Taiwan-based IC design houses will see their gross margins come under downward pressure in the fourth quarter of 2020, due to falling chip ASPs in China, according to industry sources. ( read original story ...)
Asustek develops AI-based quality inspection solutions
Asustek Computer's AIoT Business Group showcased AI-based solutions for product quality inspection at Taipei International Industrial Automation 2020 during August 19-22, with the solutions ... ( read original story ...)
Winbond gearing up to build IoT security ecosystem in Taiwan
Taiwan-based mobile and specialty DRAM maker Winbond is aggressively making deployments in IoT information security seeking to pioneer the establishment of a related ecosystem in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Resolute.Fund Engages MAS Capital Group for a US$250,000,000 U.S. Real Estate Fund Offering
The offering will provide global investors unparalleled access to uniquely identified investments in the U.S. real estate market, and the ability to avail secondary liquidity in the future through ... ( read original story ...)
Autonomous bus projects to get boost, minister says
Autonomous bus projects are to get a boost from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) using some of the funding allocated to develop public transportation, MOTC Minister Lin ... ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan reshaping supply chains: AIT
The US is working with Taiwan to restructure global supply chains under the shared values of transparency and accountability, American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Brent Christensen said, ... ( read original story ...)
After Researching Atomera, We Don’t Believe Its Technology Works – $3 Price Target
Atomera stock is up 300%+ since March, without any fundamental change or improvement in the company. ATOM management has talked a big game for years but has never sold anything. ( read original story ...)
Knock-on Effects of Accelerating Demographic Changes in Taiwan
Taiwan’s population will start shrinking this year. That contraction coincides with the population’s continued aging, as reported by Focus Taiwan, citing official data from the country’s National ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan officially picks team US in 5G security dispute
A joint declaration has removed any doubt about where the island nation, which China thinks it owns, stands on the matter of 5G security. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and US join forces on 5G security in move to exclude China
TAIPEI -- Taiwan and the U.S. on Wednesday ... One of the key battlegrounds in that conflict is fifth generation or 5G telecommunications technology. Fast and low-latency 5G networks promise ... ( read original story ...)
Smartphone Production Collapses
For the third quarter, TrendForce expects production to rise to 335 million units, a quarter-over-quarter jump of 17.2%, but a year-over-year decline of 10.1%. As with so much else, the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Alchip Technologies Reveals Secrets Behind Reticle Size Design
Alchip Technologies today revealed the trials, tribulation and victories inherent in the production of huge reticle-size processors that ... ( read original story ...)
Where does Biden stand on China and Taiwan?
The Democratic nominee has made a number of inconsistent statements about China, a pressing national security matter. ( read original story ...)
Smartphone Production Registers Largest YoY Drop on Record with 16.7% Decline in 2Q20, Although Rebound in 2H20 Appears Likely, Says TrendForce
Smartphone Production Registers Largest YoY Drop on Record with 16.7% Decline in 2Q20, Although Rebound in 2H20 Appears Likely, Says TrendForce ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese smartphone giant Oppo to launch short video app amid online services expansion
The new online service from Oppo, the world’s fifth-largest smartphone vendor, could drive stickiness within its 350 million active users globally. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Claims Alibaba-Linked Site Is Cyber Security Risk
Taiwan declared an e-commerce platform linked to China's Alibaba Group a potential security risk and has told its operator to register as a company from ... ( read original story ...)