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Tuesday 6 February 2024
Competing in the satellite race: strategies for Taiwanese enterprises
The contours of the low-Earth orbit(LEO) satellite industry are gradually coming into focus, presenting both opportunities and challenges for Taiwanese enterprises.
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Wait for it... US teases major Chip Act funding announcement
The US Department of Commerce is preparing to allocate funds from its semiconductor manufacturing revitalization plan.
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Taiwan-based NB ODMs pivot resources to HPC and AI in 2024
In a recent shift, Taiwan-based laptop ODMs are directing their 2024 resources toward non-notebook ventures, notably in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and AI.
Tuesday 6 February 2024
China SiC capabilities push means global competition: Q&A with SAS chairperson Doris Hsu (II)
With the government's support, Chinese companies have scaled the silicon carbide (SiC) segment and secured partnerships with some international IDMs. In the second part of an interview...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
PSMC reportedly to produce MRAM in Japan
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC), a Taiwanese pure-play foundry, is reportedly planning to collaborate with a startup company in Japan to manufacture magnetoresistive...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Taiwan's energy players lead charge into Southeast Asian and Japanese markets
The quest for green energy has intensified as nations strive for carbon neutrality. Taiwan's energy giants are nurturing the domestic green energy market and setting their sights...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Japan's semiconductor renaissance (2): advanced packaging and materials
The Japanese government's efforts to attract foreign semiconductor investment have been very effective, with almost every major international semiconductor manufacturer responding...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
PMIC supplier GMT faces market uncertainty
Taiwanese power management IC (PMIC) supplier Global Mixed-Mode Technology (GMT) has expressed uncertainty regarding near-term market visibility.
Tuesday 6 February 2024
TSMC unlikely to adopt High-NA EUV for 2nm, A14 processes
TSMC has not placed orders for high-numerical aperture (High-NA) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) tools and is unlikely to use the technology in 2nm and 1.4nm (A14) process manufacturing,...
Monday 5 February 2024
China SiC capabilities push means global competition: Q&A with SAS chairperson Doris Hsu (I)
China-based companies are expected to march into the compound semiconductor segment in 2024 as they solve the bottleneck of SiC crystal growth and are recognized by global companies...
Monday 5 February 2024
LGES, Hyundai reportedly to double battery production in Indonesia
As China-based BYD announced a US$1.3 billion investment in Indonesia, Hyundai Motor, which sees the country as a critical market, will likely take a countermeasure. The South Korean...
Monday 5 February 2024
TBMC forms strategic alliance with US biotech firm, aiming to become the 'TSMC of biomedicine contract manufacturing'
The Taiwan Bio-Manufacturing Corporation (TBMC), initiated by the government, recently formed a strategic alliance with the US-based biotech specialist National Resilience. The collaboration...
Monday 5 February 2024
Nissan aims to mass-produce LFP batteries in 2026 for emerging markets
Nissan plans to manufacture the cheaper LFP batteries in Japan. Starting in 2026, the automaker will use the batteries to power EVs sold in emerging markets.
Monday 5 February 2024
Japan's wafer-cleaner Screen mops up market share with new plant
Japanese semiconductor wafer cleaning equipment leader Screen has completed construction of a new factory at its existing facility in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, and officially began...
Monday 5 February 2024
Roses are red, ultraviolets are blue, Samsung and ASML announce High-NA EUV equipment debut
Samsung Electronics and Dutch equipment manufacturer ASML jointly announced an investment in a semiconductor advanced process development center in South Korea.