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Friday 2 August 2024
China IDM CR Micro to initiate price increases for power ICs
China Resources Microelectronics (CR Micro) plans to hike pricing for power MOSFET and IGBT chips to reflect its fully utilized fab capacity, according to industry sources.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Shanghai unveils US$13.7 billion capital injection into IC, AI, and biopharma industries
Shanghai has announced the launch of the "Three Leading Industry Parent Funds," targeting integrated circuits (IC), biopharmaceuticals, and AI.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Samsung reportedly reforming bonus system to prevent semiconductor talent outflow
Samsung Electronics has implemented the Overall Performance Incentive (OPI) reward system for over 20 years. In response to employee demands and to retain talent, the company is reportedly...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Supply chain insurance needed to weather geopolitical storms, but who pays the premium?
The US presidential election has injected fresh uncertainty into global supply chains. Taiwan broadband communication equipment maker Sercomm's chairman James Wang warns that companies...
Thursday 1 August 2024
SiC chip prices to fall in China over next 2 years
SiC chip prices in China are expected to fall by as much as 30% in the next two years, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Orbray outlines 2029 IPO plan buoyed by diamond substrate opportunities
Japan-based Orbray plans to go public by 2029, aiming to raise up to JPY 10 billion. The company intends to strengthen production at its Akita factories and targets JPY 40 billion...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Samsung earnings report surges in Q2 revenue and profits amid strong display sales
Samsung Electronics announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reporting revenue of KRW74.07 trillion (approximately US$53.3 billion) and an operating profit...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Taiwan Fertilizer partners with global giants to lead ammonia energy shift
Taiwan Fertilizer Company (TFC) is accelerating its industrial transformation by forging new partnerships with major international firms from Japan and South Korea, focusing on ammonia...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
SDC, LGD to advance OLEDoS microdisplay with tandem OLED technology
Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) are planning to incorporate their tandem OLED technology into OLEDoS (OLED on Silicon) solutions for next-generation micro OLED displays,...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Chinese suppliers eyes Russia's growing demand for auto parts, supply chain urge caution amid war uncertainties
Automotive component supply-chain stakeholders say they are seeing the disruptions brought by the Russo-Ukraine war on the international industry gradually fading.
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Volkswagen and Xpeng to jointly develop in-car systems for Chinese EV market
Volkswagen has reached a new agreement with Xpeng Motors to jointly develop in-car systems for the Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) market, strengthening their existing partnership.
Wednesday 31 July 2024
China's mobile phone market sees long-awaited recovery
Under the continuous efforts of companies like Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo, Honor, and Oppo, China's mobile phone market is finally experiencing a long-awaited revival.
Wednesday 31 July 2024
BYD intensifies EV price war, challenges competitors in China
BYD has initiated a fresh price war in China's electric vehicle (EV) market, continuing to pressure its competitors by leveraging its production scale, according to market sources...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Taiwan IT firms accelerate expansions beyond China
In the wake of rising geopolitical tensions, Taiwan-based high-tech companies are accelerating their expansions beyond China, which used to be the base for most of their offshore...
Tuesday 30 July 2024
SK Hynix invests US$6.77 billion in Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, to prioritize DRAM production
SK Hynix has announced board approval for a KRW9.4 trillion (approximately US$6.77 billion) investment to construct its first plant and related operational facilities at the Yongin...
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