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Tuesday 26 September 2023
South Korea to invest KRW2.2 trillion in building advanced industry clusters
The South Korean government plans to invest KRW2.2 trillion (US$1.66 billion) in the next five years to strengthen the competitiveness of cutting-edge industries such as semiconductors,...
Tuesday 26 September 2023
Nissan to go fully electric in Europe by 2030
Nissan has jumped on the bandwagon to go fully electric in Europe. The automaker announced on September 25 that it plans to sell only EVs on the continent by 2030. From now on, all...
Tuesday 26 September 2023
Taiwan approves 10-year innovation program to address semiconductor industry weakness
The Taiwan Chip-Driven Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP) was approved by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), with implementation to start in 2024.
Tuesday 26 September 2023
Four advantages help Taiwan export electric two-wheelers to ASEAN market
Taiwan boasts a comprehensive supply chain for electric two-wheelers. Besides selling the vehicles domestically, the industry is seeking opportunities in overseas markets. While the...
Tuesday 26 September 2023
Notebook lens suppliers see sales strengthen in 3Q23
Notebook lens specialists, such as Ability Opto-Electronics Technology (AOET) and Powertip Image (PTIC), have seen sales strengthen since July thanks to a gradual pickup in end-market...
Tuesday 26 September 2023
OSATs gearing up for heterogeneous integration boom in 2024
OSATs are bracing for a surge in demand for heterogeneous integration, which will necessitate CoWoS, silicon photonics (SiPh), and other new technologies in 2024, according to industry...
Monday 25 September 2023
Taiwan USB interface suppliers concerned more about Type-C adoption in notebooks than iPhones
The iPhone 15 series has officially adopted the USB Type-C interface in compliance with EU policies, which is widely believed to benefit Taiwan's high-speed transmission interface...
Monday 25 September 2023
LG Chem, Huayou Group to produce LFP cathode material in Morocco
LG Chem announced on September 24 that it will enter the LFP cathode material market with China-based partner Huayou Group. The pair aims to build a plant and produce the material...
Monday 25 September 2023
Mitsubishi Chemical Group plans ArF photoresist factory in Kyushu, Japan
Mitsubishi Chemical Group is planning to build a factory for the production of Argon Fluoride (ArF) photoresist materials required for semiconductor manufacturing. The proposed location...
Monday 25 September 2023
Taiwan takes 4 export stimulating measures to boost 2024 economic growth
Inflation, interest-rate hikes, the Ukraine-Russian War, and the US-China tech competition have impacted Taiwan's export performance, with export orders declining for the past 12...
Monday 25 September 2023
Surge in Asia-Pacific offshore wind power attracts increased foreign investment in Taiwan
The global push for offshore wind power development has gained momentum, with countries worldwide ramping up their investments in the industry. Notably, the Asia-Pacific region has...
Monday 25 September 2023
Samsung and SK Hynix reduced production; DRAM prices estimated to bounce back in 2023
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expanding the scale of their DRAM production cuts in the second half of 2023, hoping to address the issue of oversupply in the market. The South...
Monday 25 September 2023
Weekly news roundup: Qualcomm Shanghai's layoff rumor and other top stories
These are the most-read articles during the week of September 18-22
Friday 22 September 2023
Taiwan launches its first international SpaceTech startup collaboration project
In the domain of space technology, Taiwan stands out for its expertise in ground equipment. According to the Satellite Industry Association (SIA), Taiwan's contribution among the...
Friday 22 September 2023
Japan, Canada collaborate on building EV battery supply chain
The Japanese and Canadian governments signed an EV battery supply-chain agreement. Simultaneously, Panasonic's battery arm, Panasonic Energy, announced that it will work with Canada-based...