Reported 7 months ago
TSMC is reportedly purchasing equipment for the new CoWoS plant in the Chiayi campus to accelerate advanced packaging capacity construction in response to the high demand for AI chips from companies like NVIDIA and AMD. The company is also considering sending personnel to investigate additional land for future facilities in the area. TSMC aims to meet customer demands by expanding its CoWoS advanced packaging capabilities, with plans to build two new plants at the Chiayi campus to address the growing market needs for advanced packaging solutions.
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Reported 7 months ago
TSMC's new fab in Dresden, Germany is set to start construction in the fourth quarter of 2024 and be completed by 2027, with plans to hire 2,000 high-level talents. Concerns over talent shortage have arisen, but TSMC-affiliated ESMC stated that they are actively recruiting German and European employees, having started reinforcing semiconductor talent cooperation between Taiwan and Europe in March. A forum discussing Taiwan-Europe semiconductor cooperation was held in Berlin, addressing the potential for collaboration in semiconductor standards and policy coordination. TSMC's COO mentioned the recruitment of 2,000 employees, calling it a good opportunity for cross-cultural collaboration, with the company sending staff from Taiwan to support the German venture. The TSMC-Germany project is expected to boost the Taiwan-Europe semiconductor supply chain. Collaboration between the Dresden University of Technology in Germany and universities from Taiwan has been established to address potential workforce challenges.
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Reported 7 months ago
In addition to the United States and Japan, TSMC (2330) will set up a plant in Germany in the second half of 2024, marking a momentum for the semiconductor supply chain. SEMI's Global Chief Marketing Officer and Taiwan Regional President, Cao Shilun, stated that as TSMC gradually establishes itself internationally, the Taiwanese semiconductor supply chain is poised to enter an age of discovery. Cao attended the Taiwan-Europe Semiconductor Forum on the 10th to discuss cooperation between Taiwan and the European Union in semiconductor research and development, talent cultivation, and supply chain integration. The collaboration in setting up a plant in Germany between TSMC, Bosch, and Infineon with experienced local managers is seen as an important reference model for the future internationalization of Taiwan's supply chain.
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Reported 7 months ago
TSMC is fully dedicated to expanding CoWoS advanced packaging capacity, with the new factory in Chiayi Southern Science Park starting equipment procurement. TSMC's advanced packaging equipment orders are pouring in, benefitting partners like ASE Technology, KYEC, Xinwaw, Wistron NeWeb, Unimicron, and Alchip, set to prosper until 2025. Xinwaw and ASE are among the beneficiaries of TSMC's advanced packaging expansion, with Xinwaw achieving record-high May revenue and significant year-on-year growth. Advanced packaging equipment manufacturers Unimicron and its parent company Wistron NeWeb are also benefiting from the CoWoS production wave, with growing shipments.
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Reported 7 months ago
During the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference on June 11, 2024, CEO Cook announced that the Apple's mixed reality (MR) device Vision Pro will be expanding its sales market. Starting from the 28th, it will be available in countries like mainland China, Japan, and Singapore, followed by Canada, France, Germany, and the UK on July 12. The device is priced at around 12,800 Taiwan dollars for the 256GB version and will be available for pre-order on the 14th and for sale and delivery on the 28th, including the experience at local Apple stores. With global sales of around 20,000 units and revenue exceeding $5 billion, Apple's move to broaden the sales market is seen as a way to enhance brand influence and solidify the customer base of high-end iPhone and MacBook versions.
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Reported 7 months ago
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, tweeted on June 11, 2024, that he would ban his companies from using Apple devices if Apple's operating system integrates OpenAI's AI software due to security concerns. Apple announced a partnership with OpenAI at WWDC, allowing users to access the ChatGPT chatbot through Siri. Musk expressed worries about user data protection and privacy, criticizing Apple's reliance on OpenAI. Musk's companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, Neuralink, and X, are part of his portfolio. His concerns stem from his contentious history with OpenAI and his belief that the company has strayed from its initial mission to benefit humanity with AI development.
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Reported 7 months ago
Apple unveiled its AI strategy at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 11, 2024, introducing 'Apple Intelligence' aimed at enhancing Siri, offering more personalized features, and ensuring security and privacy. The company announced a partnership with OpenAI to provide diverse AI services through ChatGPT to stimulate iPhone sales. The focus of this year's WWDC was on Apple Intelligence, spanning various ecosystems and offering AI functionalities across devices like iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Siri's language model was upgraded, and collaboration with OpenAI's ChatGPT produced a smarter assistant with new image and text generation capabilities for writing inspiration. The new features, expected to be released in the fall of 2024, included improvements in customization, productivity, and communication for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, catering to the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max, advanced iPads, and Macs with M1 or newer chips. Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, referred to this as a 'significant next step' to provide a 'new personal intelligence system' integrating Apple's own generative AI models and custom design. The integration of Apple Intelligence with ChatGPT served to help users find solutions while ensuring privacy protection through consent-seeking before any queries, files, or photos are sent to ChatGPT, hiding IP addresses and allowing free use without the need for additional accounts; ChatGPT subscribers could link their accounts and access paid features directly within the system.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Apple has been mocked by Wall Street for its lack of discourse power in the artificial intelligence (AI) trend in recent years. However, at a developer conference, Apple attempted to leverage its ecosystem advantage to gain a foothold in the AI arms race. The industry has mixed views, with some experts believing in Apple Intelligence's potential to integrate all products and attract loyal users, and others criticizing its lack of innovation and reliance on OpenAI. Despite initiatives like expanding acquisitions and releasing a smarter voice assistant, doubts remain on whether Apple can attract new followers or just retain existing ones.
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Reported 7 months ago
During the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2024, Apple introduced the 'Apple Intelligence' AI operating system that will require at least an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max to operate, potentially sparking a new wave of smartphone upgrades. Analysts predict that major chip supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., as well as assembly giants Hon Hai and Pegatron, will benefit from this trend. The new AI system could lead to increased demand for advanced chips like the A17, positioning Taiwan Semiconductor as a significant winner over the next two years. Apple's improvements, such as Siri enhancements, could also drive consumer interest despite concerns over memory space limitations. Overall, the supply chain is optimistic about the potential impact of this development on the smartphone industry.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
ABC牙医联盟被曝出涉嫌聘用密医、骗领健康保险费，已有多名涉事人员被約談查扣相關物證，联盟回应表示已停止涉事海外医师在诊所实习培训，将全力配合调查。该联盟近10多名密医涉嫌骗领健康保险费，不法獲利约4000万元，其中1位医师以20万元交保，其余請回，实际不法金额和涉案人数仍在调查中。口腔司表明若医务人员未经正常培训、未通国考，将损害民众健康，将收集事证配合检查调查。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
外資大摩指出，由於HBM產能消耗龐大，導致標準型DRAM供應銳減，DRAM市場進入前所未有的供需失衡「超級周期」，預計DRAM價格將持續攀升。大摩預估，DRAM價格漲幅將比預期高達六成，南亞科、威剛等台廠將在這波DRAM熱潮中受益良多。大摩與瑞銀強調全球三大DRAM廠投入HBM將推動DRAM價格持續上漲，明年預計標準型DRAM供應缺口高達23%，南亞科更被給予買進評等，為DRAM市場帶來強大動力。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
2024年6月11日下午6:35，随着标准型DRAM市场迎来史无前例的供需失衡超级周期，DDR3产能不足情况加剧。由于三星等大型厂商退出DDR3生产，但人工智能和边缘计算等终端设备对DDR3的需求持续增加，单一终端设备搭载容量直线上升，将导致DDR3价格上涨，华邦（2344）、晶豪科（3006）、鈺创（5351）等相关厂商受益。全球三大记忆体厂逐步退出DDR3市场，导致DDR3价格较标准型DRAM晚一至二季上涨，台湾厂商在本季和下季将逐渐获利。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
The U.S. Navy has dispatched warships and aircraft to monitor a Russian naval flotilla that sailed close to South Florida's coast en route to Cuba for extensive military exercises, including a hypersonic-capable frigate and nuclear-capable submarine simulating strikes on enemy ships. The U.S. has deployed destroyers and a reconnaissance aircraft in response, while both countries claim the activities pose no direct threat. Russian ships may also visit Venezuela and the activities are part of wider global naval exercises that include Cuba, Canada, and Venezuela. Users are tracking ship positions, and the Port of Havana will be busy with arrivals from various navies.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
As the Edmonton Oilers head back to Alberta for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers will depart South Florida a day later, benefiting from an extra day of rest before their lengthy 2,543-mile flight to Edmonton. Coach Paul Maurice acknowledges the fairness of the two-day break between games due to the considerable travel distance. The Panthers plan to pass the time with activities like sleep, card games, and television to stay occupied during the long journey. With a 2-0 series lead and a strong performance from goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, the Panthers have momentum on their side, while the Oilers aim to improve their scoreless power play. Florida captain Aleksander Barkov's availability is uncertain after sustaining an injury in Game 2.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Taichung City in Central Taiwan serves as a hub for department store consumption, with the retail market showing strong opportunities. The overall consumption scale last year was close to 90 billion NTD, and it is estimated to surpass 100 billion NTD this year. Big players like Hanshin Department Store, Uni-President Enterprises Group, Cathay Life Insurance, and First International have been rushing to seize market opportunities. With the addition of new stores like Mitsui Taichung LaLaport, the retail market in Greater Taichung saw an increase of over 10 billion NTD in consumption scale last year. Various development projects are underway, including the highly anticipated Han Shen Continental Shopping Center and the Prince Plaza complex mall by Uni-President Group among others.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
CTWANT Weekly | China Times reported on June 11, 2024, the first public revelation of the wild nesting process of the 'Mountain God' hundred-pacer snake! The Forestry Bureau's Taichung Branch, along with children attending a camp in 2023, discovered a hundred-pacer snake and later found its nest, leading to the documentation of the egg-guarding, offspring-protection, and the young snake leaving the nest for the first time ever, which will be presented at this year's Amphibian and Reptile Conference. This marks the world's first documented observation of the complete reproductive ecology of a wild hundred-pacer snake, a precious and rare conservation-worthy species native to Taiwan.
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Reported 7 months ago
In June 11, 2024, at 6:30 PM, a 55-year-old man woke up in pain, finding his ankle and foot joints swollen, red, and hot, making it difficult to walk due to a gout attack. With nearly a million people seeking medical treatment for gout annually in Taiwan, the condition is attributed to refined dietary habits leading to high uric acid levels. Nutritionist Wang Shu-ying advises on managing gout through medication, balanced diet, lifestyle adjustments, and weight control to reduce uric acid. Consuming alcohol, seafood, and sugary drinks can trigger gout, hence the advice of 'Three Restrictions and One Emphasis' on avoiding broth, alcohol, sugary drinks, and emphasizing water intake.
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Reported 7 months ago
In preparation for the hot summer weather, sunscreen is essential in protecting the skin from harmful UV rays. Different SPF levels and types of sunscreen should be chosen based on outdoor activities to ensure proper protection. Other physical measures like using umbrellas and hats are also recommended, along with reapplying sunscreen every 2 hours when outdoors. Additionally, it's advised to wait 15-20 minutes after applying sunscreen before using insect repellent. Understanding the types and proper use of sunscreen will help prevent sunburns and skin damage during outdoor activities in the summer.
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Reported 7 months ago
Mexican bantamweight fighter David Martinez, known as one of Mexico's top talents, has parted ways with Combate Global and is now focusing on securing a contract with the UFC. With a record of 10-1 and a six-fight winning streak, Martinez is eager to fulfill his dream of fighting in the octagon. Despite exploring other options, Martinez's priority is to compete in the UFC, following in the footsteps of his sister Melissa Martinez who is already part of the roster.
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Reported 7 months ago
Cyndi Lauper is gearing up for her 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour,' where she will bid adieu to touring after a decade, focusing more on Broadway projects like 'Kinky Boots.' Her new music documentary 'Let the Canary Sing' recently premiered, showcasing her trailblazing contributions to pop music in the '80s and her success in the theater world. Lauper reflects on her career, challenges faced, the evolution of her hit songs, and her stance on important societal issues, urging fans to vote and embrace hope and creativity.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Taoyuan City has been named as having the lowest ratio of yellow lines and parking spaces among 6 cities. The Taoyuan Traffic Bureau stated that there is a discrepancy between the reported data and the latest findings. While the Ministry of Transportation requested all counties to inventory and improve by the end of June, Taoyuan reported that out of 165 areas that needed improvement and 50 designated parking spaces, 133 areas were already improved with 39 parking spaces designated, achieving an 80.6% completion rate. Nevertheless, there appears to be a difference with the Ministry of Transportation's statistics, and due to uncertainties in the central statistical methods, further comments couldn't be made.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
The Ministry of Transportation required all counties and cities to complete the marking of 10% yellow lines or temporary parking spaces every 100 to 150 meters by June this year, but as of June 5, only 10 out of 22 counties and cities have completed the task. Four regions, including Taoyuan, have identified zero demand for yellow lines and designated parking spaces, with Taoyuan having the lowest completion rate at 47.42%. Concerns have been raised about the suitability of the designated spaces for drivers and suggestions for additional measures like creating curved spaces 10 to 30 meters beyond intersections have been made. The Ministry of Transportation is prioritizing environmental improvement and continuing to roll out projects to enhance pedestrian spaces in light of the deadline and policies surrounding roadside parking and sanctions against violations.
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Reported 7 months ago
Reporters Li Qingying and Lai Yunxiu/Taipei Report on June 11, 2024, at 6:28 PM, there were 328 new local confirmed hospitalizations of COVID-19 cases last week, a 25% increase from the previous week's 263 cases. The spokesperson for the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Tseng Shuhui, announced that the COVID-19 epidemic had entered another pandemic phase, marking the sixth wave since the Omicron variant. It is predicted that this wave of the epidemic will not decline until at least August or September due to the impact of variant mutations and the quantity of vaccine doses administered. Taiwan is currently experiencing a summer pandemic period, and experts suggest that the virus is unlikely to suddenly disappear, with interactions between individuals becoming more frequent and a decrease in mask-wearing rates. As for variant testing, preventive medicine physician Lin Yongqing mentioned that the JN·1 strain remains dominant but is gradually decreasing, with an increase in the KP·2 and KP·3 strains. Professor Huang Limin from National Taiwan University pointed out that compared to previous variants, the JN·1 and KP·2 viruses have stronger immune escape capabilities, resulting in decreased protection for those naturally infected or vaccinated, particularly in the population not vaccinated within three to six months. Amid the low vaccination rate in Taiwan, currently standing at only 11% for the COVID-19 XBB vaccine, there are still 289,000 doses of Moderna XBB vaccine and around 48,000 doses of Novavax XBB vaccine available nationwide.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
This week, wholesale and production prices for eggs dropped by another 3 yuan to 27.5 and 37 yuan per catty respectively, marking a fifth consecutive drop and reaching a new low in nearly 2 years. Due to poor egg sales, the Taipei Egg Merchants' Association urged the catering industry to lower prices moderately to stimulate demand. With egg production exceeding daily demand and entering the low season, surplus eggs have led some in the southern region to feed them to pigs or sell them below market prices, prompting appeals for price reductions to increase consumer interest.
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Reported 7 months ago
The National Health Insurance Administration is planning to resume implementing measures to reduce outpatient services at medical centers and regional hospitals, aiming to fully implement tiered medical care. The discussion is set to resume in the third quarter, with the possibility of implementation by year-end to avoid overcrowding and uphold the rights of patients with severe and rare diseases. Various suggestions have been made by healthcare professionals and associations, such as penalizing hospitals that treat a higher ratio of mild patients and rewarding those with higher rates of treating severe cases, with the aim of rebalancing outpatient and inpatient care to ensure fair and efficient healthcare distribution.
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