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 ...)
China’s Xi rejects ‘Cold War mentality,’ pushes cooperation
Xi's comments come as tensions continue to simmer with the U.S. over issues ranging from Taiwan to intellectual property theft. ( 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 ...)
Himax Introduces Industry First 288Hz 8K TV TCON Solution
Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) (“Himax” or “Company”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today announced the Company has made an ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan chipmakers see opportunities to enter automotive supply chains
Taiwan-based semiconductor companies can take advantage of the restructuring of global automotive supply chains and become key players in the industry as automotive semiconductors are becoming ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s TSMC reports record quarterly profit, will boost chip spending in 2022
Taiwanese chip firm TSMC expects strong growth to accelerate in coming years due to booming semiconductor demand, as the tech giant on Thursday reported a record quarterly profit and said it plans to ... ( read original story ...)