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Thursday 15 August 2024
Intel enters smart cockpit chip market amid intensifying Chinese market
Qualcomm is no longer the only company to have entered the smart cockpit field as more manufacturers aim for autopilot development. Even Intel, which has been lagging behind, is in...
Thursday 15 August 2024
Foreign auto chipmakers gain less from Chinese EV growth
China's self-sufficiency push for ICs has limited the ability of multinational automotive IC integrated device manufacturers (IDM) and fabless chipmakers to secure orders from the...
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Taiwan IPC makers eye China market recovery amid challenges
Taiwan's industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers are optimistic that the Chinese market is poised for recovery after a sharp decline caused by the dual impacts of the pandemic and geopolitical...
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Ams Osram launches China development center to drive growth and innovation
Ams Osram has unveiled its new China Development Center (CDC), a hub for product marketing, system solutions, applications engineering, and supply chain innovation. The CDC is strategically...
Tuesday 13 August 2024
China's foundries surge ahead: SMIC and Hua Hong at full capacity amidst rising domestic demand
China's leading foundries, SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor, have seen their newly added 12-inch production capacity fully utilized, absorbing a surge in domestic orders.
Monday 12 August 2024
China gaining self-sufficiency in semiconductor equipment, but crucial exposure tools remain constrained
The US chip prohibition has limited China's access to cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment. As a result, China has in recent years become increasingly self-sufficient...
Monday 12 August 2024
Himax beats 2Q24 expectations with strong automotive DDI growth, faces 3Q headwinds amid Chinese market slump
Taiwanese display driver IC (DDI) leader Himax Technologies reported a robust second quarter, driven by strong demand for automotive DDI. However, the company is adopting a cautious...
Monday 12 August 2024
China fab tool industry poised to make significant strides, says AMEC CEO
Advanced Micro-fabrication Equipment (AMEC), a China-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer, has emerged as a formidable competitor to Applied Materials, Lam Research, and other...
Monday 12 August 2024
Thailand transforms into EV hub as Chinese manufacturers gain ground amid economic challenges
Thailand, a key automotive hub in Southeast Asia, is undergoing a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). Driven by government incentives, many Chinese companies are entering...
Monday 12 August 2024
Weekly news roundup: Intel telecommunications faces cost cuts; Indian opto-semiconductor maker makes acquisition
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of August 5 – August 9.
Friday 9 August 2024
China's SMIC Accelerates Capacity Buildout as Chip War Evolves
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. is expediting its plans to build more capacity as a US-led multinational campaign is putting more restrictions on China's access to...
Friday 9 August 2024
SMIC reports improved consumer electronics demand; geopolitical tensions boost performance
SMIC held an earnings call on August 9, saying that demand for consumer electronics was improving, and smartphone makers were building their inventories. Its customers placed orders...
Friday 9 August 2024
Chinese automotive SoC developers file for IPO in Hong Kong
Black Sesame Technologies and Horizon Robotics, two China-based developers of smart driving chips, have recently filed for IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Friday 9 August 2024
SMIC's profit plummets amid fierce competition in China, despite record utilization rate
China-based pure-play foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) reported a decline in profit despite growing revenue by more than 20% amid intense competition...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Xiaomi-backed AI chipmaker Black Sesame falls in Hong Kong debut as AI frenzy wanes
Shares of artificial intelligence chipmaker Black Sesame International Holding Ltd. tumbled as much as 35% on their debut, dealing a blow to Hong Kong's efforts to lure more technology...