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Thursday 12 December 2024
US Trade Representative hikes tariffs on tungsten, wafers, and polysilicon in Section 301 Trade Action against China
On December 11, 2024, the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced modifications to tariff actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act, targeting specific Chinese products. These measures...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Coretronic expects growth in imaging and energy-saving product shipments in December
Coretronic reported a self-estimated consolidated revenue of approximately NT$3.219 billion for November 2024, representing an 8% increase compared to the consolidated revenue of...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Apple's Vision Pro sales fall short: high price, limited content deter buyers
Apple's Vision Pro, its first mixed-reality (MR) headset, is approaching its first anniversary in February 2025. However, projections for 2024 shipments stand at just 500,000 units,...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Rapidus unveils 2nm core tech as former lawmaker sounds alarm on TSMC dominance
Rapidus, a Japanese chipmaker pursuing 2nm chip mass production, has unveiled significant technological breakthroughs developed with IBM, as former lawmaker Akira Amari warns of risks...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Samsung lowers smartphone shipment target for 2025 amid AI strategy concerns
As competition in the smartphone market intensifies, Samsung Electronics aims to regain its competitive edge with AI features. However, there are concerns regarding the effectiveness...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Rapidus to begin 2nm chip production in April 2025
At SEMICON Japan 2024 in Tokyo, Rapidus Chairman Tetsuro Higashi revealed that the installation of all equipment for trial production of 2nm chips will be finalized by March 2025,...
Thursday 12 December 2024
China IC design sector trails global semiconductor growth for the first time
China's overall IC design sales are expected to reach CNY646 billion (US$89.66 billion) with a year-over-year increase of around 11.9% in 2024, marking the first time it has been...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Sinbon targets double-digit growth in 2025 revenues
Connector and cable assembly maker Sinbon Electronics has seen a drop in revenue, as inventory destocking beginning in the second half of 2023 led to slower demand. For the first...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Phoenix Pioneer sees a bright outlook for 2025 amid its transition to advanced packaging substrates
Innovative IC substrate manufacturer Phoenix Pioneer Technology is undergoing a strategic transformation into advanced packaging. The company is developing cutting-edge xQFN lead...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Semiconductor materials distributors enjoy strong 2024, eye further 2025 growth
Semiconductor materials distributors are experiencing strong growth driven by advanced packaging demand, with expectations for continued expansion through 2025. Industry players are...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Thinner, lighter foldable phone designs raise technical threshold for supply chain
Foldable smartphone shipment momentum continues to be strong for certain major mobile phone brands despite their low popularity in the end market. However, as development shifts toward...
Thursday 12 December 2024
CATL leads the global battery race: South Korea's top 3 makers struggle to keep up
Global EV battery demand outside China increased by 12.7% from January to October 2024. South Korea's top battery makers—LG Energy Solution (LGES), SK On, and Samsung SDI—recorded...
Thursday 12 December 2024
EDA leader Empyrean gains support from state-owned enterprise after being added to Entity List
Chinese domestic electronic design automation (EDA) leader Empyrean announced on December 9 that the state-owned China Electronic Corporation (CEC) will become its largest shareholder...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Hiroca Automotive diversifies beyond China, achieves Tier 1 status to boost growth
Taiwan-based Hiroca Automotive Trim Corporation, a supplier of automotive interior and exterior trim parts, is actively diversifying its operations to reduce dependence on the highly...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Intelligent driving sparks competition among Huawei-backed automakers in China
China's automotive sector is witnessing a strategic shift from new energy vehicles to intelligent driving technology in 2024. At the forefront of this transformation is Huawei, whose...
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research