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Friday 22 December 2023
Samsung's semiconductor employee bonus payment hits new low
Seeing a decline in business in 2023, Samsung Electronics decided to cut the bonus payments for its employees this year. From getting 100% or 50% of their salary as a bonus, Samsung's...
Friday 22 December 2023
Taiwan power sector gears up for AI-powered green future amid COP28 resolutions
Amid the conclusion of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), discussions surrounding future net-zero carbon trends and ambitious goals have sparked initiatives...
Friday 22 December 2023
Taiwan-based ICT firm reportedly earns roadshow tickets from a European car maker
Sources in the electronics market indicated that one of the leading Taiwan-based electronics manufacturers has earned tickets to the roadshow of a major European automotive manufacturer...
Friday 22 December 2023
Hyundai Motor will halt two South Korean parts factories amid EV push
Hyundai Motor continues to review its assets in the transition to EVs. The automaker plans to stop operations at its two engine parts plants in South Korea and is considering outsourcing...
Friday 22 December 2023
Chip industry navigating growth and challenges in the evolving industry landscape
The importance of the semiconductor industry to Taiwan is self-evident. Among them, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) holds a high global market share in advanced...
Friday 22 December 2023
Taiwanese manufacturers scale back investments amid projected China economic downturn
In the face of the US-China trade and tech wars, sluggish domestic demand, falling exports, and the impact of a shrinking population, global organizations have slashed China's 2024...
Friday 22 December 2023
South Korea optimistic about recovery in memory, panel, and PC in 2024
Recently, optimism has been growing in the South Korean industry regarding the economic situation and market outlook for 2024. Besides semiconductors, markets like displays, home...
Friday 22 December 2023
Suppliers say delivery time and emission reduction goals pressure carmakers to misbehave
A recent third-party panel investigation revealed more misconduct at Daihatsu Motor, affecting Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru vehicle models. Hotai Motor, Toyota's exclusive distributor...
Friday 22 December 2023
Taiwan Color Optics sees LiDAR potential in autonomous driving and beyond
Taiwan Color Optics (TCO), BMW's sole laser light provider, believes LiDAR represents the last mile of autonomous driving. LiDAR is still expensive, but TCO hopes to use semiconductor...
Friday 22 December 2023
Taiwan compound semiconductor firms unfazed by Luxshare buyout of Qorvo backend fabs in China
Luxshare Precision Industry's impending acquisition of Qorvo's backend fabs in China is unlikely to have a significant impact on Taiwan-based compound semiconductor firms, according...
Thursday 21 December 2023
VIS partners with National Taiwan University to develop negative emissions technology
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), a Taiwan-based 8-inch IC foundry, has launched a three-year (Phase I) research collaboration with National Taiwan University titled "Enhancing...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Panasonic terminates Oklahoma battery project while keeps considering expansion in NA
Panasonic Energy, Panasonic's battery arm, announced on December 20 that it will no longer pursue a plan to build a battery factory in Oklahoma, USA. Although not specifying the reason,...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Taiwan's top display panel makers hold positive outlook for 2024
Taiwan's leading display panel manufacturers, AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux are more optimistic about 2024. AUO chairman Paul Peng anticipates moderate industry growth, while Innolux...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Japanese semiconductor equipment and material giants facing emerging challenges
As Japan is trying to rebuild its leadership in the chipmaking industry, its semiconductor equipment and material industries enjoy advantages. Still, challenges remain as Japan sees...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Japanese carmakers likely to grow Chinese market share in 2H24
Hiroca Holdings, a Taiwan-headquartered automotive interior parts supplier, used to supply a large portion of its products made in China to Japanese carmakers. With the automotive...