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Tuesday 7 January 2025
Mini LED backlight TVs surge as costs dip, expanding into mid-range markets
Mini LED backlight televisions are gaining momentum in China, with penetration rates exceeding 10%. These TVs have emerged as standout products under China's "trade-in" subsidy program,...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
TSMC's Kumamoto fab faces early headwinds as regional ecosystem expands
JASM, TSMC's majority-owned subsidiary, began production at its first wafer fab in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, in December 2024. The fab produces 12/16nm and 22/28nm mature-node...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Global auto market faces turbulence as Trump's return fuels uncertainty
The global automotive sector faces unprecedented challenges as 2024 witnessed a wave of unexpected resignations among top executives at major automakers and Tier 1 suppliers, with...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
US govt boosts Micron's automotive and defense DRAM production as major players exit niche market
While the US semiconductor revival extends beyond Intel's prominent efforts, it critically depends on Micron, the country's sole memory chip manufacturer, expanding its domestic production...
Monday 6 January 2025
Tesla vs. BYD: close in BEV Sales, yet an unbridgeable gap remains?
The intense rivalry between BYD and Tesla in the realm of pure electric vehicles (BEVs) has garnered significant global attention. While BYD has come close to surpassing Tesla, briefly...
Monday 6 January 2025
CXMT begins DDR5 mass production, reportedly validated by key Chinese server makers
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is leveraging China's aggressive localization policies to advance toward mass production of DDR5 chips. Despite lingering concerns over production...
Monday 6 January 2025
TSMC's Kumamoto plant faces utilization ramp-up challenges amid automotive sector slowdown
While smartphone and PC markets show signs of AI-driven recovery, the global automotive sector's weak outlook for 2025 is impacting major semiconductor manufacturers including TSMC,...
Monday 6 January 2025
TEL CEO: AI to dominate 70% of global semiconductor market by 2030
Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) forecasts the global semiconductor market will surpass US$1 trillion by 2030, with AI-related semiconductors driving 70% of the growth. To seize this...
Monday 6 January 2025
Apple, BYD joins humanoid robotics race amid AI surge
Apple's recent entry into the humanoid robotics market is gaining momentum, with recent developments confirming its active involvement. The company unveiled a robotic perception system,...
Monday 6 January 2025
US bans to continually drive China's AI chip adaptation in 2025
Chinese AI chip development is showing signs of maturity and innovation as the industry adapts to tightened US technology restrictions. With the start of 2025, new US measures have...
Monday 6 January 2025
Semiconductor outlook 1H25: cloud AI drives optimism amid market volatility
Sustained demand for cloud AI applications is powering cautious optimism in the semiconductor industry as the new year begins. While consumer market weakness persists as a key concern,...
Monday 6 January 2025
Pegatron unveils 5-year roadmap: AI, AR, and robotics lead the way
Pegatron is making significant strides in the AI server market through strategic partnerships with industry leaders. The company has completed client testing of its Nvidia GB200 rack-mounted...
Monday 6 January 2025
LED companies see growth opportunities in auto, SiPh
Despite setbacks such as low demand in the end-user market, price slashing in the automotive market, and sluggishness during the traditional peak season for the consumer electronics...
Monday 6 January 2025
IPC makers tap into smart mobility market opportunities
Industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers have long ventured into the transportation sector, supporting vehicle auxiliary systems and fleet management. With advancements in digitalization...
Monday 6 January 2025
Japan's challenges in advanced semiconductor manufacturing
Unlike Europe's Dark Ages, Japan's semiconductor industry has maintained its strength throughout its history. Japan dominates the semiconductor materials industry and holds one-third...