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Tuesday 3 September 2024
Shenzhen seen as capital of NEVs in China
Shenzhen is regarded as China's new energy vehicle (NEV) capital. Its track record of policy promotion and the rise of BYD have cemented its position in China's new energy supply...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Japanese semiconductor equipment makers expect reduced revenue share from China amid rising investment elsewhere and import substitution
Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have experienced a significant revenue boost from China. However, with rising semiconductor investments in other markets like India,...
Monday 2 September 2024
South Korea wants US 'carrots' for embracing China chip curbs
South Korea seeks more flexibility and incentives from the US to encourage Seoul's compliance with additional curbs on advanced semiconductor exports to China that Washington is considering,...
Monday 2 September 2024
Huawei sets up Apple showdown with event hours after new iPhone
Huawei Technologies Co. is preparing to launch new products at an event mere hours after Apple Inc.'s debut for the iPhone 16, setting the stage for the two tech giants' next clash...
Monday 2 September 2024
Samsung continues to push back construction on P4 and P5 to focus on Taylor site
Previously, Samsung Electronics reportedly decided to suspend the construction of its Phase 2 wafer foundry production line at the Pyeongtaek P4 fab.
Monday 2 September 2024
Apple faces market challenges in Taiwan and China as new product launch nears
Apple's iPhone continues to experience low shipment volumes in China. According to data compiled by CAICT, although mobile shipments in China declined in July 2024, the market share...
Monday 2 September 2024
Chinese GPU startup, potential Nvidia rival, denies bankruptcy despite organizational adjustment
Reports indicate that Xiangdixian, a China-based GPU design house considered a potential rival to Nvidia, has declared bankruptcy due to cash flow issues and has laid off nearly 400...
Monday 2 September 2024
Weekly news roundup: Kaynes secures India's paying OSAT customer; former TSMC executive set to depart Samsung
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of August 26 – August 30.
Monday 2 September 2024
Bankruptcies plague China's chip startups, ushering in an era of 'survival of the fittest' through M&A
Despite the generative AI boom, uncertainty looms over the automotive, consumer mobile, and PC markets, leading to layoffs at major U.S. and European semiconductor companies like...
Monday 2 September 2024
LG Electronics to move beyond home appliances, eyes growth potential in B2B business
LG Electronics CEO William Cho has announced that by 2030, 52% of the company's revenue and 76% of its profits will come from the business-to-business (B2B) sector. Subscription services,...
Monday 2 September 2024
LCD TV panel market braces for extended price war as Chinese majors battle for dominance
The LCD TV panel market is grappling with challenges due to declining prices and a price war between BOE and TCL CSOT. A production cut slated for October aims to reduce inventory...
Monday 2 September 2024
Seoul Semiconductor confident in MicroLED patent portfolio
Seoul Semiconductor and its subsidiary Seoul Viosys recently released their financial results for the second quarter of 2024. CEO Chung-Hoon Lee emphasized the competitiveness of...
Monday 2 September 2024
Huawei's Kirin chipsets back on track despite uncertain mobile stock?
It has been nearly a year since Huawei HiSilicon's Kirin chipset made its comeback. Observing Huawei's mobile performance this year, signs suggest that the company's supply issues...
Friday 30 August 2024
AUO responds to reports about SDC purchasing 107 of its LCD patents to contain BOE
Samsung Display (SDC), which has long exited the LCD business, has reportedly purchased 107 US LCD patents from Taiwanese company AUO.
Friday 30 August 2024
Samsung's foundry service growth hinges on AI, HPC, and automotive sectors
As the global semiconductor foundry market shows signs of recovery, Samsung Electronics continues to trail significantly behind sector leader TSMC in market share. Additionally, it...
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