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Monday 10 March 2025
Chinese automotive market struggles with smart driving technology disparities and declining values of used vehicles
For three years, China's automotive market has been embroiled in a price-cutting war, evolving from a tussle between new energy vehicles and traditional cars to a contest for smart...
Monday 10 March 2025
Malaysia engages chip companies on potential US tariff impacts
According to Reuters, Malaysia is in discussions with semiconductor firms operating in the country to assess the impact of potential US tariffs on chips, Trade Minister Tengku...
Friday 7 March 2025
DeepSeek's value lies in open-source innovation, not cost, says AMD CEO Lisa Su
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently announced the company's fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 (4QFY25) financial results, reinforcing investor confidence in AI's long-term growth, even amid...
Friday 7 March 2025
TSMC's US$100 billion expansion: political capital or sunk cost?
TSMC is committing an additional US$100 billion to the US, funding three wafer fabs, two advanced packaging plants, and an R&D center. While framed as a business decision, the...
Friday 7 March 2025
MediaTek bets on AI-driven growth with Dimensity 9500
MediaTek sees AI innovation as a key driver for mobile applications over the next two years. Its upcoming Dimensity 9500 already generates stronger customer traction than its predecessor...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Microchip Technology restructures: 2,000 layoffs across US and Philippines amidst automotive chip slump
Microchip Technology is undergoing significant restructuring in response to a downturn in the automotive chip market. The company has announced the layoff of approximately 2,000 employees,...
Thursday 27 February 2025
China's carmakers embrace outsourcing, reshaping intelligent driving
In the Chinese automotive market, emerging manufacturers such as NIO, Xpeng, Li Auto, and Leapmotor have long been emblematic of the industry's shift toward self-developed intelligent...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Chinese automakers' race to outpace Tesla comes at a steep cost
Global automakers have long sought to dethrone Tesla, with Chinese manufacturers now aggressively targeting its limited model lineup and sluggish innovation. Yet, the cost of this...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
AI glasses market heats up as Taiwan suppliers face strategic crossroads
The rise of AI-powered glasses in 2025 is injecting fresh momentum into the recovering consumer electronics market. However, as Chinese brands drive a cost war in smart eyewear, Taiwan's...
Friday 21 February 2025
BYD ignites smart driving war in China's auto market
The fight in China's auto market has shifted from electrification to intelligent driving, as leading new energy vehicle (NEV) maker BYD makes intelligent driving a standard feature...
Friday 21 February 2025
PC brands to hike US price as tariff pressures mount on chipmakers
Major PC brands have started raising prices on US-bound products, attributing the hikes to tariff pressures. The industry's strategy has shifted from stockpiling inventory ahead of...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Chroma ATE develops comprehensive semiconductor testing Solutions, strategically positioning for 2025 global market
Semiconductor testing plays a crucial role in the supply chain, with industry players prioritizing factors such as test speed, cost, signal measurement accuracy, one-stop test capabilities,...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
ASICs struggle to challenge Nvidia's GPU dominance
The increasing adoption of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked discussions about potential competition to Nvidia's GPU market...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Automakers recalibrate electrification plans as tariffs, subsidies shift
Global automakers are revamping their electrification strategies amid shifting subsidies and tariff uncertainty. After overestimating demand outside China, industry giants from the...
Monday 17 February 2025
SiC golden era dims as price wars, weak EV demand weigh on market
Leading silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturers, including STMicroelectronics, Onsemi, Infineon Technologies, and Wolfspeed, posted dismal financial results, fueling concerns that the...