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Friday 19 January 2024
International automakers accelerate lithium battery development, turning down China-made powertrains
The growing EV market keeps driving the demand for lithium batteries. Companies like CATL, BYD, LG Electronics, SK Group, and Panasonic are said to increase investment in powertrains...
Friday 19 January 2024
Taiwan chips ahead: Eight years under Tsai see semiconductor surge, but diversification lags
Over the past eight years under President Tsai Ing-wen's administration, Taiwan has witnessed an undeniable concentration of talent and resources in the semiconductor industry, despite...
Friday 19 January 2024
Chinese carmakers embracing LLMs to enhance smart cockpits and accelerate autonomous driving
Large language models (LLMs) are reshaping various industries, including the electric vehicle (EV) sector. As generative AI continues to evolve, integrating these models in vehicles...
Friday 19 January 2024
Research Insight: AI takes center stage at CES 2024
Themed "All ON," CES 2024 hosted more than 4,000 exhibitors, featuring 1,200 startups, among them a significant representation from Taiwan. In a groundbreaking move, the event's primary...
Friday 19 January 2024
Taiwanese automotive supply chain remains unimpacted for now as Red Sea crisis continues
Intense situations at the Red Sea have delayed car component deliveries, forcing Tesla and some European and Japanese automakers to suspend production. Taiwan-based automotive suppliers...
Friday 19 January 2024
TV brand's new secret sauce: AI processors
Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has noted that AI chips have become a key focus for TV brands. The top four global TV brands, including Samsung Electronics,...
Friday 19 January 2024
Status of EV solid-state battery market
China, Japan and South Korea are all keen on pushing the development of solid-state batteries for EVs with volume production expected for 2025 and commercially available for 2028.
Friday 19 January 2024
Uncertainties may disrupt German EV market
The electric vehicle (EV) landscape in Germany may see disruption in 2024 as Chinese manufacturers make inroads into the market, and reduced government subsidies put pressure on growth...
Friday 19 January 2024
Wah Lee sees strong materials demand for advanced packaging, AI
Materials distributor Wah Lee Industrial is upbeat about demand supporting advanced chip manufacturing and AI applications.
Friday 19 January 2024
Supply chain adopts protective stance in turbulent Chinese EV market
China is now the world's largest single electric vehicle (EV) market due to rapid growth driven by government policies, with domestic startups and leading international brands vying...
Friday 19 January 2024
LGES goes the extra mile with single-crystal cathodes
South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) is using single-crystal small-grain cathode materials in batteries, to increase the driving range of electric vehicles.
Friday 19 January 2024
TSMC to see revenue increase 21-25% in 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) expects its revenue in US dollars to increase 21-25% this year, exceeding the foundry market average of 20%.
Friday 19 January 2024
Taiwan's record 2025 tech budget prioritizes semiconductor, AI, net-zero
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has proposed the government's technology budget for 2025 at a record level of NT$180 billion (US$5.70 billion).
Friday 19 January 2024
Backend houses bullish about advanced packaging demand
Long-term prospects are bright for advanced packaging technology, thanks to robust demand for AI and HPC chips, according to sources at backend houses.
Thursday 18 January 2024
Mark Liu hints at exciting TSMC milestones by June
In the fourth quarter 2023 financial results conference hosted on January 18, 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) chairman Mark Liu confirmed that C.C. Wei will...