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Friday 4 October 2024
Chip demand for telecom projects to pick up in 2025
To raise network standards for the general public, governments around the world have been increasing their budgets for network infrastructure since 2023. Telecom operators, the networking...
Friday 4 October 2024
Micron expands hiring in Taiwan, Japan amidst HBM production demand
In anticipation of favorable market conditions, Micron Technology will implement extensive talent recruitment initiatives in Taiwan and Japan, according to the US memory chip vendo...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Taiwan's 6G push gains traction: NTN technology scores 5-year government funding
Taiwan is gearing up to launch its 6G commercial trial network in 2028, supported by a government-approved five-year funding plan focused on advancing key technologies in non-terrestrial...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Bright LED defies market trends, sustains momentum into 2025
As market demand rebounded in 2024, Bright LED Electronics Corp. achieved stable operations starting in the second quarter. The company posted an after-tax net profit of NT$89 million...
Thursday 3 October 2024
BYD reportedly plans to establish EV plant in India in 2025
China-based automotive giant BYD is reportedly in talks with Indian conglomerates Reliance Group and Adani Group to set up a local manufacturing base in India. This move comes despite...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Qualcomm to debut next-gen flagship PC processor in 2H25
Qualcomm is set to unveil its next flagship mobile platform, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, along with other products at its annual launch event scheduled for late October. However, new...
Thursday 3 October 2024
China solar energy sector dogged by oversupply
China's solar energy firms, which have 85% of the global market, are being hit by an unprecedented level of oversupply and encountering export challenges in the European and US markets,...
Thursday 3 October 2024
TSMC's backend equipment suppliers benefit from AI chip demand
Strong AI chip demand has led to full utilization of TSMC's fab capacity, benefiting related suppliers such as Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) and equipment manufacturers...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Sumitomo Metal Mining to mass produce 8-inch SiC wafers
Sumitomo Metal Mining has unveiled plans to significantly increase its production of SiC wafers. The company's subsidiary, Sicoxs, will establish a new production line in Japan to...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Taiwan's carbon fee policy faces dual challenges from local and EU regulations
Taiwan is set to introduce a carbon fee in 2025, targeting approximately 500 companies with rates between NT$300 (approx. US$9.30) and NT$500 per metric ton. However, the final fee...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Micro Electricity partners with Saigontel for 300 MW solar park in Vietnam
Micro Electricity, an energy services provider, has announced a partnership with Vietnam's Saigon Telecommunications (Saigontel) to jointly develop a 300 MW solar power park and a...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Inventec AI chip IP development comes to fruition
Inventec has already seen clients start volume production for AI chips leveraging its intellectual property (IP), according to the Taiwan-based ODM.
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Global automotive semiconductor demand shows regional disparities
The automotive supply chain has been divided into two camps in recent years: the West, encompassing Europe and the US, and China. While near-term demand projections remain uncertain,...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Taiwan's IC design houses expect slow 4Q24, hope for 2025 rebound
Taiwan's IC design houses are anticipating a sluggish fourth quarter in 2024 but remain hopeful for a rebound in 2025, driven by increased demand in sectors such as PCs, network communications,...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
IC design houses seek lower quotes for mature chipmaking processes
IC design firms are aggressively negotiating with foundry partners to achieve lower quotes for mature process manufacturing in order to alleviate cost pressure, according to industry...