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Wednesday 9 August 2023
Hyundai to introduce five EV models in India by 2032
South Korea's largest automaker is poised to gain its EV presence in India. Hyundai Motor announced on August 8 that it plans to launch five EVs and increase charging infrastructure...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Sumco sees sluggish silicon wafer demand continuing into 2024
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco stated during its earnings call that the demand for 12-inch wafers is sluggish, and this situation is expected to continue from the second...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Weak demand hit Japanese electronic component makers in 2Q23
The high inventory level of finished products is currently suppressing the performance of Japanese electronic component manufacturers. In the period of April to June 2023, among the...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Samsung establishes new Future Technology Office to compete in differentiated market
Amidst a global economic slowdown, Samsung Electronics is establishing a "Future Technology Office," hoping to be the first to develop new technology, improve product competitiveness,...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Taiwan launches carbon exchange to start trading in 1H24
Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchangee (TCSE) officially commences operations at Kaohsiung Software Park, southern Taiwan on August 7th, focusing on three key directions: voluntary offsetting,...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
TSMC unveils plan for JV foundry in Dresden
TSMC has announced that it will invest alongside Robert Bosch, Infineon Technologies, and NXP Semiconductors in European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in Dresden, Germany...
Tuesday 8 August 2023
Samsung to supply China-based SemiDrive automotive memory solutions
Samsung Electronics will start offering China-based SemiDrive automotive memory chips. As China has partly banned US-based Micron's products sold in China, whether South Korean-based...
Tuesday 8 August 2023
Four risks to know about carbon pricing
The Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (TCSE) opened on Monday. As the era of carbon pricing looms, industries are confronting the prevailing economic trend of carbon trading. In light...
Tuesday 8 August 2023
Taiwan tech expertise enables X-Platform for logistics trucks
An EV platform aiming to showcase Taiwan's technology strength was revealed on August 7. Cruise X, a company focusing on chassis engineering and design, built the X-Platform for logistics...
Tuesday 8 August 2023
DDI suppliers uncertain about 2H23 demand prospects
Display driver IC suppliers experienced a surge in short-lead-time orders in the second quarter, but it is uncertain whether this trend will continue into the second half of the year,...
Tuesday 8 August 2023
Samsung secures 3nm GAA new orders amid persisting foundry revenue challenges
According to Business Korea, there are rumors suggesting that Samsung foundry, including its System LSI division, may experience losses of up to 1 trillion KRW (approximately...
Tuesday 8 August 2023
Taiwan OSATs continue to strictly manage costs
Taiwan-based semiconductor backend houses continue to keep costs under control by, for instance, reducing bonuses for employees and lowering inventory levels for IC packaging materials,...
Monday 7 August 2023
Taiwan supply chain partners cautious about new iPhone sales outlook
All the new iPhone series for 2023 are very likely to feature Dynamic Island display technology, but Taiwanese partners in the supply chain, such as camera modules...
Monday 7 August 2023
Wistron steps up investment in Vietnam
Wistron's board of directors recently approved a company plan to inject an additional US$24.5 million into its manufacturing site in Vietnam.
Monday 7 August 2023
Taiwan shares AIoT tech for disaster preparedness at APEC conference
Typhoon Doksuri has brought heavy rainfall to northern China over the past two weeks, causing at least 20 deaths and affecting millions stuck in the resultant floods in the suburban...