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Friday 29 November 2024
Qualcomm-Intel deal speculation fizzles out
Qualcomm is unlikely to pursue any transactions with Intel, a decision that aligns with industry expectations. Sources close to the semiconductor supply chain suggest Qualcomm never...
Friday 29 November 2024
'Survival of the cheapest': NEV makers brace for 2025 price wars
The landscape of the three key new energy vehicle (NEV) markets—China, Europe, and the US—will undergo dramatic changes in 2025. Price competition is expected to continue,...
Friday 29 November 2024
Acer chairman expects AI PCs to reach pricing sweet spot in 3Q25
AI PC sales have so far failed to live up to the initial hype, but Acer chairman and CEO Jason Chen predicts that the devices will reach the pricing sweet spot next year to trigger...
Thursday 28 November 2024
AI smartphone features fall short as consumers prioritize practicality
In 2024, AI smartphones remain a central focus for major brands and chipmakers, aimed at advancing AI to create all-in-one mobile assistants and revolutionize human-device interaction...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Leader New Energy advances 140 MW E-dReg ventures
Leader Electronics' subsidiary, Leader New Energy, plans to kick off construction on a 40-megawatt (MW) E-dReg project by late 2024. Meanwhile, a 99.9 MW E-dReg energy storage project...
Thursday 28 November 2024
2025 EV price war looms as SAIC joins supply chain cost-cutting push
On November 26, BYD announced a directive requiring its suppliers to implement a 10% cost reduction starting January 1, 2025. Following this, SAIC Maxus has reportedly launched a...
Thursday 28 November 2024
BYD reportedly preps for Trump 2.0 tariffs with 10% supplier cost cuts in 2025
BYD moves to shield itself from looming US tariffs as President-Elect Trump threatens new import taxes on Chinese, Canadian, and Mexican goods. The China-based EV giant has reportedly...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Kian Sheng leverages EV subsidies and tourism revival to boost Chinese operations
Kian Sheng, a subsidiary of the Yulon Group, plays a pivotal role in Taiwan's electric bus supply chain. Despite challenges, the company's operations in China achieved notable results...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Apple reportedly scouting Indian manufacturer partners to reduce reliance on China
Apple is actively pursuing partnerships with Indian manufacturers to establish a local supply chain beyond iPhone production, potentially including components for wearables and other...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Supermicro returns to the battlefield with B300 as the focal point
Having emerged from its financial report turmoil, Supermicro is back in action, intensifying competition in the AI server market. Industry sources indicate that while other ODM manufacturers...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Trump's threat of tariffs on Mexico may disrupt AI server supply chain
Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in January 2025, and he has already declared on social media that on his first day in office, he will sign an executive order imposing...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
US ban expansion may stifle China's AI chip ambitions
Market speculation suggests that the US may impose stricter restrictions on China. On November 28, it is anticipated that 200 Chinese semiconductor companies will be added to a trade...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Xiaomi's first in-house mobile chip draws measured response from smartphone semiconductor industry
While Xiaomi prepares to launch its first self-developed smartphone system on chip (SoC) in 2025, major chipmakers Qualcomm and MediaTek maintain their composure, expressing confidence...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Global smartphone shipments to see six-year CAGR of 3.6% from 2024-2029, says DIGITIMES Research
DIGITIMES Research, by synthesizing supply chain information, regional market conditions, and analyzing global political and economic trends, forecasts that global smartphone shipments...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
US grants US$59 million in chip subsidy to BAE Systems, Rocket Lab
The US Department of Commerce has awarded two significant grants under the CHIPS Incentives Program. The funding will go to BAE Systems and Rocket Lab to advance the country's supply...
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