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Friday 4 October 2024
HP eyes Taiwan R&D cuts, considers shift to Singapore amid changing supply chain strategy
Rumors have circulated in the PC market that Hewlett-Packard (HP) is adjusting its workforce in Taiwan, with plans to reduce staff in two phases starting in October.
Friday 4 October 2024
Effects of possible US sanction on Chinese displays remain to be seen, says SDC president
As more reports emerge regarding the possible sanction on Chinese displays, the industry is looking out for further movement from the United States. South Korean media reported that...
Friday 4 October 2024
Global and Taiwan AI healthcare markets estimated to see robust CAGR from 2023 to 2030, says DIGITIMES Research
The market size of AI applications for healthcare was US$19.2 billion in 2023, and DIGITIMES Research estimates that the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...
Friday 4 October 2024
Mitsubishi Electric commences delivery of power modules produced from 12-inch wafers
Mitsubishi Electric has announced that silicon power semiconductor chips produced at its Fukuyama factory in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, have begun supplying module assembly lines,...
Friday 4 October 2024
HD Renewable Energy eyes 2025 growth as green power market expands
HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) reported impressive performance from its subsidiary, Star Exchange, driven by robust growth in the green energy market. Major semiconductor firms such as...
Friday 4 October 2024
Japan-based Rohm and China-based Great Wall Motors partner on SiC power semiconductors for EVs
Japan-based Rohm and China-based Great Wall Motors have announced a strategic partnership to develop and supply SiC power semiconductors for EVs, reports Nikkei.
Friday 4 October 2024
NextDrive eyes Japanese capital market after Tokyo Stock Exchange nod
Taiwan's energy startup NextDrive has deployed more than 37,000 energy solution sites across Taiwan and Japan, leveraging advanced distributed energy management technology to expand...
Friday 4 October 2024
AI applications, semiconductors to boost Taiwan 2024 GDP
The robust demand stemming from AI device applications and related semiconductor demand will bring Taiwan's GDP to a record high in 2024, according to industry observers.
Friday 4 October 2024
Novatek to mass-produce OLED TDDI in 2Q25; Apple expected among first customers
Novatek, Taiwan's leading display driver IC (DDI) manufacturer, has announced plans to commence mass production of its highly anticipated OLED TDDI technology as early as the second...
Friday 4 October 2024
TSEC's solar cell exports show success with steady rise over quarters
William Liao, Senior Vice President, and Henry Chiang, spokesperson of TSEC, stated on October 3 that the solar module and cell production capacity in the US is currently only half...
Friday 4 October 2024
Taiwan leads Asia-Pacific offshore wind power market; Japan and South Korea making progress
Taiwan's offshore wind power is projected to achieve a total installed capacity of more than 3 gigawatts (GW) upon full grid connection in 2024. International wind turbine developers...
Friday 4 October 2024
Motech forecasts solar market equilibrium by 2026, TOPCon efficiency to hit 26%
Fred Yeh, president of solar system manufacturer Motech, stated on October 3 that demand for solar products is rising due to net-zero building requirements, and Motech has begun making...
Friday 4 October 2024
Taiwan electronics industry thriving despite global manufacturing weakness
Taiwan's electronic components exports swung back to growth in August 2024, hitting a record in the amounts of orders for the same month, despite weakness in the global manufacturing...
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 energy shift faces grid challenges amid global net-zero push
The global shift toward clean energy, driven by the need to address extreme climate events, is reshaping both the power and automotive industries. As the push for net-zero emissions...