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Thursday 12 September 2024
Huawei unveils new foldable smartphone and EV Aito M9 and Luxeed S7, upgrades autonomous driving system
On September 10, Huawei hosted its Extraordinary Brand Gala, introducing a range of highly anticipated products. Among the highlights were the new Mate XT tri-fold smartphone and...
Thursday 12 September 2024
IC distributor GMI warns of still-high inventory in China
IC distributor GMI Technology has cautioned about persistently high inventory levels in China. Still, it remains optimistic about semiconductor demand in communications, AI, and automotive...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Taiwan SiC foundries to reshape global semiconductor industry
As more major Taiwan-based pure-play foundries enter the silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing sector, they may provide international integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) with leverage...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Samsung reportedly plans major global job cuts; Chinese and Indian operations among first affected
Samsung is reportedly planning significant global job cuts, with its Indian operations expected to be among the first affected. The company is grappling with challenges in its semiconductor...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Growing SiC substrate supply to fuel Taiwan compound semiconductor foundry
Increasing silicon carbide (SiC) substrate supply from China at lower prices is expected to fuel Taiwan-based foundry houses' diversification into compound semiconductors.
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Harris says Trump 'sold us out' to China, slams his praise of Xi
Kamala Harris slammed her presidential rival Donald Trump for not protecting American interests against China and lambasted his public praise for Chinese leader Xi Jinping during...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Can China outpace SpaceX in the global satellite race?
China's answer to Starlink, the G60 satellites, has launched its first 18 satellites into low-Earth orbit, but it faces an uphill battle to meet its 2030 target of deploying a 13,904-satellite...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Taiwan's trade surplus with US hits record high on AI server export surge
Taiwan's trade surplus with the US reached an all-time high of US$42.26 billion in the first eight months of 2024, surpassing the US$35.6 billion total for all of 2023. This significant...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
A storm is coming to European EV businesses
The European electric vehicle (EV) industry will encounter numerous obstacles in 2025, potentially leading to catastrophic development and introducing new disruptions to the European...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Former Samsung and SK Hynix executive detained again for suspect of leaking DRAM technology to China
Semiconductor expert Jin-seok Choi, who was previously accused of leaking Samsung Electronics' 20nm DRAM manufacturing technology data to China and attempting to establish a "cloning...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Apple's AI dripfeed may alienate consumers in China as local rivals surge
All eyes were on Apple's AI efforts during the tech giant's latest product announcement on September 9, but consumers in China are likely to feel disappointed. Apple Intelligence...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Global smartphones, 2Q 2024

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Tuesday 10 September 2024
PCB maker APCB rumored to close Taiwan plant; some production speculated to shift to Kunshan
PCB manufacturer APCB is reportedly shutting down its Taiwan plant before December.
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Xi seeks closer ties with Spain on AI, high-tech development
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez he wants the two nations to strengthen ties and jointly promote development in high-tech industries, including...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
TV panel prices to stabilize following October production cuts
Despite the lackluster third-quarter peak season and stagnant end-user demand, leading Chinese panel manufacturers have announced a two-week production cut during the National Day...