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Thursday 27 April 2023
TSMC talks about enhanced N3E and other 3nm variants
At its 2023 North America Technology Symposium, TSMC showcased progress in its 2nm technology and new 3nm process variants, including an improved N3E.
Thursday 27 April 2023
Samsung posts record loss in memory business
Due to the memory downturn that persisted for multiple quarters, Samsung Electronics posted a loss in its semiconductor segment but expects a recovery from the second half of 2023.
Thursday 27 April 2023
Honda aims to make over 2 million EVs annually, tapping TSMC for stable chip supply
Honda Motor plans to grow EV market share in North America, China, and Japan with a goal of making more than 2 million vehicles annually by 2030. It has secured collaboration with...
Thursday 27 April 2023
Japanese makers actively automating production in China as labor shortage worsens
Japanese electronics components manufacturers with plants in China's coastal provinces are gradually changing their investment strategies there, actively incorporating production...
Thursday 27 April 2023
Should Samsung and SK Hynix fill gap left behind by Micron? Korean memory makers face another dilemma
Previously, it was rumored that the US had requested South Korea to not fill in the demand gap left behind after Micron got sanctioned by China. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are...
Thursday 27 April 2023
Korean makers enjoy rising profits with move to focus on IC substrates, says DIGITIMES Research
South Korea's top three PCB suppliers SEMCO, LG Innotek, and Daeduck, after discontinuing their unprofitable PCB products and moving toward high-end IC substrates, have stabilized...
Thursday 27 April 2023
TSMC, UMC step up automotive IC deployment
TSMC and United Microelectronics (UMC) have both stepped up their deployments in the automotive IC field.
Wednesday 26 April 2023
TSMC, GF strike new contracts with car vendors
TSMC and GlobalFoundries have both struck long-term contracts with car vendors.
Wednesday 26 April 2023
Taiwan exports to China drop by 30%
Taiwan's exports to China (including Hong Kong) were only US$34.3 billion from January to March 2023, a 30.6% decrease from the same period the previous year, according to Taiwan's...
Wednesday 26 April 2023
Kia aims to lift electric vehicle sales after record profit
Kia Corp. wants to increase sales of electric vehicles so they account for 9% of revenue by the end of the year, up from 5.5% last quarter.
Wednesday 26 April 2023
Hyundai reports 92.4% net profit increase in 1Q23
Strong sales worldwide in the first quarter of 2023 helped Hyundai Motor's profits. The carmaker released the financial results on April 25, with net profit growing 92.4% year-over...
Wednesday 26 April 2023
Top-3 Korean battery makers keen on domestic capacity expansions
South Korea's top-3 battery makers SK On, LG Energy Solution (LGES), and Samsung SDI are all on track to build additional domestic production capacities, in order to reduce the country's...
Wednesday 26 April 2023
GM raises 2023 guidance, adding Samsung SDI as battery partner
General Motors is expecting a strong 2023. It raised its whole-year guidance on April 25 after finishing the first quarter with US$3.8 billion of adjusted EBIT. In addition, the automaker...
Wednesday 26 April 2023
Linkcom to debut on Taiwan OTC securities market in mid-May
Magnetic components supplier Linkcom Manufacturing will debut on Taiwan's over-the-counter (OTC) stock market in mid-May as it moves to expand its power magnetic components and module...
Tuesday 25 April 2023
Automotive chip vendors to cut orders for semiconductor parts in 2Q23
Some Taiwan-based IC design houses and other chip vendors in Japan and the US may cut their orders for semiconductor parts by 10-20% in the second quarter on top of weak demand in...