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Thursday 21 November 2024
China PC sales expected to slump in 1Q25 after trade-in rush
The Chinese PC market is expected to experience particularly weak sales during the first quarter of 2025, following a surge in replacement demand driven by government trade-in subsidies,...
Thursday 21 November 2024
China accelerates chip independence push in face of Trump 2.0
China's semiconductor industry is intensifying its drive toward self-sufficiency through expanded state funding and domestic innovation, particularly as Donald Trump's return to the...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Samsung expands Suzhou packaging investments to bolster HBM competitiveness
Samsung Electronics is bolstering its HBM competitiveness through significant investments in advanced packaging. Upgrades are underway at its Cheonan facility in South Korea, and...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Rohm delays SiC plant amid EV slowdown
Rohm Semiconductor is grappling with a significant slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) market, leading to reduced semiconductor demand and an unexpected financial loss.
Thursday 21 November 2024
China's influence wanes in global supercomputing rankings amid US restrictions
China's presence in the world of supercomputing has diminished significantly, according to the latest Top500 list. The number of Chinese systems on the prestigious ranking dropped...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
LG Group to invest KRW1.8 trillion over five years, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050
LG Group (LG) has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, making it the only South Korean conglomerate to publicly announce specific carbon neutrality goals and...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
LG Display unveils stretchable panel with 50% expansion, redefining next-gen displays
LG Display (LGD) has revealed a groundbreaking prototype stretchable screen capable of expanding its stretch ratio from 20% to an impressive 50%, pushing the boundaries of flexible...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Xiaomi's EV push shines while challenges emerge
Xiaomi CEO Jun Lei recently announced the company's strongest-ever quarterly performance, a remarkable achievement given China's current economic climate. However, challenges are...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Samsung reportedly to phase out MLC NAND production in 2025
Samsung Electronics will reportedly terminate its MLC NAND production by next year, shifting focus to high-capacity NAND production, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 20 November 2024
China slashes export tax rebates for solar panels and lithium batteries by 30%
China's Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration has announced significant changes to its export tax rebate policy, effective December 1. The new policy eliminates rebates...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
China-based foldable pioneer Royole Technologies declares bankruptcy
Royole Technologies, a pioneer in foldable display technology and the creator of the world's first commercial foldable smartphone has declared bankruptcy. Despite its early lead and...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
BYD-designed, TSMC-made automotive chip rumored to involve MediaTek collaboration
Chinese EV giant BYD has unveiled its most advanced self-developed automotive chip, manufactured using a cutting-edge 4nm process. Market rumors reported that the BYD 9000 represents...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
China's chip advances stall as US curbs hit Huawei AI product
Huawei's ambitions to create more powerful chips for AI and smartphones have hit major snags because of US sanctions, stalling a major Chinese effort to match American technology.
Wednesday 20 November 2024
PC Partner relocates headquarters to avoid US export restrictions
Hong Kong-based graphics card manufacturer PC Partner has strategically relocated its headquarters to Singapore to navigate US export controls on chips to China. The company has also...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Eternal Materials eyes cautious 2025 growth with China's short-term revenue share steady at 60%
Eternal Materials, a leading supplier of PCB upstream materials including dry film photoresists, acknowledges China's ongoing economic slowdown. Despite these challenges, spokesperson...