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Wednesday 2 October 2024
Wanzhou Meng returns to Huawei's core leadership, spotlight on Mate 70 launch in her new role
Huawei CFO Wanzhou Meng has resumed her position as rotating chairperson under the company's leadership system, beginning her six-month term on October 1, 2024, which will run until...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Will EU dispute derail Taiwan's offshore wind ambitions?
Taiwan's ambitious offshore wind plans are facing a significant challenge as the island nation grapples with a dispute with the European Union over local content requirements. The...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Fire at Tata's iPhone parts factory threatens India production amid festive season
A fire at Tata Electronics' iPhone components factory in Tamil Nadu, India, has left the resumption of operations uncertain. Apple will need to find an alternative source for iPhone...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Can Taiwan firms survive next to EV battery giants?
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for use in electric vehicles (EV) are regarded as the second most important strategic industry in many countries, after semiconductors. Manufacturers...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
iPhone 16 series faces fierce competition as Samsung and Xiaomi deliver counterpunches
Despite mixed reviews globally for Apple's iPhone 16 series, strong support from telecom companies, retail distributors, and e-commerce platforms has driven sales of the iPhone 16...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Laster to expand LED layout in Thailand and Mexico with possible collaborations with Tatung and Wistron
As geopolitical influences grow, LED automotive lighting module manufacturer Laster is planning to establish operations in Thailand and Mexico due to demands from Tier 1 clients....
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Competition for 3nm flagship smartphone SoC imminent; MediaTek gains price advantage in Chinese market
MediaTek's flagship platform, Dimensity 9400, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen4 are set to officially launch in October. With both products making the official transition to the 3nm...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
China to accelerate AI datacenter construction in 3 years
China has officially disclosed its current national computational capacity and progress for the first time. According to Zhiguo Zhao, director general of the Administration for Information...
Monday 30 September 2024
GenAI receives plenty of attention at Tokyo Game Show 2024
The 2024 Tokyo Game Show (TGS), Japan's largest video game exhibition, was held from September 26 to 29, 2024, in Chiba, Japan. The main technological highlight this year was the...
Monday 30 September 2024
How AI drives the renewed interest in nuclear energy
Silicon Valley's elite have been pouring money into nuclear energy for years, convinced of its critical role in the clean energy transition. Now, the soaring energy demands of AI...
Monday 30 September 2024
StarLux Airlines: Taiwan's untapped potential as Asia-Pacific transit hub gains traction amid global shifts
StarLux Airlines chairman Kuo-Wei Chang stated that with Taiwan's population of 23 million, there is little demand for a third national airline if solely catering to the domestic...
Monday 30 September 2024
PSMC's global ambitions face growing risks
After the collaboration between Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and SBI collapsed—a development anticipated by industry insiders—attention has...
Monday 30 September 2024
China's auto chip sector rises to challenge Qualcomm and Nvidia's reign
China's intelligent driving market has experienced significant and rapid growth in recent years. While leading global chipmakers, Qualcomm and Nvidia, continue to dominate the global...
Monday 30 September 2024
Targeting GAFAM: Japan's semiconductor alliance fuels innovation, redefining global supply chains
Amid intensifying competition in the global semiconductor market, the Japanese government has relaunched its semiconductor industry revival plan, prioritizing advanced technology...
Monday 30 September 2024
China's top OSATs invest big in advanced packaging to compete globally
China's leading outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) companies, such as Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology (JCET) and Tongfu Microelectronics, are intensifying...