 26 March 2024
IKKA-KY opens new plant in Nagoya to serve local automotive customers
Automotive and machine parts maker IKKA-KY held an opening ceremony for a JPY1 billion (US$6.6 million) new plant in Nagoya, Japan, on March 25.
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Will PHEV, all-solid-state batteries become new drivers for Chinese battery industry?
As the world's largest battery maker, China must remain vigilant about the industry climate.
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Japan strengthens dual-use tech cooperation with the private sector
Japanese manufacturers and the Japanese Ministry of Defense have been increasing cooperation and joint development. According to Nikkei, in the fiscal year 2023 (April 2023...
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Samsung to build fully automated fabs with Nvidia Omniverse platform
Samsung is building a virtual fab
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Toppan relocates CIS components production from Japan to China
Japan-based Toppan Holdings has shifted the production of components for CMOS image sensor components (CIS) from Japan to China, increasing local production by 40% as Beijing seeks...
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Samsung likely to solely supply 12-layer HBM3E to Nvidia as early as September
Reports suggest that Samsung Electronics may soon become the sole supplier of 12-layer HBM products for Nvidia.
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Taiwan's energy security at a crossroads
With global climate change on the rise and geopolitical risks looming, resource and energy supplies are increasingly constrained. For Taiwan, which imports 98% of its energy, strategic...
Tuesday 26 March 2024
LG and Samsung accelerate robotics investments, eyes commercial and home markets
LG and Samsung, eyeing the continual growth of the robotics market, are accelerating their investment efforts in their respective ventures.
Tuesday 26 March 2024
TSMC + Japan: win-win situation or mutual exploitation?
At a recent semiconductor forum hosted by a think tank under Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), former TSMC R&D Director Konrad Young and various scholars...
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Taiwan's high-tech market prospects promising for next 6 months
Taiwan's high-tech firms are anticipating a demand resurgence spurred by the strengthening economies of the US and China over the next six months.