Despite AI-driven growth in the NAND flash market, the rising costs of technological transitions remain a major hurdle.

The automotive supply chain is grappling with persistent shipping delays and escalating freight costs, which have extended delivery times by about two weeks. Despite these challenges,...

In the second half of 2024, mobile phone brands are likely to face even greater pressure on operations.

Although demand for smartphones, wearables, and tablets is expected to grow in the second half of 2024, Samsung Electronics has recently pointed to uncertainties that could potentially...

Many Chinese semiconductor firms have told customers they are raising prices due to rising costs of precious metals, such as gold and copper, according to industry sources.

Stanford University's HAI Institute reports that AI development in the industry surged ahead of academia in 2023, with training costs for advanced AI models hitting record highs.

Samsung Electronics witnessed a significant surge in the procurement costs of raw materials for IT products in 2023.

Power semiconductors and MicroController Units (MCU) have started a new wave of price hikes; however, it is unclear if this signals a market rebound or merely cost increases.

Although consumer MCU demand remains low, overall MCU prices have returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to industry sources.

Notebook component suppliers are bracing for increased logistics and other costs as ODMs relocate production lines out of China to places such as Vietnam and Thailand, according to...