How Malaysia’s big bet for homegrown chips can pay off
Malaysia is making a bold bet to revamp its semiconductor industry.
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Mar
AUO’s strategic acquisition of BHTC marks game-changer for its future growth
In April 2024, AUO officially completed its acquisition of BHTC, marking a significant milestone in the company’s future growth trajectory. Nearly a year later, the deal continues to attract considerable attention in the industry due to its implications for AUO’s expansion in the automotive sector.
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Mar
Taiwan hosts inaugural H2 Grand Prix to cultivate hydrogen energy talent
Hydrogen energy is a pivotal technology in Taiwan’s journey toward net-zero emissions, with talent development playing a crucial role in its progress. To support this, Taiwan has launched the H2 Grand Prix (H2GP) Taiwan 2025, an educational initiative designed to cultivate future experts in hydrogen energy technologies.
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Mar
BizLink’s multi-sector growth fuels record-breaking performance in Q4 2024
Despite challenges in the electric vehicle (EV) industry throughout 2024, the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) applications has fueled strong demand for connectors and wiring solutions. On March 11, BizLink-KY, the leading connector and wiring manufacturer, announced its financial results, reporting a record-high net profit of NT$15.55 billion (US$513.1 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024. The company’s full-year net profit reached NT$43.96 billion (US$1.37 billion).
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Mar
FPGA vs ASIC: Altera CEO highlights FPGA’s advantage in AI era
Embedded World 2025 officially commenced this week in Nuremberg, Germany, with Sandra Rivera, CEO of FPGA company Altera, delivering the keynote address. In her presentation, Rivera discussed key developments in edge AI and highlighted the role that FPGAs can play in the rapidly evolving sector.
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Mar
Taiwan’s auto parts sector kicks off 1Q strong, breaking seasonal slump
Taiwan’s automotive supply chain has performed well since the start of the year, fueled by strong US market demand and aggressive inventory buildup by automakers and Tier 1 suppliers. Despite the traditionally slow season, industry experts anticipate a strong first quarter of 2025.
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Mar
Adata achieves record-high profitability in 2024
Taiwanese memory module maker Adata Technology achieved record profitability in 2024, with all four major profit indicators reaching record highs, including gross margin, operating margin, pre-tax margin, and net profit margin. The record profitability was driven by rising memory prices and inventory management strategies. The company’s net profit increased 90% compared to 2023, also setting a new high.
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Mar
卖厂、涨薪！夏普工资将上涨约585元
3月12日消息，夏普今日宣布，将在2025年春季劳资谈判中实施超过2024年的工资调整。虽然资方没有提供具体数字，但工会自行计算，工资上涨相当于每月基本工资增加12,000日元（约合585.16元人民币）。虽然这低于工会要求的每月17,000日元（约合829.33元人民币），但却超过了电气工会在和解中愿意接受的最低金额（每月10,000日元，约合487.89元人民币）。
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Mar
友达今年将全面改选董事，最新候选人提名名单已出炉
友达今年股东会将改选董事，最新董事候选人提名名单出炉，董事长彭双浪、执行长柯富仁、佳世达总经理黄汉州、前元太总经理蔡娟娟不变。独董当中，苏艳雪先前已辞任，而彭锦彬已达三届，因此增加两位新面孔，包括前宏碁营运长黄资婷、前美商宏智国际顾问台湾总经理林妍希，显见友达冲刺场域新事业的努力。
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Mar
4Q24及2024全年全球主要智能手机品牌厂产量排名榜
根据TrendForce集邦咨询最新调查，2024年第四季由于Apple（苹果）手机生产进入高峰，以及中国部分地方提供消费补贴刺激需求，全球前六大智能手机品牌合计产量达3.35亿支，季增9.2%。其中，新机量产帮助Apple扩大季增幅度，Samsung（三星）则因为在新兴市场面临挑战，产量季减。