13
Jan
12
Jan
LG Display will launch four-stack WOLED panels and Samsung Display – five-stack QD-OLED panels
10
Jan
Korea rides semiconductor wave as 2024 exports set a new record
South Korea’s exports surged to a record-breaking US$683.8 billion in 2024. Semiconductor exports played a pivotal role, reaching US$141.9 billion, setting a new high and driving overall export growth. Meanwhile, the country’s imports totaled US$632 billion, reflecting a 1.6% decrease compared to the previous year, resulting in a trade surplus of US$51.8 billion.
10
Jan
HDRE hits record US$57 million revenue in 2024
HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) posted consolidated revenue of NT$9.52 billion (approx. US$57.32 million) in December 2024, showing growth of 48.22% compared to the previous month and 13.22% compared to the same period last year. The company’s annual revenue reached NT$10.125 billion in 2024, achieving a 73.41% increase year over year and setting a new record high.
10
Jan
Intel’s Panther Lake to drive AI PC growth, foundry comeback in 2H25
Ahead of CES 2025, Intel has emphasized its dedication to expanding its foothold in the AI-powered PC market. The company revealed plans to begin mass production of its “premium” processors built on the advanced Intel 18A (1.8nm) process node in the second half of 2025.
10
Jan
Taiwan launches subsidy program to promote domestic drone chip capabilities
Taiwan’s drone industry faces a significant challenge due to limited chip design capabilities for drones. To address this issue, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) launched a subsidy program targeting the development of key drone chips.
10
Jan
Samsung bets on AI image sensors to challenge Sony’s iPhone grip
Samsung Electronics is launching a major overhaul of its struggling System LSI Division to capitalize on artificial intelligence technologies, particularly in image sensors, as it aims to break Sony’s decade-long monopoly on iPhone camera chips and reverse mounting losses.
10
Jan
TSMC sees 2024 revenue exceed guidance
TSMC has reported consolidated sales of NT$278.163 billion (US$8.44 billion) for December 2024, surpassing prior financial projections and market anticipations. This figure represents a 0.8% increase from November and a substantial 57.8% rise compared to the same period in the previous year. TSMC’s revenue for 2024 totaled approximately NT$2.89 trillion, representing a 33.9% increase compared to 2023.
10
Jan
UHT Unitech partners with Ablecom to collaborate on advanced immersion cooling for server cabinets
UHT Unitech has entered into a significant partnership with Ablecom Technology, a Taiwanese server parts supplier of Supermicro, to push forward the development of advanced immersion cooling AI server cabinets.
10
Jan
Largan chairman highlights key factors in robotic vision race
Largan Precision chairman Adam Lin has emphasized that specifications for robotic vision applications are not necessarily higher than those of smartphones, particularly noting that 5 plastic (5P) lenses are anticipated to become a future trend.