Samsung Electro-Mechanics, SoulBrain to develop next-gen glass substrates, mass production set for 2027

Samsung Electro-Mechanics is teaming up with South Korean semiconductor materials company SoulBrain to develop materials for glass substrates, with plans…

Taiwan advances academic research in quantum technology and materials amid global race

While Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s recent comments at CES 2025–suggesting it may take at least 20 years to develop a…

China’s GPU IPO momentum continues: MetaX prepares for A-share listing

On January 16, 2025, reports emerged that Muxi Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. (MetaX), a Chinese GPU manufacturer, entered the IPO…

LCD panel industry faces further consolidation under Trump

Industry observers anticipate accelerated consolidation among second-tier LCD panel makers as US President Donald Trump prepares to implement new trade…

Trump to prioritize US auto manufacturing despite challenges

President Donald Trump has returned to the White House, and in his inaugural speech, he reaffirmed his commitment to manufacturing…

PTI sees memory backend demand start recovering in 2Q25

Backend house Powertech Technology (PTI) anticipates a resurgence in demand from the memory sector beginning in the second quarter, with…

Trump’s offshore wind freeze fuels global supply chain shifts

Since Donald Trump assumed office, the White House moved to halt federal leasing for large-scale wind farms, signaling a potential…

Panel prices set to rise amid earthquake disruption and polarizer shortage

A recent earthquake in Chiayi, Taiwan has caused partial production disruptions at Innolux, though the situation remains under control. This…

Auto giants challenge Biden-era safety rules over high-speed AEB mandate

Leading automakers, including General Motors, Toyota Motor, and Volkswagen AG, are challenging stringent vehicle safety rules implemented during the Biden…

Switch 2 launching in 1H25: IC supply chain gears up despite off-season

Nintendo’s recent official announcement of the Switch 2 console launch in the first half of 2025 has generated significant excitement…