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Friday 28 March 2025
Samsung and SK Hynix profits set to soar with memory chip market recovery
As the memory chip market re-enters a favorable cycle, industry forecasts predict that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's operating profits in 2025 could surge by 40% compared to...
Friday 28 March 2025
LG Energy Solution to supply 1GWh of ESS batteries for Poland's clean energy transition
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has signed a battery supply deal with Polish utility Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) to deliver lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for a 1GWh energy...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Rapidus partners with Quest Global to advance 2nm chip development
Japanese semiconductor foundry Rapidus has signed an MoU with Singapore-based IC design contractor Quest Global to collaborate on the design and production of its upcoming 2nm chips...
Thursday 27 March 2025
'AI hype isn't a strategy': Dell exec's two-question reality check at AI EXPO 2025
As enterprises rush to implement AI across operations, Dell Technologies Systems Engineering Director Eric Leung says most hit the same two walls: soaring costs and unreliable data...
Thursday 27 March 2025
CMC resumes MG production, unveils 2025 EV and SUV plans amid tariff uncertainty
Taiwan-based China Motor Corporation (CMC), a Yulon Group subsidiary, held an investor conference on March 26, addressing the MG brand's production status, Taiwan's potential auto...
Thursday 27 March 2025
TCL CSOT's Guangzhou plant acquisition threatens Korean DDI suppliers
TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (TCL CSOT) is taking over LG Display's (LGD) LCD factory in Guangzhou, China, which may affect the LCD display driver IC (DDI) orders of...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Substrate and materials suppliers in CoWoS supply chain working to close capacity gaps
Nvidia's high-end AI server, the GB200, is facing challenges due to technical bottlenecks and material supply issues. Industry sources report that key materials used for chip substrates...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Positive outlook for quantum computing; academic and research initiatives poised to propel Taiwan forward
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently revised his earlier skepticism about the potential of quantum computing, now acknowledging its potential to enhance Nvidia's chip sales through synergies...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Trump tariff war disrupts Taiwan electronics and machinery industry
The US stock market has significantly declined due to the unpredictability of US President Donald Trump's policies, impacting Taiwan's capital markets as well. A survey conducted...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Data Image expands Vietnam production and expects quarterly growth in 2025
Data Image, a Qisda subsidiary, has entered the second phase of capacity expansion at its Vietnam facility. The company's expansion aligns with Qisda Group's broader strategy to mitigate...
Thursday 27 March 2025
AI Expo 2025: Edge AI will redefine human-machine interaction, says Qualcomm VP
In a pivotal appearance at AI EXPO Taiwan 2025, organized by DIGITIMES, Qualcomm's vice president and President of Qualcomm Taiwan and Southeast Asia, ST Liew, delivered...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Mundus Smart Energy to expand Japanese storage business by 2025, eyes new partnerships
Lealea Group's subsidiary Mundus Smart Energy is set to capitalize on its Japanese energy storage investments by 2025. The company anticipates revealing strategic partnerships in...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Demand for capacitors in servers to quadruple by 2029, say Japan analysts
The growth of AI data centers is expected to drive surging demand for capacitors used in servers, with the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)...
Thursday 27 March 2025
AI Expo 2025: AWS showcases AI and cloud advancements
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is highlighting its AI and cloud computing capabilities at the AI EXPO by DIGITIMES, with managing director Robert Wang emphasizing how advancements in semiconductor...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Trade partners on edge as Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' fast approach
With just a week until the April 2 deadline for the implementation of what US President Donald Trump calls "reciprocal tariffs," global markets are on edge. Will Trump soften his...