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Monday 11 December 2023
Taiwan's hydrogen ambitions: challenges and opportunities
In the global pursuit of sustainable energy, hydrogen stands out as the ultimate solution for energy transformation. Seen not only as a battleground for energy technology among nations...
Friday 8 December 2023
Japan sets aside $902 million for chipmakers Toshiba and Rohm
Japan is earmarking ¥129.4 billion ($902 million) to Rohm Co. and Toshiba Corp.'s joint push to boost production of power semiconductors, seen as key to lifting energy efficiency...
Friday 8 December 2023
SK Hynix will welcome AI era with new approach as co-CEO Park Jung-ho steps down
To welcome the AI era, the SK Group underwent a major executive reorganization for 2024. Park Jung-ho, a close associate of SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won (Anthony Chey), is stepping...
Friday 8 December 2023
Samsung: P3 plant construction on schedule
Samsung Electronics reportedly extended the construction contract for its P3 plant, leading to concerns about potential delays in the operational schedule. However, Samsung has emphasized...
Friday 8 December 2023
Japanese semiconductor players keen to enhance production processes with quantum annealing technology
Quantum technology, initially used in semiconductor R&D, is now making significant strides in optimizing combinatorial processes. Japan's semiconductor player Rohm is beginning...
Friday 8 December 2023
Samsung and SK Hynix planning for 2024 capex; key factors will be 'improve and reuse'
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are considering several capex plans for 2024, with the emphasis expected to lean toward reducing costs associated with the transition to advanced...
Friday 8 December 2023
Flying car innovation soars: Bellwether and UK-Taiwan partnership advance eVTOL technology
Intelligent transportation is emerging as a global trend and a revolutionary force in the field. Bellwether Advanced Mobility Solutions (BAMS), a subsidiary of the UK-based Bellwether...
Friday 8 December 2023
Taiwanese car component makers ride high on strong demand in China's booming NEV market
With the global car market scoring a robust performance in 2023, especially in China, Taiwanese automotive component manufacturers are experiencing a surge in shipment orders from...
Friday 8 December 2023
Clientron garners the prestigious 2024 Taiwan Excellence Award for innovative Smart eCockpit of Electric Vehicle
Clientron (TW code: 8119), a pioneer automotive electronics enterprise, has been honored with the "2024 Taiwan Excellence Award" for its groundbreaking "Smart eCockpit of Electric...
Friday 8 December 2023
LED firms in Taiwan turn to automotive applications: China and beyond
The LED supply chain has seen a downturn this year against the backdrop of the dim global economy. While a rebound has occurred in the third quarter, most firms' operations and profits...
Friday 8 December 2023
Taiwan's national geothermal team takes its first steps - challenges remain in achieving equipment independence
Geothermal power has the potential to be a steady and reliable energy source unaffected by weather conditions.
Friday 8 December 2023
Chip market to gain momentum in 2H24
Inventory restocking is anticipated to increase capacity utilization within the semiconductor supply chain starting in the latter half of 2024, according to market observers.
Thursday 7 December 2023
Taiwanese firms in China keen to cut capital amid rising US-China tensions
Amid rising trade and technology disputes between the US and China, Taiwanese companies with subsidiaries in China are undergoing a significant wave of capital reduction, as indicated...
Thursday 7 December 2023
Samsung and SK Hynix will both supply HBM3 for AWS Trainium 2
Following Nvidia and AMD's footsteps, cloud service provider AWS has started to design its proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) chips. This move is deemed beneficial for the growth...
Thursday 7 December 2023
A tentative TSMC, Amkor and Apple alliance in Arizona may erode Samsung's present advantage
With Amkor's official announcement of the construction of an advanced packaging facility in Arizona, an "alliance" consisting of TSMC, Apple, and Amkor is taking shape, posing a potential...