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Tuesday 28 May 2024
DigiKey officially registers as an importer of record in Japan, offering Japanese customers a localized experience
DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest...
Tuesday 28 May 2024
China, Japan, and South Korea aim to strengthen supply chains at trilateral summit, Samsung eyes expanded role in China
Chinese Premier Li Qiang, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently held a trilateral summit in South Korea to deepen economic, trade,...
Tuesday 28 May 2024
LGES retools its first North American plant amid soft EV demand
Battery maker LG Energy Solution will enhance its plant in Michigan to strengthen the facility's role as the mother factory in North America. The South Korean company is building...
Monday 27 May 2024
US lawmakers, Nvidia boss visit Taiwan after Chinese drills
A bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers and Nvidia boss Jensen Huang arrived separately in Taiwan on Sunday, a day after China ended its biggest military exercise in a year around...
Monday 27 May 2024
WPG sees promising growth in 2024
IC distributor WPG Holdings has expressed optimism about its prospects for 2024, noting a steady rebound in the broader semiconductor business.
Monday 27 May 2024
South Korean media analyze why Samsung's HBM fails to pass Nvidia certification test
Samsung Electronic's HBM3E failed to pass Nvidia's verification tests due to heating and power consumption concerns. Although Samsung declined to comment on specific customers, the...
Monday 27 May 2024
Are TSMC and SK Hynix on the same page regarding HBM4 collaboration?
SK Hynix and TSMC are collaborating on the development of the next generation of high bandwidth memory (HBM). Although it is widely believed that SK Hynix would entrust TSMC with...
Monday 27 May 2024
Shipment target for Apple's OLED iPad Pro reportedly over 9 million units
Apple's first OLED-screen tablet, the iPad Pro, reportedly has a shipment target of over 9 million units. This is noteworthy given the recent downturn in the overall IT device mark...
Monday 27 May 2024
South Korea looks to bolster IC design sector, currently 1% of global market
South Korea has unveiled a support package to strengthen its semiconductor industry and catch up with international rivals. The plan aims to support large companies and weaker sectors,...
Monday 27 May 2024
Taiwan fab tool makers see demands rising in US and Europe
Onshoring efforts of semiconductor manufacturers have spurred the demand for more cost-effective fab tools. Fab machinery makers in Taiwan, including the supply chain partners of...
Monday 27 May 2024
Generative AI fuels Nvidia chip sales, shifts Taiwan's export dynamics
Generative AI has ignited a boom in Nvidia chip sales, with DRAM manufacturers offering HBM products also seeing a surge in orders.
Monday 27 May 2024
Innovation vs. regulation: Taiwan struggles to balance AI legislation amid global scrutiny
As global AI regulations gain momentum, Taiwan—a key player in AI hardware—has yet to finalize its "Artificial Intelligence Basic Act."
Monday 27 May 2024
SK Hynix contract liabilities jump 73% in 1Q24, likely fueled by Nvidia's massive prepayments
SK Hynix's contract liabilities saw a remarkable sequential increase of over 73% or KRW1.16 trillion (US$855 million) in the first quarter of 2024, sparking speculations that Nvidia...
Monday 27 May 2024
Taiwan's renewable goals clash with nuclear revival calls
Over the past eight years, Taiwan's government has spearheaded an ambitious energy transition, boosting renewable energy generation by a striking 110% since 2016.
Friday 24 May 2024
Former IBM Chief Accessibility Officer envisions digital inclusion transformation for Taiwan's manufacturing industry
Frances West, a pioneering advocate for digital inclusion in the corporate world, is looking to bring this innovative concept to Taiwan.