Finance · 05/27/2025
TSMC announced plans to establish a European chip design center in Munich, Germany, by the third quarter of 2025. The center aims to support European customers in designing high-performance, low-power chips, focusing on automotive, industrial, AI, and IoT applications. This initiative complements TSMC's ESMC wafer fab being built in Dresden, creating synergy and contributing to the growth of the European semiconductor industry. The design center will provide crucial design support and accelerate innovation within the European market.
Finance · 08/20/2025
Strategic Metals Drive Global Energy Transition Efforts
This paper delves into the crucial role of strategic metals like lithium, nickel, and copper in the global energy transition, highlighting the significance of rare earth elements and gallium in high-tech industries. It also analyzes the sources of precious metals, the industrial status of aluminum and iron, and forecasts future trends in mineral resources. The aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the value and future prospects of strategic metals in a rapidly changing world, particularly concerning their application in sustainable technologies and emerging economies.
Finance · 06/10/2025
SMIC's sale of its stake in SMIC Ningbo aims to focus on advanced manufacturing processes below 14nm, enhancing its high-end chip manufacturing capabilities. The acquisition by Goke Micro expands its RF front-end manufacturing capabilities. This reflects a trend of industry integration in China's semiconductor sector. By specializing and integrating resources, the industry seeks to overcome bottlenecks in advanced chip manufacturing and achieve industrial upgrading. This strategic move underscores the ongoing efforts to bolster China's semiconductor independence and competitiveness in the global market.
Finance · 06/30/2025
Sanyos Taishan Urban Renewal Project Drives Energysaving Appliance Sales
Sanyo Electric is actively promoting its urban renewal project in Taishan, which has been submitted to the New Taipei City Urban and Rural Development Bureau for review. The company is optimistic about the opportunities brought by the government's energy-saving policies. Their new series of air conditioners and refrigerators meet the Level 1 energy efficiency standards and are expected to benefit from energy-saving subsidies. In addition, the company is planning the development of the Gangshan Benzhou Industrial Park in Kaohsiung and is also planning land for a factory relocation in Sanxia, diversifying its development to enhance competitiveness.
Culture · 08/05/2025
Canada Advances Site C Clean Energy Megaproject
The Site C dam project is Canada’s most ambitious clean energy initiative in British Columbia, aimed at harnessing hydroelectric power from the Peace River to generate an additional 1.1 GW of electricity. With a total investment of $10.7 billion, the project emphasizes ecological protection and local economic development, and is expected to be completed by 2025.