Much of Taiwan’s confidence in its future will derive from the actions and decisions of its leaders and people. But outside powers, including the United States can also play an important role. ( read original story ...)
Playing Second Fiddle to TSMC Gets a Standing Ovation
TSMC in the market for pure custom-manufacturing of chips in almost every measure: technology, capacity, revenue, margins. But in the metric that counts the most — share returns — the company has ... ( read original story ...)
Ryan Hass On Taiwan: A broad view provides the best insight on Taiwan’s strengths and vulnerabilities
Comparing the treatment of Taiwan in the 2017 White House National Security Strategy with the 2021 Interim National Security Strategic Guidance provides a subtle but potentially significant insight. ( read original story ...)
25 Things Siri Can Do You Had No Idea About
Siri can show users their nearest COVID-19 vaccination sites and which restaurants offer outdoor dining options. ( read original story ...)
Samsung releases new 5G smartphones in Taiwan
Samsung Electronics has released its new 5G smartphones, the A52 and the A72, in Taiwan and expects Taiwan's 5G users to reach more than 5.5 million or a penetration rate of over 20% by the end of ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung ranks 5th in 2020 smartphone AP market: report
Samsung Electronics was the world's fifth-largest smartphone application processor (AP) vendor last year, a report showed Friday, as the South Korean tech giant eyes to expand its presence in the ... ( read original story ...)
Semiconductor Industry: Taiwan’s Water Shortage to Have Limited Impact on Chip-making
SEC commented that its 2Q21 smartphone production could be negatively affected by global chip shortages. That said, we expect tight chip supply issues to be resolved gradually from 2H21, when: 1) ... ( read original story ...)
ADLINK Launches Compact SMARC AI-on-Module to Drive Industrial AI at the Edge
ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing, has launched the LEC-IMX8MP SMARC module, the first SMARC rev. 2.1 AI-on-Module (AIoM) that ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese Apple and Tesla contractor cuts China headcount by almost half
Delta Electronics, a producer of power components for Apple and Tesla, has cut its headcount in China by almost half, in the biggest such move to be made public by a Taiwanese electronics company in ... ( read original story ...)
Biden gives Taiwan a boost with submarine technology it can’t build on its own
Washington used to be cautious about supplying sophisticated military technology to Taiwan for fear it would be acquired by Beijing. But before Trump stepped down in January, he approved more than ... ( read original story ...)
America Just Sold Vital Submarine Technology to Taiwan
Taipei is trying to increase its submarine fleet to deter Beijing, but it cannot produce all the components it needs domestically. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan graphics card makers to see profits surge in 2021
Taiwan-based graphics card makers including Asustek Computer, Gigabyte Technology and Micro-Star International (MSI) are expected to generate handsome profits in 2021, thanks to pandemic-driven demand ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ABF substrate suppliers to land handsome profits in 1Q21
Taiwan's IC substrate makers Unimicron Technology, Nan Ya PCB and Kinsus Interconnect Technology are upbeat about their revenue and profit results for first-quarter 2021 due to rising prices for and ... ( read original story ...)
As China ups war preparations, Taiwan augments deployment in South China Sea
Taiwanese Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-Cheng informed that Taiwan has augmented its war preparedness. He claimed that China may start a war any time now. Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-Cheng said that the Itu ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Keeps Record Low Interest Rate for Fourth Straight Quarter
Taiwan’s central bank kept its key lending rate at a record low for a fourth straight quarter, as questions mount about how long it can continue its expensive policy of slowing gains in the currency. ( read original story ...)
NEXCOM to Develop Advanced Ethernet Solutions Powered by NVIDIA
NEXCOM is focused on high performance computing and network technology. One of NEXCOM’s key missions is to reshape the technology world to drive IT transformation. From NEXCOMs ... ( read original story ...)