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Monday 19 February 2024
US-China geopolitical chess: Taiwan's energy sector emerges
The US Department of Energy remains steadfast in its drive to overhaul local energy infrastructure. In addition to the surge in demand for transformers vital to the electrical grid,...
Monday 19 February 2024
Samsung chairman visits Malaysia battery plants, aiming to increase investments
Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong recently visited Malaysia to check the group's local battery production. He emphasized that it is critical to keep investing in the battery...
Monday 19 February 2024
Biden administration mulls showering Intel with 10 billion greenbacks
The Biden administration is reportedly ready to provide significant subsidies to Intel.
Monday 19 February 2024
TSMC expects strong 2024 driven by AI chip manufacturing
Amid sluggish demand, order cuts, price reduction, soaring costs, and intensifying geopolitical tension, TSMC reported declining performances in 2023. The chip giant foresees rebounding...
Friday 16 February 2024
SMIC's bold expansions spark concerns about potential mature-process overcapacity
Foreign media outlets have raised concerns over Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation's (SMIC) ambitious mature process capacity expansion plans, warning of potential...
Friday 16 February 2024
Pentagon-sanctioned Chinese LiDAR supplier focuses on chip design amid increased shipment
Added by the US Department of Defense to the list of Chinese military companies, Chinese LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) company Hesai Technology continues to see growing shipment...
Friday 16 February 2024
US think tank urges India to bolster semiconductor investment appeal
A recent report from a US-based think tank suggested ways the Indian government can enhance regulatory stability and business conditions to attract more semiconductor investments.
Friday 16 February 2024
Vietnam’s rare earth promise turns to dust as China's production soars
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has downgraded its predictions for Vietnam's rare earth production.
Friday 16 February 2024
Chinese EVs to gain traction in Europe despite obstacles on the horizon
Latest data showed China has won the title of the world's largest automobile exporter for the first time, thanks partly to its leading EV expertise. The automotive industry has watched...
Friday 16 February 2024
VW surpasses BYD as China's top car vendor
According to international media reports, the Chinese automotive market saw an unexpected sales performance in January from Volkswagen, which took first place in local production...
Thursday 15 February 2024
BYD considers Mexico plant, eyeing the US market
China-based EV maker BYD will likely establish a production base in Mexico, which could help establish its presence in North America and facilitate its entry into the US later. As...