Historically, OLED TVs have lagged behind LCD models in the global market, which ships nearly 200 million units annually. This disparity is largely due to the fewer brands producing OLED TVs and their higher average prices compared to similarly sized LCD TVs. However, with a recent boost in sales of OLED TVs measuring 65 inches and above, both shipment volumes and revenue growth for OLED TVs in 2024 are set to surpass those of LCD TVs, signaling a resurgence in the OLED TV market
Reportedly, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) is investing in equipment for the GaN foundry market. South Korea-based reports say that Samsung's import scale is smaller this time, presumably as preparation for "initial production.
International electric vehicle (EV) companies, such as Ford Motor and General Motors (GM), are struggling to operate in China's hypercompetitive and low-priced EV environment
The Japan-based startup founded by former Google researchers, Sakana AI, announced that it has received a total of JPY20 billion (US$138 million) from various investors including Nvidia. Notably, Nvidia is estimated to have invested several billion yen and has become its biggest investor
The European Union's temporary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, introduced in early July, have triggered a sharp decline in registrations across the continent. SAIC Motor's MG, the top Chinese import brand, saw its European registrations plummet nearly 40% in July, following a 60% drop in June, according to data from JATO Dynamics
Despite encountering significant challenges from US export controls and subsequent chip shortages, China continues to make substantial progress in its AI industry. The country is driving innovation in AI technologies by leveraging alternative approaches that do not rely on the most advanced chips
OLED deposition equipment provider Sunic System recently achieved significant success by supplying its equipment to several Chinese panel manufacturers. Other South Korean companies, such as HB Technology, Hanwha Momentum, and Rorze Systems, have also secured equipment orders from BOE for its 8.6G IT OLED production line (B16), further validating their technical competitiveness
On September 4, 2024, ITRI, SIIQ, and the Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resource Development Consortium jointly organized a symposium aimed at engaging in scholarly and technical exchanges at SEMICON 2024, the 2024 International Taiwan-Japan Semiconductor Technology Symposium
The Biden administration plans to impose export controls on critical technologies including quantum computing and semiconductor goods, seeking to align key allies in a US-led push to thwart advancements in China and other adversarial nations
South Korea will make it mandatory for electric car makers to disclose the names of their battery suppliers and manufacturing technology to alleviate concerns over EV battery fires
DoIT and SIIQ jointly held the 2024 International Taiwan-Japan Semiconductor Technology Symposium on September 4 in Nangang. DoIT's director general Chyou-Huey Chiou stated that there is a lot of collaboration potential between Taiwan and Japan in mechanics, biomedicine, green energy, and ICT. Japan also hopes to make Kyushu Japan's Silicon Island through partnerships with Taiwan
PCIM Asia 2024 recently kicked off in Shenzhen, China, gathering a diverse array of international and Chinese firms focused on power semiconductors. The event prominently featured advancements in silicon carbide (SiC) technologies
Recent reports suggest that Chinese GPU startup Xiangdixian Computing Technology has collapsed due to funding issues and dismissed its entire workforce. However, the company later issued a statement clarifying that it is undergoing organizational restructuring and has not commenced dissolution or liquidation
Amid Nvidia's recent record-breaking revenue, China's leading AI chipmaker, Cambricon Technologies, has not shared in the AI boom, reporting a more than 40% decline in revenue for the first half of 2024. Profitability still appears to be years away
