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Friday 29 December 2023
Samsung and SK Hynix could benefit from US investigation into semiconductor supply chain
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced an investigation into the semiconductor supply chain and the national defense industrial base. An analysis by the South Korean securities...
Friday 29 December 2023
Sharp unveils quantum technology-powered system capable of 1,000+ simultaneous AGV control
Japan-based electronic titan Sharp recently showcased its AGV Operating System (AOS), capable of controlling 500 Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
Friday 29 December 2023
Samsung-owned Harman expected to reach over KRW1 trillion operating profits in 2023
In 2016, Samsung Electronics purchased Harman International, a US-based audio electronics company, at US$8 billion. Seven years later, Harman will likely see its operating profits...
Friday 29 December 2023
BOE invests in IT OLED first, but LGD is well-prepared for competition
Recently, Chinese panel manufacturer BOE announced that it plans to invest CNY63 billion (approx. US$8.8 billion) to construct an 8th-gen IT OLED production line. This has stirred...
Friday 29 December 2023
Japanese car and semiconductor companies form an alliance for automotive chiplet research
Twelve Japanese automakers, component manufacturers, and semiconductor companies have formed an alliance for the research and development of advanced automotive chips, aiming to produce...
Friday 29 December 2023
Beyond Telecom: Taiwan Mobile's comprehensive sustainability approach in the age of green energy
COP28 concluded with a resounding call to phase out fossil fuels. In response, numerous Taiwanese companies are taking proactive measures to cut carbon emissions, with many ramping...
Friday 29 December 2023
Simon Sze is remembered for paving the road for Taiwan's semiconductor industry
Semiconductor legend and scholar Simon Min Sze was commemorated in Taiwan by his students, friends, colleagues, and semiconductor industry celebrities including executives from TSMC,...
Friday 29 December 2023
Taiwanese IT service providers and CSPs eye industry boom in 2024
Geopolitical tension and the relaxation of cloud service usage regulations in the financial sector are expected to expand the Taiwanese IT service market, leading to sequential growth...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Japan to make third attempt at launching H3 rocket in February
Japan plans to launch its flagship H3 rocket in February following two failed attempts to inaugurate the craft during what was a woeful 2023 marred by costly missteps and major set...
Thursday 28 December 2023
The world's top 3 chip equipment makers are now all in Taiwan with Lam Research's latest R&D center
On the 28th, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs officially announced that Lam Research, a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer, is establishing a research center dedicated...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Japanese companies establish automotive advanced SoC R&D centers for self-driving chips
Toyota has initiated a new organization focusing on the R&D of car semiconductors. Members will likely include multiple Japan-based leading automakers and semiconductor companies...
Thursday 28 December 2023
TSMC and Rapidus fabs fuel semiconductor talent shortage in Japan
In response to the establishment of semiconductor facilities by major manufacturers in Japan, including TSMC's wafer plant in Kumamoto and Rapidus's new facility in Hokkaido, the...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Ericsson Taiwan's green initiatives in telecom industry
The COP28 agreement marked a crucial milestone, with new commitments offering the potential to phase out fossil fuels and decrease emissions. However, the question remains: will these...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Taiwan IC design houses to target diverse AI applications at CES 2024
As semiconductor companies gear up for CES 2024, Taiwanese IC design companies of all sizes, including major companies such as MediaTek, Realtek Semiconductor, and Himax Technologies,...
Wednesday 27 December 2023
AI tech patents: semiconductor equipment giants dominate, South Korean firms trail
As the global semiconductor equipment industry races to boost production efficiency, the infusion of AI into its processes has become the new norm. Yet, a rising worry within South...