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Thursday 12 September 2024
IC distributor GMI warns of still-high inventory in China
IC distributor GMI Technology has cautioned about persistently high inventory levels in China. Still, it remains optimistic about semiconductor demand in communications, AI, and automotive...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Chip demand for gaming consoles picking up
A marked recovery in the gaming console supply chain is a sign that major brands are gearing up for the release of new devices, as evidenced by Sony's recent announcement of the PS5...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Samsung reportedly plans major global job cuts; Chinese and Indian operations among first affected
Samsung is reportedly planning significant global job cuts, with its Indian operations expected to be among the first affected. The company is grappling with challenges in its semiconductor...
Thursday 12 September 2024
IC design houses brace for weak 4Q24 demand, pin hopes on 2025 recovery
As the traditional year-end peak season approaches, the usual surge in chip demand will clearly not materialize this year, aligning with earlier predictions in the industry. With...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Modi highlights silicon diplomacy in India's bid to become a global semiconductor powerhouse
India is hosting SEMICON India 2024 from September 11-13. During the event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to becoming a semiconductor powerhouse...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Imec deep tech ventures: bridging semiconductor startup innovation from lab to market
As the semiconductor industry faces unprecedented demand for cutting-edge technologies, Imec, a global leader in nanoelectronics research, is stepping up as the essential bridge between...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Walsin affiliate opens new PCB plant in Penang
Elna Printed Circuits, a subsidiary of PCB manufacturer Global Brands Manufacture (GBM) under Walsin Technology Group, has inaugurated a new PCB facility in Penang, Malaysia.
Wednesday 11 September 2024
A storm is coming to European EV businesses
The European electric vehicle (EV) industry will encounter numerous obstacles in 2025, potentially leading to catastrophic development and introducing new disruptions to the European...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Samsung and SK Hynix propelled into DRAM production frenzy by AI surge amid labor crunch
Although the semiconductor industry is in a supercycle due to AI, factories of Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix may not be able to operate as normal due to staff shortages...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Global smartphones, 2Q 2024

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Tuesday 10 September 2024
TV panel prices to stabilize following October production cuts
Despite the lackluster third-quarter peak season and stagnant end-user demand, leading Chinese panel manufacturers have announced a two-week production cut during the National Day...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
HPC and AI server demand fuels strong growth for connectivity solutions in 2H24
Despite AI servers gaining traction among component suppliers and system assemblers, traditional high-performance computing (HPC) applications continue to be in high demand, according...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Four major players and Chinese upstarts drive OLED TV shipments higher despite challenges
Historically, OLED TVs have lagged behind LCD models in the global market, which ships nearly 200 million units annually. This disparity is largely due to the fewer brands producing...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Hundreds of Samsung workers in India strike for higher wages, disrupting production
According to Reuters, hundreds of workers at a Samsung Electronics plant in southern India have initiated an indefinite strike to demand higher wages after failing to negotiate...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Huawei's triple-fold smartphone sparks new frontier in mobile innovation
Chinese tech giant Huawei is set to unveil its latest innovation in the foldable smartphone market, potentially reshaping the landscape of mobile devices. The company's upcoming launch...