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Tuesday 24 September 2024
AI boom overshadowed by weak consumer IT demand for Samsung and SK Hynix
South Korean semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are facing a more cautious outlook for the third quarter of 2024 as demand for AI server chips surges. Recent downgrades...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Morgan Stanley warns of memory market winter; sparks criticism from South Korean semiconductor industry
On September 15, Morgan Stanley issued a report dramatically reducing SK Hynix's target stock price by 54%, cutting it from KRW260,000 (approx. US$200) to KRW120,000. Simultaneously,...
Friday 13 September 2024
Loongson develops new AI GPU in-house
China-based Loongson Technology has developed its second-generation GPU series in-house, with computing power four times that of the previous generation.
Monday 2 September 2024
Bankruptcies plague China's chip startups, ushering in an era of 'survival of the fittest' through M&A
Despite the generative AI boom, uncertainty looms over the automotive, consumer mobile, and PC markets, leading to layoffs at major U.S. and European semiconductor companies like...
Friday 30 August 2024
Nvidia supply chain, including TSMC, has strong order visibility for AI chips
Major players in Nvidia's supply chain, such as global foundry leader TSMC, have good order visibility extending to 2026, despite stock investors' concern about the US chip vendor's...
Monday 26 August 2024
MCU industry faces diverging fortunes in China and Taiwan
As the traditional peak season for MCU production approaches in the third quarter, the industry's outlook is characterized by a stark contrast between China and Taiwan. While Chinese...
Monday 26 August 2024
Automotive component suppliers thrive despite market downturn
Despite a recent downturn in the overall automotive market, suppliers of automotive components have reported a rise in revenue. This trend is particularly pronounced in the automotive...
Monday 26 August 2024
Hiwin leverages component expertise, targets custom AI robot market
Leading transmission component manufacturer Hiwin is looking to utilize its advantage in key components to venture into customized AI robots.
Friday 23 August 2024
SDC holds optimistic OLED outlook, expects adoption rate to grow from 8% to 37%
As the world enters the AI era for mobile devices, Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) both express optimism about the outlook of OLED technology. According to Lee...
Thursday 22 August 2024
Cheng Mei adopts cautious outlook amid uncertain panel demand in 3Q24
Cheng Mei Materials, a leading polarizer manufacturer, has reported weaker-than-expected panel demand for the third quarter. With the possibility of China adjusting its production...
Thursday 22 August 2024
Capacitor maker Apaq to expand factory site Malaysia
Apaq Technology, a specialist in solid electrolytic capacitors, has acquired land adjacent to its existing plant in Malaysia for a second phase expansion, with construction expected...
Friday 16 August 2024
DDI market calm, but handset DDIs thrive
The third quarter of 2024 has seen a lackluster market for display driver IC (DDI). However, handset DDI demand is expected to be strong thanks to replenishment demand.
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Automotive chips experience demand slump
The automotive chip market has been in the doldrums of late, with major European and American IDMs and Taiwanese IC design firms alike anticipating a gloomy forecast for the third...
Tuesday 13 August 2024
Taiwan's AI server surge fuels global market, drives import boom in 2H24
Before Taiwan opened its notebook (NB) industry to invest in China, Taiwanese-made laptops accounted for 90% of the global market. Today, Taiwan-made AI servers hold a similar market...
Monday 12 August 2024
TSMC leads as SMIC struggles with government dependency
The semiconductor foundry industry's first-half results and second-half outlook reveal a growing divide between the dominant players and those struggling to keep up. As expected,...