Japan was once a global leader in semiconductors and consumer electronics but fell off the wayside during the 1990s. Taiwan in turn has emerged as a key partner in the AI, smartphone, PC, and future vehicle industries. Kenneth Tai, chairman of Zettabyte, noted that Acer’s founding was a turning point for Taiwan’s electronics industry, laying the groundwork for semiconductor growth.

TSMC’s financial report for the third quarter of 2024 has not only delivered impressive results, but its AI prospects have instilled high confidence in the market, subsequently boosting the operational outlook for semiconductor material distributors. However, opinions on non-AI sectors remain relatively mixed among industry players.

LG Display 10月23日就将位于广州的8.5代LCD工厂出售给TCL华星的交易表示，“预计时间在明年第一季度末以内完成”。