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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...
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 —...