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Tuesday 22 October 2024
Honda rethinks EV strategy amid slowing demand, explores hybrid manufacturing solutions
Honda has stated that revisions to its electric vehicle (EV) roadmap will be made if the demand for pure EVs continues to dip. This move reflects a growing trend of major automakers...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Japan's semiconductor firms intensify efforts on GaN expansion amid growing demand for EV and AI
As global semiconductor firms invest in compound semiconductors, Japan-based companies are stepping up their efforts on gallium nitride (GaN) to expand its applications beyond electric...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
China acts to halt solar price slump, declares low bids illegal
China's solar industry has reached a consensus to curb domestic price wars by setting a price floor for solar modules. China Photovoltaic Industry Association announced a minimum...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
China's first 3nm SoC by Xiaomi marks a seven-year gap since its last launch, likely manufactured by TSMC
Xiaomi's self-developed 3nm chip has begun taping out, marking the first 3nm mobile SoC launched by a Chinese company, with TSMC anticipated as the manufacturer. However, neither...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
SK Hynix prioritizes HBM, scales back CIS and foundry operations
SK Hynix is reducing its CIS and wafer foundry operations to prioritize high-margin HBM and AI memory products. It is also expanding into emerging technologies, including Compute...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Rapidus estimates economic impact of JPY19 trillion in Hokkaido
Rapidus, the Japanese semiconductor manufacturer aiming for mass production of 2-nanometer (nm) chips, is making significant progress on its first factory located in Chitose, Hokkaido...
Monday 21 October 2024
Rayzher set for revenue surge in 2025 boosted by Japanese subsidiary
Rayzher Industrial, one of Taiwan's top trio of semiconductor gas secondary piping engineering companies, anticipates revenue will increase in 2025 as its Japanese subsidiary begins...
Monday 21 October 2024
Samsung and SK Hynix pivots to high-value memory tech to fend off China's price wars
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly advancing high-value-added technologies such as High Bandwidth Memory 4 (HBM4) and Compute Express Link (CXL) to maintain their dominance...
Monday 21 October 2024
India reportedly intends to restrict PC imports after 2025, Apple impacted most
India reportedly intends to restrict imports of notebooks, tablets, and personal computers starting in January 2025 to promote domestic manufacturing. The proposed measures include...
Monday 21 October 2024
Taiwan's green energy dilemma: businesses struggle amid surplus waste
Winbond Electronics Chairman Arthur Chiao warned that Taiwan's business sector is grappling with a green energy supply shortage due to the lack of mechanisms for managing surplus...
Monday 21 October 2024
Applied's new RuCo combination stabilizes 2nm process yields for TSMC and Samsung
Applied Materials (Applied) has announced the use of a new material, ruthenium (Ru), in equipment designed to enhance efficiency in advanced semiconductor processes. This initiative...
Monday 21 October 2024
TSMC navigates rumored strained relationship with Nvidia and shipments to Huawei
TSMC's impressive third-quarter performance in 2024 has captivated the global market, but recent rumors have drawn attention to potential challenges. Two key concerns have emerged:...
Monday 21 October 2024
Weekly news roundup: Samsung reportedly lowers HBM production target by 10%
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of October 14 - October 20.
Friday 18 October 2024
ASML faces headwinds: Samsung's delays in wafer investment slashes EUV demand
ASML is under scrutiny amid a sharp drop in equipment orders and a gloomy sales outlook for 2025. The slump is tied to declining sales in China and setbacks faced by major client...
Friday 18 October 2024
Samsung reportedly considering redesigning 1a DRAM to improve HBM quality
Samsung Electronics is encountering significant challenges, especially in its semiconductor business. Beyond stagnation in its foundry business, concerns about its competitiveness...
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research