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Tuesday 11 February 2025
Sumco to end silicon wafer production at Miyazaki plant by 2026
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco has announced plans to cease silicon wafer production at its Miyazaki plant in Japan by the end of 2026, as part of its strategy to improve...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Taiwan's digital economy on track for NT$1 trillion milestone, but budget cuts cast shadow
Taiwan's digital economy has reached an annual output of NT$800 billion (approx. US$24.36 billion) and is projected to surpass NT$1 trillion by 2026, driven by the rapid expansion...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
iPhone slump reverberates through Taiwan's chip supply chain
Apple's iPhone revenue has fallen short of market expectations, slipping slightly year-over-year. The downturn is sending shockwaves through the mobile power amplifier (PA) sector,...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
How Foxconn quietly maneuvers behind the scenes as Honda-Nissan merger talks collapse
The rumored collapse of merger talks between Honda and Nissan amidst the EV industry's transformation has thrust Foxconn into the spotlight as it continues to explore partnerships...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Microsoft hit by French antitrust probe over rivals' Bing access
Microsoft Corp. is under investigation from the French antitrust authority amid concerns the US tech giant is degrading the quality of results when smaller rivals pay to use Bing...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
TEL expands production, forecasts AI-driven double-digit growth in semiconductor equipment by 2026
Tokyo Electron (TEL) has reaffirmed its positive annual outlook and announced plans to invest JPY104 billion (approx. US$685 million) in a new factory for circuit etching equipment...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Recycled plastics industry shifting capacities toward India
With global environmental regulations becoming stricter and trade barriers rising, the recycled plastics industry is experiencing significant changes. The EU's tougher environmental...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Japan approves Rapidus investment plan with tax incentives, new semiconductor bonds
Japan's Cabinet approved amendments to the Act on the Promotion of Information Processing and the Act on Special Accounts on February 7, 2025. The proposal, which will undergo a National...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
DeepSeek challenges memory makers SK Hynix, Samsung's HBM strategies
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has demonstrated a cost-effective approach to high-performance AI, potentially disrupting SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics' positions as key suppliers...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Yulon Group accelerates EV adoption in Taiwan and expands global footprint
Yulon Group has reinforced its commitment to accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Taiwan while expanding its mobility service ecosystem. During its Lunar New Year opening...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Decoding Taiwan-US semiconductor trade ties (Part 3): why Taiwan and South Korea avoid tariff wars
As the Trump administration considers tariffs on semiconductors imported into the US, which country would be most affected, and to what extent?
Monday 10 February 2025
Apple begins M5 chip mass production with TSMC and key suppliers from Japan, South Korea
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) strengthens its dominance in advanced semiconductor manufacturing as Apple begins mass production of the M5 chip for MacBook and...
Monday 10 February 2025
Samsung appoints Dustin Lee to revive China smartphone business
Samsung Electronics Device eXperience (DX) division is implementing significant changes to its overseas leadership to strengthen global competitiveness. Most notably, former Taiwan...
Monday 10 February 2025
Teco aims for balanced revenue with equal shares from Taiwan and global markets amid US tariff uncertainties
Changing US tariff policies have unsettled the global industry, but Teco chairman Morris Li is confident that the company's global presence ensures it is well-prepared to respond...
Monday 10 February 2025
Taiwan's aerospace ambitions rise on defense and commercial tailwinds
Taiwan's aerospace industry is gaining momentum as global demand for defense autonomy surges and the aviation sector rebounds. Industry sources note that defense and aerospace are...