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Monday 15 July 2024
Weekly news roundup: Chinese brands dominate domestic smartphone and TV markets; Taiwan fab toolmakers grab major orders
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of July 8 – July 12.
Monday 15 July 2024
Qualcomm sues phone giant Transsion in rare legal move
Transsion, the dominant player in mobile phone markets across many emerging economies, is facing legal challenges from several Western companies, most notably Qualcomm, a company...
Monday 15 July 2024
India roundup: Indian startup and semiconductor titans team up to bridge skill gap
India's semiconductor ecosystem is rapidly growing as international and local firms are expanding investments in the country.
Monday 15 July 2024
L&T Semiconductor eyes mid-term GaN fab development
L&T Semiconductor Tech, a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Larsen & Toubro, plans to focus on semiconductor IC design in its initial phase, followed by the development of...
Monday 15 July 2024
Apple reportedly found abusing its market position in India
A recent investigation by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found that Apple Inc. misused its market power when setting billing policies for app developers on its iOS...
Monday 15 July 2024
India faces million-strong tech talent shortage amid AI boom
In the wave of digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (AI), cultivating talent skills has become a priority for governments worldwide. However, analysts predict that India's tech...
Monday 15 July 2024
Xiaomi profits in India fall by 77% amid fresh 10-year plan
Xiaomi's India business faced a significant setback in the 2023 fiscal year, with both revenue and net profit experiencing steep declines. The company is now pinning its hopes on...
Thursday 11 July 2024
L&T acquires Indian IC design startup
Larsen & Toubro bought an IC design startup to enhance its IP and engineering capabilities in the semiconductor sector in a series of investments in and acquisitions of India-based...
Wednesday 10 July 2024
India reportedly asks Apple to consider local production plan for tablets and PCs
The Indian government is reportedly urging Apple to increase the range of products manufactured in the country, including iPads and Macs. According to a Money Control report...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Taiwan seeks to alleviate labor shortage with relaxed residency regulations
To enhance corporate investment momentum in Taiwan and address talent shortages, Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) said it is considering a system similar to Japan's "J-Skip"...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Xiaomi aims to double shipments in India in next decade
As Xiaomi enters its 10th year in the Indian market, the company hopes to double its product shipments and expand local manufacturing to strengthen its presence in the market.
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Foxconn steps up new factory development in India, Vietnam, and Mexico
As a global leader in ICT manufacturing, Hon Hai (Foxconn) has become a bellwether of relocation trends in the manufacturing industry, as its customers increasingly demand "China+1"...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Indian startup and semiconductor titans team up to bridge skill gap
When Raghu Panicker, the CEO of Kaynes Semicon (a 100% subsidiary of Kaynes Technology), decided it was time to fill more critical positions as his company expanded toward its goals...
Monday 8 July 2024
Japan-based Horiba to establish semiconductor measuring equipment facility in western India
According to Business Standard, Japan-based Horiba, a major player in the global semiconductor industry, plans to establish a manufacturing facility in India. This plant...
Monday 8 July 2024
India IC startup secures US$5 million funding
iVP Semi, an India-based IC design house, has recently been established and has secured US$5 million in pre-Series A funding. The startup plans to leverage this investment to establish...
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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