The Indian government has initiated a major upgrade of its semiconductor capabilities at the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), India's first wafer fab, in Mohali with an RFP. This move aims to modernize SCL's operations, potentially involving major firms like HCLTech and Tata Electronics
The Tata Group is set to expand its influence in the semiconductor sector by signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with ten semiconductor firms, reports India Today
India's PC market saw a 3.8% growth in shipments, reaching 14.4 million units in 2024, according to an IDC report. The consumer market grew due to rising demand for notebooks, especially gaming and AI models. However, a weakening rupee could impact future costs for small and medium-sized businesses
As China's automotive market embarks on a new wave of intelligent driving democratization, a fresh tug-of-war has begun between car manufacturers and specialized third-party suppliers. This development threatens to push many of these suppliers to the brink of elimination, with estimates suggesting that only three major players will ultimately remain in the market
Samsung Electronics has reportedly signed a patent licensing agreement with Chinese NAND Flash manufacturer Yangtze Memory Technology Corp (YMTC) to license its Hybrid Bonding technology for use in YMTC's next-generation NAND products
SK Hynix will finalize its acquisition of Intel's NAND flash business, now rebranded as Solidigm, in March 2025. This strategic move strengthens its enterprise SSD (eSSD) market position and accelerates its NAND business expansion
Dixon Technologies, India's largest electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, has experienced rapid annual growth and is looking to double revenue, demonstrating that "Make in India" is on the rise
Huawei's Ascend 910C AI chip has reportedly reached a 40% manufacturing yield, marking the first time the Ascend production line has turned profitable. The company aims to improve the yield to 60%, bringing it closer to industry standards
Reports indicate that Chinese AI chip manufacturer Biren Technology is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong with a target of raising US$300 million. The company is currently in discussions with China International Capital Corporation, Bank of China International, and Ping An Securities, aiming for a potential listing in 2025. However, details regarding the scale and timing may still change, and there is even a possibility that the company might ultimately decide against the IPO
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has officially shut down its smartphone motherboard (HDI) factory in Kunshan, China, as part of a broader strategy to pivot toward higher-value business segments. The company confirmed that it completed the liquidation of the Kunshan facility by the end of 2024, effectively ending its presence in the smartphone HDI market
The Japanese government will send officials to the US in March 2025 to discuss various tariff issues, including potential exemptions for the 2nm chips produced by Rapidus. They believe that due to their technical collaboration with IBM, these products should qualify for exemption from Trump's tariff regime
The global electric vehicle (EV) market is evolving rapidly, and Japan's legacy automakers are at the center of the latest industry shakeup. Following the collapse of the Honda-Nissan partnership, reports suggest that a new "four-party collaboration framework" may be in the works
Delta Electronics is ramping up its robotics expansion in India, unveiling the D-Bot collaborative robot (cobot) series at ELECRAMA 2025 to enhance its competitive edge in smart manufacturing and energy infrastructure
Despite facing headwinds in the overall automotive market, Panjit continues to report impressive growth. Chief Operating Officer Edgar Chen stated that the company aims for an annual growth rate of 35% in the automotive field in 2025 and plans to establish a factory in Vietnam to meet overseas client demands
