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Wednesday 8 January 2025
Samsung preliminary results fall short of expectations
Samsung reported mixed financial results, with fourth quarter 2024 revenue of KRW75 trillion (US$51.26 billion) showing growth amid an operating profit decline, impacted by weak mobile...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
China imposes customs measures in response to US sanctions
Key manufacturing equipment being held at Chinese customs is disrupting supply chain relocation plans as Taiwanese and Chinese manufacturers attempt to move production lines out of...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Chinese chipmaker raises CNY4.02 billion to build 28nm-55nm specialty process platform
Yandong Microelectronics (YDME) announced plans on December 31, 2024, to issue up to 225 million shares at CNY17.86 (US$2.45) per share to Beijing Electronic Holding Co. (BEHC), targeting...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Huawei follows Nvidia's model to enter humanoid robotics
Nvidia has established itself as a global leader in AI computing power, strategically positioning itself in AI robotics through three core areas: large language models (LLM), data,...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Major mobile SoC designers unlikely to adopt 2nm technology by 2025
Recent industry sources indicate that major mobile SoC providers like Apple and Qualcomm are delaying the adoption of TSMC's 2nm technology until 2026 due to high costs. While some...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
China's 3-pronged subsidy strategy fuels DRAM push
China is sharpening its focus on the memory chip industry, with DRAM leader Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) driving major production expansions and next-generation product development,...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
US Department of Defense blacklists Tencent, CATL, and CXMT amid escalating tech tension
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has added Tencent Holdings, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), and ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) to its blacklist of entities...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Toyota's US$1 million Trump inauguration pledge signals Mexico production concerns
Toyota has announced a US$1 million donation toward the upcoming US presidential inauguration, joining American automakers Ford and General Motors in similar commitments. This strategic...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
SK Group to showcase AI agent services at CES 2025
SK Group, South Korea's second-largest conglomerate, will demonstrate its latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at CES 2025, with Chairman Choi Tae-won and key executives...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Tainergy dogged by competition from Chinese supply chain
Solar cell maker Tainergy Tech has failed to fend off competition from Chinese makers despite its diversification to SiC manufacturing.
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Taiwan bolsters communication security after Chinese vessel severs undersea cable
A Chinese-owned freighter registered in Cameroon has drawn scrutiny for severing an undersea cable off the coast of northern Taiwan near Keelung Harbor. This latest disruption underscores...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Tencent addresses US Department of Defense blacklist inclusion amid market fallout
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has classified Tencent Holdings and other Chinese companies as "Chinese military companies operating in the United States." According to a federal...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Chinese government subsidies to boost consumer IC demand
After launching substantial subsidies for household appliances in the second half of 2024, Chinese officials recently announced a broadening of such subsidies to include computing,...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Ibiden's exclusive position in AI chip substrate market rooted in deep ties with Intel
Japanese manufacturer Ibiden has established itself as a dominant player in the IC substrate market for AI chips, driven by Nvidia's strong demand for these substrates. Ibiden emphasized...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Mini LED backlight TVs surge as costs dip, expanding into mid-range markets
Mini LED backlight televisions are gaining momentum in China, with penetration rates exceeding 10%. These TVs have emerged as standout products under China's "trade-in" subsidy program,...