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Monday 16 December 2024
Taiwanese supply chains diversify as global auto market sees modest growth
Global automotive sales, including new energy vehicles (NEVs), are projected to underperform initial expectations in 2024, yet the market maintains an upward trajectory. Facing growing...
Monday 16 December 2024
Trump 2.0 policy shift sparks Taiwan machinery sector pivot
The upcoming US policy focus on "high tariffs" and "Made in America" initiatives could significantly impact Taiwan's machinery exports while potentially creating new opportunities...
Monday 16 December 2024
India extends notebook and PC import monitoring system through 2025
The Indian government has extended its monitoring framework for importing notebooks, tablets, and personal computing devices by one year through December 2025.
Monday 16 December 2024
TSMC Kumamoto fab chips on deck for 2024
At SEMICON Japan 2024, JASM president Yuichi Horita announced that TSMC's first wafer fab in Kumamoto, Japan, is on track to begin mass production within 2024, reports Nikkei...
Monday 16 December 2024
India roundup: India reports surging chip imports with rising reliance on China
India's rising imports of chips comes with an increasing reliance on China. In addition to semiconductors, India is pursuing AI self-reliance.
Friday 13 December 2024
Supermicro partners with Nidec on water cooling CDU to enhance NVL72 cooling efficiency
Japanese company Nidec has announced its collaboration with Supermicro to develop a coolant distribution unit (CDU) for AI servers, which has already begun shipping. This new cooling...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Europe's electrification challenges: refinancing becomes a new dilemma in 2025
The European automotive supply chain encountered significant hurdles in 2024 as electrification demand fell short of expectations, leading to low investment returns and widespread...
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...