Taiwan and the Netherlands deepen SiPh collaboration to promote PIC industry development

Taiwan and the Netherlands have maintained a close long-term partnership in the semiconductor industry. To accelerate the development of silicon photonics (SiPh) technology, the International Heterogeneously Integrated Silicon Photonics Alliance (HiSPA) has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Dutch research unit PhotonDelta through the Netherlands Office Taipei (NLOT), establishing a strategic partnership aimed at jointly promoting the growth of the photonic integrated circuit (PIC) industry.

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Unmanned vessels take center stage: Taiwan’s autonomous ship set for March debut

Unmanned vehicles plunging from the sky to the sea have emerged as pivotal assets on modern battlefields. While drones have long dominated the spotlight, nations worldwide are now exploring the untapped potential of unmanned maritime vessels. In Taiwan, beyond the state-led Huilong and Kuachi projects spearheaded by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology to develop surface and subsurface autonomous vehicles, private enterprises are also making strides.

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MSI MAG 274QF X24 is here with a 240Hz QHD Rapid IPS display

MSI MAG 274QF X24 has been unveiled featuring a 27-inch Rapid IPS display with a QHD resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate. The display panel delivers a typical brightness of 250 nits and has an 8-bit+FRC color bit depth. It covers 130% of the sRGB, 93% of the Adobe RGB, and 96% of the DCI-P3 color space. The monitor supports a 0.5 ms MPRT. It has one HDMI 2.0 port with CEC for MSI Console Mode…

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Automotive supply chain veteran Tsang Yow shifts to semiconductors with accelerated trials at Chiayi plant

In addition to its ongoing commitment to the automotive industry, Tsang Yow has reportedly set its sights on the high-growth semiconductor sector. The company stated that to meet the demands of its semiconductor clients, its Chiayi plant in Taiwan has accelerated certification processes and has gradually introduced trial production for four types of components at the end of 2024.

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Trump administration pressures TSMC to partner with Intel in bid for stronger US ties

The Trump administration has reportedly urged TSMC to partner with Intel and expedite its investments in the US. Sources suggest that TSMC is weighing a controlling stake in Intel’s factories, a move experts warn could be more harmful than beneficial. Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo stated that all foreign investments require approval, adding that no applications related to this proposal have been submitted thus far.

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