Hikvision, a leading global manufacturer of security equipment provider sanctioned by the US, has been reported to be implementing large-scale layoffs. However, the company has denied these claims, characterizing the situation as a business strategy adjustment
Similar to Abenomics' three arrows over a decade ago, Japan is now introducing three initiatives aimed at reversing the decline in its semiconductor industry. Professor Kuroda Tadayoshi from the University of Tokyo has compared this effort to "a frog being boiled in hot water suddenly jumping out.
As Chinese tech giants intensify their investments in large language models (LLMs), the demand for AI computing power has surged, leading to a frenzy of AI data center construction across the country. However, amid this rapid expansion, experts are calling for a more measured approach to building these facilities
China has made notable progress in lithography technology, but its new machine still lags behind the most advanced global technologies. While this development is significant, it's important to note that equipment is just one aspect of China's efforts to advance its chipmaking capabilities
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has confirmed delays in high bandwidth memory (HBM) supply, leading to a downward adjustment of its production target for 2025. To enhance semiconductor competitiveness, the company will directly assign R&D personnel to factories, improving communication and collaboration with frontline production teams
China's growing market share in electric vehicles (EVs) and automotive lithium-ion batteries has propelled its dominance in lithium-ion battery materials
Samsung Electronics reported consolidated revenue of KRW79 trillion (about US$58.6 billion) and an operating profit of KRW9.1 trillion for the third quarter of 2024, missing market expectations as reported by Chosun Biz
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host four major technology fairs this October, featuring approximately 6,200 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions. These events will highlight innovative products, solutions, and services in electronics, components, production technologies, and smart lighting systems
China's automakers, from established players like state-backed Great Wall Motor to upstarts like Nio, XPeng, and Li Auto, along with tech giants such as Huawei and Xiaomi, are charging forward with AI development in a bid to dominate intelligent driving
The European Union (EU) has unleashed a powerful economic tool on China by imposing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs), a move that increases the risk of retaliatory measures and could potentially backfire on EU consumers and companies
On September 20, Huawei's Mate XT and Apple's iPhone 16 series launched simultaneously, sparking significant discussion in the industry. This timing is seen as a strong statement from Huawei
NAND Flash prices have begun to decline due to lower-than-expected IT demand. Major memory companies are reportedly planning to adjust their utilization rates and may refocus investments on DRAM in the future
Rumors suggest the Chinese government is encouraging local companies to prioritize domestic artificial intelligence (AI) processor brands over Nvidia's products. If this informal guidance becomes mandatory in the future, it could pose a dual threat to Nvidia's position in the Chinese market, especially in light of Huawei's release of the Ascend 910C
