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Monday 15 April 2024
TSMC unveils BOD nominees, including vice chair of US DOC advisory council
TSMC has nominated ten candidates for its board of directors, including three new independent directors.
Monday 15 April 2024
Indian retailers threaten to stop selling OnePlus smartphones in May
Retailers in southern India threatened to stop selling OnePlus smartphones starting in May as China-based smartphone brands are facing hurdles in a market they once viewed as lucra...
Monday 15 April 2024
China-based SICC becomes second-largest SiC wafer provider globally
As silicon carbide (SiC) substrates continued to evolve toward larger sizes, the 200mm substrate has become a hotly contested technology field.
Monday 15 April 2024
Rapidus announces US subsidiary, California office, and GM
Rapidus has announced the formation of a US subsidiary, Rapidus Design Solutions (RDS), the establishment of an Americas office in Santa Clara, California, and the appointment of...
Monday 15 April 2024
SMIC-backed chipmaker plays catchup as China formulates silicon IP strategy
According to reports from various Chinese media outlets such as National Business Daily and 21st Century Business Herald, top Chinese IC design service providers...
Monday 15 April 2024
China's chip equipment industry gains momentum in import substitution, alarming foreign suppliers
China currently relies heavily on imports for over 85% of its semiconductor equipment needs, showcasing a self-supply rate of only about 14%.
Friday 12 April 2024
China-based suppliers expected to flood the ultra-large-sized LCD panel market, threatening South Korean makers
Ultra large-sized LCD panel shipments are expected to surge in 2024, driven by China-based suppliers, which may lead to a price war in the market, threatening LG Display, the sole...
Friday 12 April 2024
EV parts driving revenue growth for Taiwanese suppliers
Taiwan-based automotive suppliers have seen their years-long efforts in EV components bear fruit.
Friday 12 April 2024
US and Japan forge clean energy alliance amid global summit
In a landmark bilateral summit, the United States and Japan have solidified a groundbreaking partnership to spearhead the global transition towards clean energy. As reported by Nikkei,...
Friday 12 April 2024
SK Siltron obtains further US support to accelerate SiC wafer investment
SK Siltron, a silicon carbide (SiC) wafer manufacturer in the United States, is set to receive a US$77 million subsidy from the state of Michigan, following a US$544 million loan...
Friday 12 April 2024
Gudeng to set up new plant in Japan
Taiwan-based Gudeng Precision Industrial, a semiconductor front-end equipment manufacturer, plans to open a new facility in Japan. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2024, with...
Friday 12 April 2024
China's JCET confirms advanced packaging capability for chips below 5nm
Advanced chip manufacturing and advanced packaging have now become the focus of attention in China. SMIC already confirmed that it had adopted deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines...
Friday 12 April 2024
Volkswagen invests EUR2.5 billion in China to boost innovation, jointly-built EVs with Xpeng
Volkswagen committed to a new investment in China. The carmaker said on April 11 that it will invest EUR2.5 billion (US$2.67 billion) in its Hefei site to facilitate innovation and...
Friday 12 April 2024
Intel goal to have half of global advanced chip production in the US and Europe...depends on Asia
As the US seeks to increase its share of production capacity, inviting Asian companies to invest and expand in the US, shifting new wafer fab projects from the Asian continent to...
Friday 12 April 2024
Panasonic, Indian Oil to storm Indian EV market with battery joint venture
Panasonic making inroads into the automotive battery market.