Government will subsidise up to 30 per cent of investment in semiconductor materials and equipment projects in the city. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) Q4 2021 Earnings Call Transcript
Q4 2021 Earnings CallJan 13, 2022, 1:00 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Jeff Su [Foreign language] Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome ... ( read original story ...)
China recorded a 15.9% YoY rise in smartphone shipments in 2021 despite chip shortage
The Chinese smartphone market is experiencing a rebound, going by the latest numbers coming from government data. The latest official data shows that China had shipped about 342.8 million smartphones ... ( read original story ...)
China had a 15.9% rise in smartphone shipments in 2021, official data indicates
The Chinese smartphone market is experiencing a rebound, going by the latest numbers coming from government data. The latest official data shows that China had shipped about 342.8 million smartphones ... ( read original story ...)
The Real Reason America Banned Huawei Phones
Huawei’s revenue took a 29% hit in 2021 (via The Wall Street Journal), with the company blaming U.S. sanctions for its woes. Once the world’s number one smartphone maker, the company ... ( read original story ...)
Tsai pushes local chip equipment production
Efforts must be made to better secure Taiwan’s place in the global supply chain by localizing production of equipment and facilities used by the semiconductor industry, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) ... ( read original story ...)
Vivo Y55 5G smartphone gets official
Vivo has added a new smartphone to its range with the launch of the Vivo Y55 5G. The handset is equipped with a 6.58 inch LCD display that features a Full ... ( read original story ...)
2G’s security weaknesses are still a problem, even for modern phones
The new setting may not be available on older Android device and is only available on newer Samsung phones under a different setting. Via Ars Technica, Google introduced the 2G disable option in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to expedite booster shots, bolster island defence -PM Kishida
Japan will bring forward COVID-19 vaccination booster shots by as much as two months, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday, as the highly transmissible Omicron variant sends infections soaring ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan chip titan TSMC to invest US$44b this year for manufacturing expansion
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, has earmarked between US$40 to US$44 billion for manufacturing capabilities expansion in 2022. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan eyes joining US’ economic pact
President Tsai Ing-wen’s (蔡英文) administration is seeking to join an Indo-Pacific economic framework being planned by the US, a senior official said. The government is paying close attention to the ... ( read original story ...)
Security pact vital to Taiwan and Japan
Although Taiwan and Japan are facing the same military threat — the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) — there is no formal military exchange between the two countries. To break through diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)
Outpacing industry, TSMC set for huge chip manufacturing expansion
Chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has allocated some $44 billion to increase its manufacturing capacity in 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
KMT to use NFTs in bid to revitalize its collection
KMT officials said yesterday at a news conference in Taipei that showcased a ceremonial sword belonging to Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石), the first piece of the collection to be utilized in the project. NFTs ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s F-16V crash signals pilot training and fatigue problems, analysts say
The crash of one of Taiwan’s most advanced fighter jets during a routine drill on Tuesday points to problems with pilot training and fatigue from responding to repeated sorties by the PLA, analysts ... ( read original story ...)
Realme sees handset sales in Taiwan surge 20% in 2021
Chinese smartphone brand Realme saw its handset sales in Taiwan climb 20% in 2021. Realme is set to focus more on promoting midrange and high-end 5G handset models while continuing to cement its ... ( read original story ...)