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Friday 27 September 2024
Semiconductor talent crunch: TSMC, Micron struggle to compete with Japan's homegrown giants
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the global semiconductor sector is witnessing an intense chip war across multiple regions, with a critical shortage of skilled talent emerging as...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
UK showcases compound semiconductor prowess, Wales leads growing partnership with Taiwan
Each year, SEMICON has become a platform for industry players to showcase their advancements and evolved into a stage for nations participating in the global chip war to demonstrate...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Monopolization in defense industry fades as new warfare dynamics boost defense tech unicorns
The rise of new warfare dynamics is accelerating a global arms race, fostering the emergence of a new generation of military-industrial chains.
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Chinese automakers urged to expand abroad amid trade concerns
China's new energy vehicle (NEV) supply chain is feeling the impact of geopolitical pressures from countries such as Europe and the United States. The trade dispute between Europe...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
How far is China from 28nm process after domestic lithography breakthrough?
One of the critical focal points in the US-China tech war is the collaborative effort by the US, Japan, and the Netherlands to prevent Chinese semiconductor companies from acquiring...
Friday 13 September 2024
Momentum for mass NB growth limited by AI PC surrogate marketing
Sunrex, a major notebook (NB) keyboard manufacturer and one of Apple's main Magic Keyboard suppliers, has been actively developing products such as touch modules and backlight modules...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Trump and Harris clash on US-China tech war: tariffs, chip exports, and America's competitive edge
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris recently faced off in their first presidential debate, clashing on issues such as the US chip supply to China and the...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
A storm is coming to European EV businesses
The European electric vehicle (EV) industry will encounter numerous obstacles in 2025, potentially leading to catastrophic development and introducing new disruptions to the European...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
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Tuesday 20 August 2024
Foreign GaN providers plan to trap Innoscience with slew of patent disputes
The international patent war over compound semiconductors, specifically Gallium Nitride (GaN), continues to intensify. In July, Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) from the US won a...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Taiwan PCB firms locked in US client product transitions amid potential LEO satellite demand
Market opportunities for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite applications have gained increasing attention since the Russia–Ukraine war began in 2022, which has showcased the significance...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Taiwan PCB makers to start test runs at new plants in Thailand by 3Q24
Taiwanese PCB makers have particularly targeted the automotive market in their investments. The simultaneous expansion of their operations in Thailand reflects their clients' emphasis...
Monday 5 August 2024
Infineon, EPC escalate GaN patent disputes amid possible links to Nvidia
The patent war surrounding gallium nitride (GaN) compound semiconductors continues to escalate. Recently, power component leader Infineon intensified its patent infringement case...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Chinese suppliers eyes Russia's growing demand for auto parts, supply chain urge caution amid war uncertainties
Automotive component supply-chain stakeholders say they are seeing the disruptions brought by the Russo-Ukraine war on the international industry gradually fading.
Monday 29 July 2024
US slams the door on Chinese EVs; EU leaves a crack open despite stringent taxes and tariffs
China's EV entrance into international markets has hit a bump with the trade barriers from Europe and the US, casting a dark cloud above their expansion.