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Thursday 25 July 2024
TSMC to break ground for German fab at year-end 2024, sources say
TSMC is expected to break ground on its new wafer fab in Germany around the end of 2024, with volume production to begin by the end of 2027, according to sources at semiconductor...
Thursday 25 July 2024
TSMC fab in Germany faces challenges for profitability
TSMC's German wafer fab will confront three major barriers to profitability: labor unions, high costs, and a limited workforce.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Kishida calls for more money to develop domestic chip sector
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration is drafting legislation to propel further investment in chipmaking capacity at home.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
BOE's B16 OLED commitment boosts South Korean suppliers, Wonik to receive increased orders
Chinese panel manufacturer BOE has recently announced the construction of its 8.6G IT OLED production line, known as B16. This development has significantly benefited numerous South...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Taiwan machinery sector gains from global supply chain reshuffle amid US-China tensions
Observers believe that US President Joe Biden's decision to forgo his re-election bid will undoubtedly boost Donald Trump's chances of returning to the White House. This could likely...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
SK Group megamerger to reshape Asia's energy landscape
SK Group, one of South Korea's largest conglomerates, is on the cusp of a monumental transformation. As the merger between SK Innovation (SKI) and SK E&S reaches its final phase,...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Taiwan offshore wind industry faces delays, shifts focus to Japan and Korea
Taiwan's offshore wind power industry, once heralded as a cornerstone of the country's green energy transition, is now grappling with significant challenges. Policy shifts and supply...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Intel Foundry faces hurdles in European expansion and performance struggles
Intel has confirmed that part of its European investment project has been shelved due to economic reasons, highlighting the chipmaker's challenges in its foundry business, which relies...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Onsemi selected to power next-gen VW EV
Onsemi has announced a landmark supply agreement with Volkswagen (VW) - the world's second-largest automaker - to provide a complete power box solution for its next-generation electric...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Samsung unveils the ultra-thin Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim to compete with Chinese rivals
Samsung Electronics, fresh off its July 2024 launch of new foldable phones, is gearing up to introduce a sleeker, more lightweight model: the Galaxy...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Taiwan Digital Affairs Minister outlines comprehensive AI strategy at AWS Summit
Promoting the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry is one of Taiwan's key priorities, according to Yennun Huang, Minister of Digital Affairs. Relevant measures...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
SDC 8.6G OLED investment fuels South Korea panel equipment import surge
South Korea's imports of panel manufacturing equipment soared tenfold in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching approximately US$315 million. This dramatic...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Who will benefit from a potential tariff war on chips?
With Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) chairman C. C. Wei promising to carry through overseas expansion plans regardless of the next US President, those securing TSMC's...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Sharp acquires communication patents from Foxconn subsidiary to boost wireless tech portfolio
Sharp has made a strategic move to enhance its mobile device wireless communication technology by acquiring communication patents from Foxconn. This acquisition aims to strengthen...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Outlook for Taiwan export orders optimistic
The prime season for the stocking of new products is rapidly approaching, and the outlook for Taiwan's export orders is optimistic, market sources believe.