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Monday 2 December 2024
Intel balances US subsidies with renewed China commitment
On November 26, Intel Connection China, hosted in Chengdu, emerged as the company's largest technology ecosystem event to date, featuring participation from major partners including...
Friday 29 November 2024
Samsung's semiconductor personnel reform appears unconventional but may still struggle with bureaucracy
Samsung Electronics is undergoing a personnel reform in response to the crisis within its semiconductor business. Notably, the head of Device Solutions (DS), Young-Hyun Jun, will...
Friday 29 November 2024
Samsung Foundry's uncertain future: What path should it take?
Amid challenges, Samsung has decided to scale back investments in its foundry business, prioritizing existing production lines to reduce losses and refocusing efforts on regaining...
Friday 29 November 2024
Xiaomi's financial strength positions it to disrupt China's fiercely competitive EV market
The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) industry is characterized by intense competition as numerous automakers aim to achieve profitability in the face of increasing sales. Xiaomi, with...
Friday 29 November 2024
China's dominance in LCD market leads to inflated procurement costs for Samsung and LG
China's dominance in the LCD panel and TV manufacturing sectors is driving up procurement costs for South Korean giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics. Additionally, China's...
Friday 29 November 2024
Japan doubles down on semiconductor subsidies, Rapidus poised for more support
The Japanese government is preparing a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 – March 2025) to allocate additional support for the semiconductor and AI sectors, with...
Friday 29 November 2024
China's semiconductor industry makes significant strides, putting pressure on South Korean firms
China's largest foundry operator, SMIC, surpassed the US$2 billion revenue mark for the first time in the third quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, companies like CXMT and JHICC are aggressively...
Friday 29 November 2024
STMicroelectronics' bold bet on Hua Hong defies industry trends
Amid global economic uncertainty and shifting geopolitics, multinational corporations face tough strategic decisions. STMicroelectronics has made a striking move, announcing plans...
Friday 29 November 2024
Micron targets Samsung's home turf with 'on-the-spot hiring' to attract talent
Micron has intensified its recruitment efforts in South Korea, targeting university campuses with "on-the-spot hiring" initiatives. Previously focused on hiring experienced engineers...
Friday 29 November 2024
Huawei expands EV presence with new trademark filings in China
Huawei has registered several new trademarks for electric vehicles (EVs) in China, signaling deeper collaboration with Chinese automakers.
Friday 29 November 2024
Samsung's potential integration of ChatGPT raises questions regarding relationship with Google
Recent reports claim that OpenAI is in discussions with Samsung Electronics (Samsung) regarding a collaboration to integrate ChatGPT into their devices, which could mirror Apple's...
Friday 29 November 2024
China grapples with AI computing power allocation amid rapid expansion
According to Science and Technology Daily on October 16, ChatGPT's emergence has spurred unprecedented growth in AI innovation, with China experiencing a rapid surge in AI...
Friday 29 November 2024
Likelihood of widespread OLED TV adoption is decreasing, says TCL exec
South Korean companies have increasingly focused on OLED technology to differentiate themselves from Chinese competitors in the television market. However, recent comments from Jun...
Thursday 28 November 2024
SK Hynix's NAND production reportedly accelerates, increasing competitive pressure on Samsung
SK Hynix has reportedly begun mass production of its 321-layer 1Tb TLC 3D NAND Flash products, posing a potential threat to Samsung Electronics' (Samsung) leading position. This development...
Thursday 28 November 2024
2025 EV price war looms as SAIC joins supply chain cost-cutting push
On November 26, BYD announced a directive requiring its suppliers to implement a 10% cost reduction starting January 1, 2025. Following this, SAIC Maxus has reportedly launched a...