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Monday 22 July 2024
Advantest Taiwan opens new HQ amid surging AI chip demand
Advantest Taiwan recently opened its new headquarters at the Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Chubei, northern Taiwan. According to Alex Wu, president and CEO of Advantest Taiwan,...
Monday 22 July 2024
Taiwan prioritizes drones and AI in new defense technology unit
Taiwan has established a new Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to accelerate the integration of drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems into its military strategy. This unit,...
Monday 22 July 2024
AI PCs generate buzz but face supply chain skepticism over replacement wave
AI PCs are generating considerable buzz, but its supply chain remains skeptical about their potential to spark a widespread replacement cycle. The primary obstacles are the steep...
Monday 22 July 2024
FOPLP under advanced packaging spotlight after CoWoS
Demands for advanced packaging services have surged as every smartphone is expected to be equipped with generative AI applications in the future. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing...
Monday 22 July 2024
BYD expands manufacturing and distribution presence in Southeast Asia
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD is rapidly expanding its presence in Southeast Asia. The company plans to establish new assembly plants in Cambodia and Indonesia to complement...
Monday 22 July 2024
Taiwan to unveil new policies to mitigate talent shortfall with AI and foreign workers
The Economic Development Council under Taiwan's Executive Yuan held its first meeting on July 18, addressing three key policy themes: the trillion-dollar National Development Investment...
Monday 22 July 2024
Why didn't SK On make a profit in any of the 10 quarters since its establishment?
The SK Group views EV-related businesses as a key growth area for the future, which is why its battery subsidiary SK On invested over KRW20 trillion (US$14.5 billion) to expand its...
Monday 22 July 2024
China dominates global automobile exports in 2023 as EV demand surges, says DIGITIMES Research
China's automobile exports have shown significant growth in recent years, with the export volume reaching 5.22 million units in 2023, nearly 800,000 more than Japan's, making China...
Friday 19 July 2024
Trump vows action to end electric vehicle 'mandate' on day one
Former President Donald Trump used his nomination speech to take aim at President Joe Biden's electric vehicle policies, vowing to action against them on his first day in office.
Friday 19 July 2024
Micron sampling MRDIMMs for AI and HPC
Micron Technology has disclosed that it is currently conducting sampling of its Multiplexed Rank Dual Inline Memory Modules (MRDIMM) for memory-intensive applications, including AI...
Friday 19 July 2024
The German electrification dream falters as supplier bankruptcy surges 60%
The automotive industry's shift towards electrification is proving to be a more treacherous journey than anticipated, with actual performance falling short of expectations and investments...
Friday 19 July 2024
GenAI's staying power: Private AI and smaller models preferred by enterprises
Despite occasional warnings from institutions about a potential GenAI bubble, a new survey reveals that this emerging technology is here to stay.
Friday 19 July 2024
MediaTek seeks to advance smart car, EV ecosystems with AI
MediaTek, a leader in consumer electronics and communications, is looking to establish itself as a key player in the smart car and Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem while deepening...
Friday 19 July 2024
Taiwan electric scooter market evolves with innovative designs and diverse options
The electric scooter market in Taiwan is experiencing significant growth, driven by an increasing variety of options and manufacturers diversifying their product lines to meet various...
Friday 19 July 2024
Singapore gears up for semiconductor boom with new land and perks
Singapore is preparing additional land and boosting amenities to draw more semiconductor wafer fabs.