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Thursday 22 August 2024
US Chips Act scale bigger than China Big Fund II, but manufacturing reshoring remains slow
The scope of the US Chips Act appears to have exceeded that of the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund II (Big Fund II), but the American government's goal of reshoring...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
South Korea's early exports pick up on resilient chip demand
South Korea's early trade data showed exports gaining momentum this month, boosting the outlook for economic growth and suggesting global demand for semiconductors remains resilien...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
China's exports of critical minerals recover after curbs imposed
Chinese exports of critical minerals are returning to more normal levels, href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-02-20/us-china-washington-ramps-up-hunt-for-ev-metals-to-secure-its-own-supplies"...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Lifespan of NEVs is less than half that of fuel vehicles, according to China's official trade-in measures
China's recent "Detailed Implementation Rules for Subsidies for Automobile Trade-ins" measure has shortened the lifespan of electric vehicles (EVs) eligible for scrapping to 6 years...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Japan to reportedly subsidize firms to develop supply chain, independent of China in SEA
Fifteen Japanese companies plan to invest approximately JPY100 billion (US$680 million) in research, development, and equipment across Southeast Asia, focusing on the electric vehicle,...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Foxconn balances global expansion and client demands amid geopolitical shifts
Global manufacturing has been significantly influenced by geopolitical tensions in recent years, prompting the sector to revisit regionalization and local production plans. This shift...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
China CIS firms gain domestic market share with local foundry, backend support
Support from local foundries and backend houses in China is helping CMOS image sensor (CIS) firms obtain more orders, reducing the country's reliance on Sony, according to industry...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Huawei's smart car unit valued at US$16 billion after investment
Chinese tech firm Huawei Technologies Co.'s push into the electric vehicle market has received another boost, after an investment valued its auto solutions company at RMB 115 billion...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
SSFC sees growth opportunities amid China's auto market involution
Taiwan's Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC) has made significant inroads into China's electric vehicle market with materials such as elastomers and automotive films. Despite...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Foreign GaN providers plan to trap Innoscience with slew of patent disputes
The international patent war over compound semiconductors, specifically Gallium Nitride (GaN), continues to intensify. In July, Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) from the US won a...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Seoul Semiconductor surpasses Nichia in LED backlight module market
Seoul Semiconductor was ranked fourth in the global backlight module market in 2017 and rose to second in 2023 just behind Nichia.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Samsung set to launch affordable flagship Galaxy S24 FE before new iPhone SE 4
Samsung Electronics is reportedly increasing the likelihood of launching the budget-friendly flagship Galaxy S24 FE in the second half of 2024, aiming to hit the market ahead of Apple's...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
What's behind the setbacks in Huawei's 910C chip production?
Reports from the Chinese semiconductor industry suggest that Huawei's Ascend 910C...
Monday 19 August 2024
Uber-backed e-scooter startup Lime enters Japan after South Korea exit
Uber Technologies Inc.-backed Lime is entering Japan's growing e-scooter ride market in a foray that pits the San Francisco-based startup against homegrown Luup KK.
Monday 19 August 2024
Apple's Chinese strategy hangs in balance as it figures out partnership with WeChat
Apple's competitive yet cooperative relationship with WeChat, the leading social media platform in China, is being closely observed as Apple, known for being quite assertive, figures...
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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