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Wednesday 22 November 2023
Japan delivery robot development faces challenge from high costs, says DIGITIMES Research
Japan's delivery robot market is still at its initial stage of development. The costs for producing the machines and their operation afterward were still high. On the hardware side,...
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Stellantis deepens ties with CATL, considering joint battery plant in Europe
European automaker Stellantis and Chinese battery giant CATL announced that they have signed a non-binding MoU for the LFP battery supply in Europe. The pair is also considering building...
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Japan faces challenge of preventing tech leaks to China amid growing dependence
History may repeat itself as incidents similar to the Toshiba-Kongsberg scandal in 1987, which ignited the diplomatic crisis between Japan and the United States, may emerge due to...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
LGD's sale of its last 8.5-gen LCD plant in Guangzhou halted due to increasing strategic value
Recently, the focus of the South Korean panel industry has been on LG Display's (LGD) 8.5-gen factory in Guangzhou, China, as it is the only remaining liquid-crystal display (LCD)...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
SK On: mass production plan in 2Q24 won't be affected by fire at Yancheng site
South Korean EV battery manufacturer SK On's site in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, has completed construction, but the recent fire incident may impact the production schedule.
Tuesday 21 November 2023
14 IPEF member countries to cooperate in Supply Chain, Clean Economy, and Fair Economy
On November 20, the 14 partner nations of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) announced major achievements in Supply Chain, Clean Economy, and Fair Economy during...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Major satellite players visit Taiwan, focusing on collaboration with the government
Major global low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operators are making visits to Taiwan, actively engaging with relevant businesses in the supply chain. While numerous Taiwanese subcontractors...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
South Korea's October memory chip exports see first surge in 16 months
In October, South Korea witnessed a long-awaited turnaround in the export of memory chips, experiencing year-on-year growth after a hiatus of 16 months. This resurgence is seen as...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
China's aggressive poaching of South Korea's semiconductor talents and resources raises alarm
In recent years, Chinese semiconductor companies have been actively recruiting talent from South Korea and making strategic acquisitions and investments, triggering concerns within...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Taiwan gov't reveals offshore wind power round 3.2 rules amid industry debate
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is finalizing the selection rules for the round 3.2 of offshore wind power zonal development. The minimum threshold for industrial relevance...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Panel and optical industries lead charge in expected export growth
In its November 20 report on export statistics, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) sees opportunities for an end to the 14-month-long consecutive negative growth. Order...
Monday 20 November 2023
Taiwan overseas investment hits record high in Jan-Oct 2023
Statistics from the Investment Commission of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) indicate that 467 foreign investment approvals were granted during the first 10 months of...
Monday 20 November 2023
Samsung jumps into AI, set to unveil cutting-edge 3D packaging tech in 2024
With the surging demand for advanced semiconductors powering generative AI and end-user device AI, Samsung Electronics is reportedly set to launch its 3D packaging technology in 2024,...
Monday 20 November 2023
Marvell rumored to axe Taiwan SSD unit
A rumor is circulating in the chipmaking industry that Marvell is closing its SSD division in Taiwan, with hundreds of staff being dispersed and relocated to other companies.
Monday 20 November 2023
Iberdrola affirms commitment to Taiwan offshore wind despite project setbacks
Iberdrola's "Da Chung Bu Offshore Wind Project" in Taiwan, with a capacity of 1.2 GW, is accompanied by the 350 MW "Guo Feng Offshore Wind Farm." The company has affirmed its dedication...