Japan's major semiconductor photoresist supplier, JSR, is set to expand into chip packaging and biotech materials with substantial capital support from the government-funded Japan Investment Corp (JIC)
Tightening control in China's capital market is bringing an end to an era of unrestrained growth for Chinese semiconductor companies, while simultaneously forcing many to delist or abandon IPO plans
China unveiled a list of cities nationwide for smart connected car pilot projects to promote large-scale applications of multi-scenario autonomous driving
Due to rapid AI advancement and the increasing complexity of semiconductor chips, Advantest anticipates a growing demand for semiconductor testing equipment and intends to capitalize on this opportunity
China's ongoing OLED investment boom is bringing new opportunities to the South Korean display equipment industry. In particular, many South Korean companies have been selected by BOE Technology as core production equipment suppliers for OLED panels, providing a breakthrough for the previously sluggish display equipment market
CentOS 7 is now at its end of life and has stopped receiving software updates, leaving a significant short-term impact on server operators in China. The development also signals a substantial long-term opportunity for open-source projects in the country, particularly in the server operating system market
China plans to develop over 50 new national and industrial standards for the AI sector by 2026. These efforts are part of new guidelines aimed at standardizing systems within the AI industry to foster technological innovation, ensure high-quality development, and promote global participation in AI standardization
At the TSMC 2024 Japan Technology Symposium held on June 28, besides discussing the previously announced A16 chip technology, TSMC also revealed that it achieved revenue growth in Japan for 2023, against overall market trends. The company projected a significant demand for AI in Japan and announced that the 3nm technology would soon be introduced to automotive chips
Chinese tech companies are embracing a 'multi-chip hybrid' strategy to enhance their ultimate AI computing power. This approach supplements foreign offerings while avoiding sole reliance on a single domestic AI chip supplier, particularly Huawei. It aids in building AI computing clusters amid intensified US attempts to curb the rapid expansion of AI computing power
The largest union at Samsung Electronics Co. said it will stage a three-day walkout beginning July 8, adding to the challenges for South Korea's largest company as it seeks to recover from setbacks in its semiconductor business
BYD Co. sold a record number of electric and hybrid cars in the second quarter, sales data compiled by Bloomberg News shows, as price cuts and new technology stoked consumers into purchases
Sony's optical disc business is facing challenges due to declining demand as data storage methods shift towards cloud-based solutions and plans to cut its workforce by 40%
OpenAI recently surprised users by announcing that, starting July 9, 2024, it will cease providing API services to China and other regions, including Hong Kong
Chinese EV giant BYD is making significant inroads into the South Korean and Japanese markets, challenging established domestic players and reshaping the competitive landscape in East Asia's automotive sector
