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Tuesday 27 August 2024
Black Myth: Wukong surpasses 10 million copies sold; supply chain observing demand impact
A Chinese game developer recently launched the AAA title "Black Myth: Wukong," which has sold over 10 million copies globally since its release on August 20. Due to the game's stunning...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
China-South Korea Semiconductor Fund fuels Wuxi's rise as a hub for South Korean chip firms
With TSMC expanding its presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe, many suppliers have followed suit, venturing abroad to establish new operations.
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Samsung sees surge in memory production in 1H24
Samsung Electronics reported a significant increase in memory chip production in the first half of 2024, surpassing 1 trillion chips. This surge is largely driven by a recovery in...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Handset panel demand weakening in 2H24
Demand for LTPS LCD and AMOLED handset panels is expected to decelerate in the second half of 2024 with prices weakening, as handset customers start adjusting inventory, according...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Honor gets strategic investment from China Mobile
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor has received an investment from China Mobile Communication Co., the parent company of the country's largest mobile operator. While the exact...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
IBM closes R&D department in China amid shift in business strategy and widespread tech layoffs
Following the recent revelation that IBM had closed the intranet access for employees in its Chinese research and development and testing departments, on the morning of August 26,...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
China-based OSAT major delivers strong performance in 1H24
JCET, a leading Chinese semiconductor packaging and testing services provider, has announced impressive financial performance for the first half of 2024. The company reported a significant...
Monday 26 August 2024
China EV maker's tepid reply to EU proves costly in tariff spat
SAIC Motor Corp.'s harsh treatment by European Union negotiators is becoming a cautionary tale of Chinese companies being ill-equipped to operate in Western business and political...
Monday 26 August 2024
IBM to shut China R&D in move affecting 1,000 staff, Yicai says
International Business Machines Corp. is shutting a key research division in China in a move affecting more than 1,000 employees, local media including Yicai reported, in the latest...
Monday 26 August 2024
Longsys-Kingston joint venture stalls, Shanghai plant sale in limbo
The partnership between memory giants Longsys and Kingston seems to have hit a major snag.
Monday 26 August 2024
Former TSMC executive set to depart Samsung after two years as advanced packaging division restructures
In early 2023, Samsung Electronics welcomed former TSMC deputy director Jing-cheng "Vic" Lin to lead an advanced packaging task force to compete against TSMC. However, industry insiders...
Monday 26 August 2024
China opens first AI standardization institute to lead development of comprehensive AI standards
Following the AI standardization guidelines unveiled in June, China established its first institute for AI standardization in Beijing, aiming to lead the development of local and...
Monday 26 August 2024
MCU industry faces diverging fortunes in China and Taiwan
As the traditional peak season for MCU production approaches in the third quarter, the industry's outlook is characterized by a stark contrast between China and Taiwan. While Chinese...
Monday 26 August 2024
TSMC Kumamoto branch shows investment efficiency, expands general manufacturing
Three years since the Japanese government's decision in 2021 to support Taiwan's large foundry company, TSMC, in establishing a factory in Kumamoto, Kyushu has not only seen growth...
Monday 26 August 2024
Weekly news roundup: Intel's 18A under fire for yield; US Chips Act scale now bigger than China Big Fund II
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of August 19 – August 23.
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research