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Monday 4 December 2023
Japanese battery material companies diversifying suppliers as China tightens exports
China has imposed stricter export controls on graphite, a critical EV battery material, since December 1. Many Japan-based companies relying on China's raw materials have been diversifying...
Monday 4 December 2023
Taiwan-based BMC chip makers optimistic over demand growth driven by AI servers and edge computing
Seeing demand growth driven by edge computing and artificial intelligence (AI), microcontroller unit (MCU) manufacturers are making an effort to integrate AI into MCUs as well as...
Monday 4 December 2023
US' China-targeted battery rules likely to slow EV adoption
The US government released guidance on EV batteries and materials sourcing, mainly targeting China. Starting in 2024 and 2025, EVs will not be eligible for tax credits provided by...
Monday 4 December 2023
Taiwanese CCL makers show resilience against PCB market headwinds, bolstered by booming AI applications
Despite global inflation, rising interest rates, and challenges in the Chinese economy impacting the PCB industry Taiwan's three major copper-clad laminate (CCL) suppliers –...
Monday 4 December 2023
Samsung unveils next-gen process lab, eyeing AI chips supremacy in 10 years
Samsung Electronics recently inaugurated the "Next-Generation Process Development Lab" to spearhead the development of "killer-grade" technologies for the semiconductor industry over...
Monday 4 December 2023
Taiwan emerges as a global hub for medical tech revolution, powering 90% of world's AI servers and manufacturing
At the 2023 Healthcare Expo Taiwan, President Wong Chi-Huey of the Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry (IBMI) emphasized Taiwan's vital role in the evolving global health...
Monday 4 December 2023
No, Porsche doesn't part ways with Apple while embracing Google's built-in
Volkswagen Group has accelerated collaboration between its brands and third-party software developers. One of the cases was Porsche announced at the end of October that it will adopt...
Monday 4 December 2023
Weekly news roundup: Semiconductors headed toward strong 2024 and other top stories
The following articles were the most-read news during the week of Nov 27-December 1:
Friday 1 December 2023
Auto supply chain players adapt to net-zero goals, exploring recycled materials
Energy conservation and carbon reduction are posing substantial challenges to automakers, with an even more significant impact on supply chain players. Recent reports indicate a surge...
Friday 1 December 2023
AEWIN anticipates robust 2024 recovery fueled by AI edge computing and rigid demand in cybersecurity
Navigating through a market shift and a slowdown in economic growth during the initial three quarters of 2023, Taiwan-based IPC ODM/OEM firm AEWIN Technologies is gearing up for a...
Friday 1 December 2023
Samsung ramps up 2.5D packaging capacity, eyeing Nvidia AI GPU orders
Samsung Electronics is not only investing actively in the R&D and capacity expansion of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) technology, but also looking to broaden its market reach through...
Friday 1 December 2023
Tesla Cybertruck comes at higher-than-expected starting price; delivery begins in 2024
Tesla officially launched the long-waited Cybertruck on November 30, with three configurations available. The cheapest rear-wheel model has a price tag of US$60,990, over 50% more...
Friday 1 December 2023
How has generative AI fueled edge computing and raised the bar on privacy standards?
After the introduction of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI), it sparked a significant transformation in the global industry. As Generative AI continues to develop,...
Friday 1 December 2023
AI will be greatest driving force behind PCs, say tech leaders
The tech industry's main driver in 2024 will be AI, according to the leaders of industry heavyweights Quanta and Acer. Quanta chairman Barry Lam gave the opening keynote at the 6th...
Friday 1 December 2023
Can AI boost PC industry recovery in 2024?
Everyone in the PC industry is talking about AI PCs, but what defines an AI PC? Opinions differ on this question. For HP CEO Enrique Lores, AI PCs will allow users to run originally...