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Thursday 23 May 2024
Samsung's HBM lag threatens memory chip dominance in AI Era
Despite Samsung Electronics recently appointing a new leader for its Device Solutions (DS) division that comprises memory and foundry units, the company's lag behind SK Hynix in leading...
Thursday 23 May 2024
Samsung reportedly invests in 2nm mobile AP development
Samsung Electronics is reportedly investing in developing 2nm mobile Application Processors (AP), a technology that has yet to be commercialized.
Thursday 23 May 2024
US tariff hike on Chinese EVs, batteries, steel to take effect on August 1
The first group of China-made products that the US Biden administration targets will see their tariffs rise on August 1, 2024, according to an announcement from the Office of the...
Thursday 23 May 2024
Major Chinese CCL firm raises prices
China-based CCL maker Kingboard Laminates has notified customers of immediate price hikes to reflect growing raw materials costs, according to industry sources.
Thursday 23 May 2024
Taiwan foundries gain PMIC orders shifted from China
Taiwanese foundries have seen customers switch orders for Power Management ICs (PMIC) from Chinese chipmakers in the wake of the US decision to raise tariffs for semiconductor imports...
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Bain-backed Chinese EV services firm NewLink seeks private loan
NewLink Group, a Bain Capital-backed firm that provides software to sectors including the electric vehicle-related...
Wednesday 22 May 2024
China's $10,000 EV is coming for Europe's carmakers
Cheap electric vehicles from China are already pushing into Europe, undercutting one of the region's biggest industries. BYD Co., which overtook Tesla Inc. last year to become the...
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Samsung sees second senior leadership shuffle amidst HBM lag, organizational restructuring imminent
In less than six months, Samsung Electronics experienced yet another notable shift in its senior leadership, coinciding with its trailing position behind SK Hynix in the HBM market...
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Taiwan's new president takes hard line on Beijing, eyes economic resilience
Lai Ching-te has officially assumed office as the 16th President of Taiwan, signaling a firm stance towards Beijing. His inaugural speech made clear that the new administration will...
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Huawei's automotive business unit profits in 1Q24
Five years after commencing its automotive ambition, Huawei said the unit has come out of the red. Richard Yu, Huawei's chairman of the smart car solutions business unit, recently...
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Audi partners with SAIC to develop China-specific EV platform; first vehicle to come next year
Premium carmaker Audi has deepened ties with its Chinese partner SAIC Motor as Western automakers try to catch up in the world's largest EV market.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
PCB suppliers optimistic about iPhone's AI benefits; Huawei's flagship smartphone chips face supply shortage
In 2024, the consumer electronics market is gradually recovering. However, there are mixed signals in the end-user application market, with some reports suggesting bleak prospects...
Wednesday 22 May 2024
LG partners with Google to unveil 'empathetic AI' service robot in June
LG Electronics has established an "AI Robot Alliance" with Google, gearing up to introduce in June a service robot incorporating Google's latest generative AI, Gemini, as revealed...
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Japan vows to make 12 million software-defined vehicles by 2030
Japan is trying to catch up with the US and China in the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) segment.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Rapidus sees Esperanto as its latest customer after Tenstorrent
Japanese semiconductor foundry Rapidus, aiming to mass-produce 2nm chips, has announced a collaboration with US-based AI chip startup Esperanto Technologies to jointly develop desi...