Chinese exports of critical minerals are returning to more normal levels, undercutting fears that the restrictions imposed by the government last year could choke off supplies crucial to high-tech manufacturers around the world
Just days after Foxconn chairman Young Liu visited Tamil Nadu, reports indicate that the company's iPhone plant in the southern Indian state will soon commence production of the latest iPhone model
China's recent "Detailed Implementation Rules for Subsidies for Automobile Trade-ins" measure has shortened the lifespan of electric vehicles (EVs) eligible for scrapping to 6 years (registered before April 30, 2018), allowing owners to receive a subsidy of CNY7,000 for trading in their old vehicles to purchase new ones
Fifteen Japanese companies plan to invest approximately JPY100 billion (US$680 million) in research, development, and equipment across Southeast Asia, focusing on the electric vehicle, semiconductor, and energy sectors. The Japanese government is reportedly set to subsidize around one-third of this investment
India's PC market experienced its fourth consecutive quarter of growth in the second quarter of 2024, with shipments rising by 7.1% year-on-year. The introduction of AI PCs is anticipated to drive demand growth further in the market
Support from local foundries and backend houses in China is helping CMOS image sensor (CIS) firms obtain more orders, reducing the country's reliance on Sony, according to industry sources
Chinese tech firm Huawei Technologies Co.'s push into the electric vehicle market has received another boost, after an investment valued its auto solutions company at RMB 115 billion (US$16 billion)
Taiwan's Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC) has made significant inroads into China's electric vehicle market with materials such as elastomers and automotive films. Despite the severe involution in China's EV sector, the company remains optimistic about its shipment prospects for the second half of 2024 and beyond
The international patent war over compound semiconductors, specifically Gallium Nitride (GaN), continues to intensify. In July, Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) from the US won a ruling from the US International Trade Commission (ITC) that found China's GaN leader Innoscience guilty of infringing one of its patents, making it difficult for the latter to enter the US market
Samsung Electronics is reportedly increasing the likelihood of launching the budget-friendly flagship Galaxy S24 FE in the second half of 2024, aiming to hit the market ahead of Apple's iPhone SE 4, which is expected to be launched in early 2025. The Galaxy S24 FE is anticipated to feature Samsung's in-house AP and be released in October 2024
Reports from the Chinese semiconductor industry suggest that Huawei's Ascend 910C chip may face significant delays due to low production yields, which could severely impact scheduling and planning at wafer fabrication plants
Uber Technologies Inc.-backed Lime is entering Japan's growing e-scooter ride market in a foray that pits the San Francisco-based startup against homegrown Luup KK
Indonesia is seeking to blend more palm oil with diesel to cut its use of fossil fuels, with the ambitious target raising the risk of tightening supply of the tropical oil
