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Thursday 21 December 2023
LGD increase capital by KRW1.36 trillion to bet on OLED
LG Display (LGD), which has experienced six consecutive quarters of losses, has announced a capital increase with consideration of KRW1.36 trillion (approx. US$1.04 billion) to secure...
Thursday 21 December 2023
JIC postpones delisting of JSR, awaits approval from China
The state-backed Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) pushed back the expected start of its tender offer for JSR from December 2023 to late February 2024 due to an extended review period...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Taiwan's electronics export orders rebounded in November, ending 12 consecutive months of annualized decline
Taiwan's export orders for electronics products surged by 3.5% year-on-year to reach $17.8 billion in November, driven by increased orders received by IC design houses and chip channel...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Japan trade minister aims to help Rapidus grow customer base
Japan's new trade minister says he hopes to expand the scope of support for Rapidus Corp. by helping the local startup grow its customer base.
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Toyota vows reform after affiliate caught in safety scandal
Toyota Motor Corp. pledged "fundamental reform" after subsidiary Daihatsu Motor Co. was forced to suspend all shipments — and now faces a government raid of its offices —...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Microsoft, PwC partner to create smart carbon exchange platform targeting Taiwanese SMEs
In response to the carbon management needs of 1.63 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Taiwan, Microsoft Taiwan and PwC Taiwan have joined forces to introduce the...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Tesla charging connector attracts 28 automakers as Volkswagen joins the crowd
Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) has won over most leading carmakers after the Volkswagen group said several of its brands will adopt the charging connector in North...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
NTT innovative optical wireless network in Japan
According to DIGITIMES Research's studies, NTT's innovative optical and wireless network (IOWN) initiative, aiming to use photonics technologies to realize high-speed, large-capacity,...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
China-based Neta, LK Technology to develop 20,000+ ton die-casting machine
Carmakers have been pursuing more advanced production methods as automotive electrification continues. Chinese EV brand Neta announced that it will start developing a die-casting...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Taiwan unveils next-gen chip design initiative for tech autonomy beyond 2026
In response to the technological needs anticipated after 2026, Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has unveiled the "Key Emerging Chip Design and Development Program."...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
The fusion of AI and IoT paves the way for Taiwan's tech pioneers
The AI landscape has hit a new milestone with the advent of cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLM). The rise of these next-gen AI technologies,...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
'On-device AI' to boost profitability and fuel turnaround for NAND Flash
With generative AI fueling the DRAM market, on-device AI is expected to boost the profit performance of NAND Flash. Recent analyses also estimated that the second half of 2024 will...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Rayzher breaks into supply chain for new TSMC fab in Japan
Rayzher Industrial, a company specializing in cost control, engineering design, and construction management, has entered the supply chain for TSMC's under-construction Kumamoto fab...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Taiwan's NSTC offers grants for local heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging EDA tools
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) 2023 Electronic Resurgence Initiative 2.0 has inspired Taiwan to develop its electronic design automation tools for heterogeneous...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
LG set to showcase transparent automotive antenna at CES 2024
LG Electronics, having strengthened its investment in the automotive business, is set to showcase a new generation of transparent automotive antennas at CES 2024. The company's entry...