The upstream of the semiconductor industry in the fourth quarter of 2018 seems to be beginning to show off-season pressures ahead of schedule. In line with the potential further weakening of GDP growth around the world in 2019, Taiwan IC designers have recently concentrated their R&D resources in emerging automotive electronics and the Internet of Things to avoid a stall in corporate revenue and profit growth. After all, these innovative products are emerging from scratch. As long as they can grab new orders, the company's performance in the coming year is bound to increase. Taiwan IC Design Co. has begun to keep pace with the international chip factories, expanding its AI, Internet of Things and automotive power. Sub chip solutions, hoping to compete for future huge business opportunities.