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Tuesday 14 May 2024
XMC initiates IPO in Chinese competitive foundry market
Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (XMC) has begun the IPO process. However, the pure-play foundry faces a challenging journey as it seeks to differentiate itself in a fiercely...
Tuesday 14 May 2024
US tariff hike on Chinese EVs expected to see two immediate effect
The US government reportedly plans to raise tariffs on China-made clean energy products, especially EVs. Supply chain sources said the move will likely achieve instant success: protecting...
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Huawei chip development receives all-out support from Chinese semiconductor firms
Huawei has recently launched its Pura 70 series smartphones featuring its in-house developed Kirin 9010 application processors made using SMIC's 7nm N+2 manufacturing process.
Monday 13 May 2024
Kumamoto Prefecture wants to be home of TSMC's third Japan plant
The newly-elected governor of Kumamoto Prefecture said he's ready to ensure wide-ranging support to woo Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to build its third Japanese chip factory...
Monday 13 May 2024
SMIC's gross margin declines hard due to cost of supporting Huawei
SMIC released its first-quarter financial report for 2024, with revenue performance showing a year-on-year increase of 19.7% to $1.75 billion, slightly better than market expectations...
Monday 13 May 2024
Semco accelerates glass substrate production, eyeing high demand in HPC and automotive applications
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is reportedly expediting the development of its semiconductor packaging-use Glass Core Substrate (GCS) business by advancing the construction of...
Monday 13 May 2024
US reportedly to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs
The US is poised to take a tough stance on China's clean energy products. The Biden administration reportedly will soon announce new tariffs on China-made EVs, solar goods, and other...
Monday 13 May 2024
Smartphone brands compelled to evolve again as 5G penetration in China plateaus
Since the commercial operation launch of China's 5G communication system in October 2019, the number of 5G mobile users in China has exceeded 800 million. The monthly shipment proportion...
Monday 13 May 2024
Weekly news roundup: Apple sparks speculation of partnership with EV startup
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of May 6 – May 10.
Monday 13 May 2024
Rohm revving up to deepen integration with Toshiba in power semiconductors
Japan's Rohm Semiconductor is seeking to strengthen business integration with the recently delisted Toshiba, particularly in power semiconductors.
Monday 13 May 2024
Rising Chinese homegrown carmakers offer Global PMX's transforming auto business promising future
China's homegrown car companies attracted the automotive industry's attention at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show last week, while global automakers gathered at the site.
Friday 10 May 2024
Biden set to impose tariffs on China EVs, strategic sectors
President Joe Biden's administration is poised to unveil a sweeping decision on China tariffs as soon as next week, one that's expected to target key strategic sectors while rejecting...
Friday 10 May 2024
SMIC warns of growing chip pricing competition in China
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. expects its average selling price to fall this quarter as chipmakers increase capacity, raising the alarm about growing price competition...
Friday 10 May 2024
LG set to outperform Samsung in iPad OLED panel shipments
Market research firm DSCC recently stated that for Apple's OLED iPad launched in 2024, LG Display (LGD) is expected to account for over 65% of the panel shipments, ahead of Samsung...
Friday 10 May 2024
BIS adds 37 Chinese entities to Entity List, highlighting quantum tech concerns
In a recent move aimed at bolstering national security measures, the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 37 People's Republic of China (PRC) entities...