Following the sale of its Southern Taiwan plant to TSMC, Innolux has announced it will sell its assets in Nanjing, China, in a transaction valued at CNY450 million (approximately US$63.16 million), with an expected disposal profit of CNY320 million
The focal point of discussion in China's smartphone market currently centers on Apple's iPhone 16 sales and the rapidly shifting rivalry between Apple and Huawei. IDC's latest data reveals smartphone shipments in China hit 68.78 million units in Q3 2024, up by 3.2%. Apple, however, saw a minor dip of 0.3%, while Huawei surged ahead with a 42% increase
Recent US sanctions targeting individuals and entities, including some based in India, following rumors of advanced server exports to Russia, could disrupt Nvidia's plans to cultivate the Indian market
Samsung Electronics is reportedly set to launch high-capacity and high-heat-dissipation Bonding Vertical (BV) NAND Flash with more than 400 layers in 2026. This move aims to enhance its fundamental technological competitiveness and seize opportunities in the currently lagging enterprise solid-state drive (eSSD) market
October 27 marked the second anniversary of Jae-yong Lee's tenure as Samsung Electronics' (Samsung) executive chairman. However, both Lee and Samsung are facing unprecedented challenges
After parting away with Japanese financial firm SBI Holdings, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) announced that it has received the initial payment from Tata Group for its fab IP business in India. Design operations for the new facility are expected to be actively advanced next
The US imposed a US$500,000 in mitigated penalty against GlobalFoundries for shipments of semiconductors to entity-listed Chinese firms as the US works to close sanctions loopholes
The two major South Korean component suppliers, Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) and LG Innotek, have released their financial reports for the third quarter of 2024, with performance falling short of expectations. Industry analysts attribute this underperformance to poor sales of Apple's iPhone 16 and delays in the demand recovery of industries such as PCs and smartphones
South Korean semiconductor firms have shown little interest in investing in India, even as U.S. and Japanese semiconductor companies begin to establish a presence there
From the 14nm generation to the present, Samsung's attempts to capture Apple's orders have often been thwarted. Since the launch of Apple's A10 Fusion chip in 2016, TSMC has monopolized major contract manufacturing deals while Samsung has continued to face setbacks
Toyota Motor and Suzuki Motor have partnered to launch a new battery electric SUV in spring 2025. The vehicle, to be produced in India, will feature a 60-kilowatt-hour battery and a 500 km range. This collaboration marks a significant step in both companies' electrification efforts and their broader partnership
Apple plans to launch the iPhone 17 series in 2025, featuring low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED panels across all models. LTPO is a low-power panel technology currently supplied to Apple by Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD)
LG Electronics' strategic transformation efforts are paying off, as evidenced by its record-breaking third quarter 2024 performance, driven by three core pillars: operational efficiency, business innovation, and a segmented marketing approach
LG Electronics is following Samsung's lead in pursuing the lucrative medical technology field as a key future revenue source. The company plans to develop its medical technology business, particularly through medical monitors, through substantial investments and a distinct, high-quality product approach
India achieved its highest-ever quarterly smartphone shipment value, driven by a premiumization trend that favored Samsung and Apple. MediaTek dominated the premium mobile AP market, expanding its lead over Qualcomm as major IC design houses entered a new wave of competition
