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In 2024, Taiwan's IC design companies experienced mixed results, marked by uneven growth and setbacks. Performance varied based on the applications they served, with some benefiting from specific trends while others faced declining demand in their sectors.

In response to increasing market growth driven by ongoing global energy issues, Arch Meter held a ceremony on January 15 to inaugurate its new Xiangshan plant. Once fully operational, the production capacity of smart meters will gradually increase from the…

Industrial PC (IPC) provider, Aplex's overall performance in 2024 did not meet initial expectations. However, with new products such as edge AI gradually coming into play, along with the resumption of previously deferred projects and the addition of new ones,…

The non-Intel sector is eroding Intel's market share in the PC CPU sector. Taiwanese high-speed transmission interface chip providers, like Parade and ASMedia, have emerged as beneficiaries of this trend and are poised to launch sustained growth momentum in…

China is broadening its ambitions from drone supremacy to the aerospace sector, aiming to challenge the dominance of European and American firms. Experts suggest that this endeavor is part of a larger geopolitical strategy where aerospace capabilities are…

Taiwan's military has awarded a contract to Tron Future Tech for 26 anti-drone systems, marking a significant step in the island's efforts to counter unmanned aerial threats amid rising regional tensions.

Escalating US sanctions aside, China has launched a national artificial intelligence (AI) industry investment fund worth CNY60 billion (approx. US$8.2 billion), according to reports from Yahoo Finance and the South China Morning Post.

India-based EMS supplier Dixon Technologies reported significant increases in sales and profit over the past quarter, driven by a doubling in mobile phone manufacturing sales following acquisitions, such as Ismartu's Indian assets. Additionally, the company,…

Samsung Electronics has reportedly delayed the development of its 10nm sixth-generation 1c DRAM to June 2025. Initially slated for completion by late 2024, the timeline has been pushed back by six months due to ongoing yield challenges, potentially affecting…

The Biden Administration's last few regulatory measures to restrict advanced semiconductor foundry products from reaching China could disrupt Samsung Electronics' efforts to strengthen its foundry business targeting the Chinese market.

With just two days remaining before the Legislative Yuan's 11th session adjourns on January 21, 2025, tensions are mounting over the central government's budget vote showdown. The Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) majority presents a significant…

CG Power and Industrial Solutions signed a fiscal support agreement with the India Semiconductor Mission as India strives to become a global semiconductor hub.

Poland's aspirations to become a European AI leader have hit a significant roadblock following new US export controls on advanced technology. According to the Polish Press Agency (PAP), Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski had announced plans to…

Sharp's ex-CEO Jeng-wu Tai has taken legal actions against Foxconn and its founder Terry Gou, demanding more than NT$1 billion (approx. US$30.52 million) in remuneration from a bonus agreement. While the lawsuit is a "labor dispute," it calls attention to the…

Recent reports revealed that some companies are facing delays in exporting production line equipment, prompting businesses to temporarily suspend customs procedures, which leads to growing concerns across the supply chain.

The memory industry experienced fluctuations in its performance in 2024. In the first half of 2024, the three largest international DRAM manufacturers were able to convert losses into profits. However, Taiwan-based memory companies are still facing significant…

Europe has developed its response to the Biden administration's new strategy aimed at restricting China's access to artificial intelligence (AI) chips.

Despite the Chinese government's series of measures to revitalize the economy, the overall effect has been inadequate. Domestic Chinese MCU producers also present a stiff challenge to Taiwanese manufacturers. Both of these reasons slow Taiwan's MCU industry's…

At 12:17 a.m. on January 21, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Dapu Township in Chiayi County, Taiwan, with a peak intensity of level 6 (lower). The tremor also reached intensity level 5 (lower) in Tainan and Kaohsiung. In response, leading semiconductor…

Major Taiwan-based ODMs including Hon Hai (Foxconn), Quanta, Wistron, and Inventec enjoyed record-high sales in 2024, buoyed by robust AI server sales, while revenue at Pegatron and Compal fell due to a lack of exposure to AI.

Following TikTok's ban in the US (though it was reinstated just a day later), China's RedNote (international version of Xiaohongshu) quickly gained popularity in the US, becoming the top free app on the Apple App Store. This phenomenon has caught the attention…

On his first day in office, US President Donald Trump initiated a broad rollback of Biden administration policies by signing a series of executive orders. Trump announced plans to revoke nearly 80 executive actions from Biden, targeting areas including climate…

Once a trusted lieutenant of Foxconn founder Terry Gou, Jeng-wu Tai, the former vice president of Foxconn and ex-CEO of Sharp Corporation, has recently initiated legal proceedings against his former colleague over an unfulfilled incentive contract.

The e-paper industry is rapidly transitioning from monochrome to color panels, stimulating a trend of device upgrades. The year 2024 marked the beginning of the color e-reader era, with Amazon launching its first color e-reader and Walmart, the leading…

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, conducted a whirlwind visit to Taiwan last week. Departing from its previous low-profile stance, Nvidia has taken a bold approach this time, criticizing the new AI regulations set forth by the Biden administration even before…

In the early hours of January 21, a powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Chiayi, Taiwan, forcing leading semiconductor manufacturers—TSMC, UMC, and Innolux—to implement precautionary shutdowns of their production lines. In response, teams of engineers…

Unfavorable winds in the general economy led to an overall downturn among industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers in 2024, with even traditional powerhouses like Advantech seeing a 7.43% decline in annual revenue. However, most IPC companies share a positive outlook…

The sudden resignation of Honor CEO George Zhao has raised some eyebrows, as the Chinese smartphone brand's market share continues to decline. Analysts believe that Honor's major shareholders are dissatisfied with Honor's weak sales performance ahead of its…

China's display giant BOE has completed its 11th board election, marking the start of a succession process for the company valued at over CNY160 billion (US$22 billion). At 60 years old, Chairman Yanshun Chen will retain his role but is transferring the CEO…

Nvidia's partnership with MediaTek is generating significant buzz in the semiconductor industry, attracting keen interest from analysts and stakeholders alike. The collaboration aims to bring the N1X and N1 platforms to market, targeting both commercial and…