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Thursday 31 October 2024
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun calls for understanding as advanced process inflation drives up smartphone prices
The era of advanced process inflation has arrived, with the price of 3nm processes continuing to rise. Key system-on-chip (SoC) components such as Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite and...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Smartphone shipments in India grow by 9% in 3Q24; Vivo claims top position for first time
While the global smartphone market continues to grapple with excess inventories, smartphone shipments in India grew by 9% compared to the same period last year. However, the industry...
Friday 18 October 2024
Taiwan's machinery sector navigates ECFA uncertainties, but US market recovery brings hope
Taiwan's machinery sector, particularly its machine tool makers, is navigating an uneven market recovery and multiple challenges. While the US market shows signs of improvement, China's...
Friday 4 October 2024
Taiwanese supply chain resilient against Typhoon Krathon; global concerns shift to labor strikes and geopolitical tensions
Typhoon Krathon has hit Taiwan with significant force, moving slowly across the island. As of October 3rd, southern Taiwan, including Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Pingtung, is experiencing...
Friday 13 September 2024
Apple's iPhone 16 breaks new ground with AI and aggressive pricing strategy
Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16 series, along with details on its Apple Intelligence AI, pricing, and release schedule. With notable performance upgrades but prices unchanged...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Growth in Europe expected in 2025, says Acer EMEA head
Although inflation and geopolitical uncertainties still linger in the PC market in Europe, the final months of 2024 will see these impacts fade away, leading to a rebound in 2025,...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Yageo sees AI drive passive component demand
Yageo believes AI will fuel passive component demand, with operations improving further in the third quarter of 2024.
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Passive component demand picking up, thanks to market recovery and AI
AI has been a driving force for Taiwan-based companies in relevant supply chains, boosting their profiles on the global stage.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
ASE sees better prospects in 2H24, thanks to robust advanced packaging demand
ASE CEO Tien Wu said at the company's 2024 shareholder meeting on June 26 that the semiconductor industry will have better performance in the second half of 2024, thanks to the demand...
Thursday 18 April 2024
Consumer electronics market remains mired in downturn as inflation persists
The consumer electronics market has remained sluggish since 2023, with no evident signs of recovery even after the first quarter of 2024, whether for smartphones, notebooks, or consumer...
Friday 12 April 2024
Network equipment makers await market recovery, as high inflation impacts consumer spending
As consumer spending remains low amid high inflation in Europe and the US, network equipment makers have seen expectations for the first quarter of 2024 dashed, as demand from Europe...
Monday 25 March 2024
'Green inflation' and 'secular stagnation', which will come first to AI?
An electricity price hike in Taiwan may ignite a butterfly effect on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry and supply chains.
Wednesday 20 March 2024
Samsung grapples with surging procurement costs amid global inflation, geopolitical factors
Samsung Electronics witnessed a significant surge in the procurement costs of raw materials for IT products in 2023.
Friday 15 December 2023
GrayRhino Watch: uncertainties and geopolitical risks in 2024
With Taiwan's November exports returning to positive growth year-on-year, the Ministry of Finance sees a rebound in tech trade in the fourth quarter of 2023 and into 2024. However,...
Friday 8 December 2023
TSMC: uncertainties remain in 2024 amid high inflation and rising costs
TSMC held the 2023 Supply Chain Management Forum on December 7th and presented the 2023 TSMC Excellent Performance Award. TSMC stated that the global supply chain is facing challenges...
Research Report Database
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research