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Monday 13 January 2025
India roundup: India's display fab dream: big potential, bigger challenges
India has hit roadblocks in its efforts to build a local display fab. The country is reportedly considering fresh incentives for electronics manufacturers.
Thursday 9 January 2025
Renesas to reduce workforce, freeze salary amid weak non-AI chip demand
Renesas Electronics has announced plans to cut several hundred jobs across its global operations. The company informed employees of these measures before the end of 2024, while also...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Nvidia plans new Taiwan HQ, optimistic about MediaTek collab
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed plans to strengthen the company's presence in Taiwan through a new headquarters, while highlighting the success of its partnership with MediaTek during...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
NXP expects India to account for 8-10% of total revenue
After pledging a substantial investment of US$1 billion in India, a nation with an ambitious strategy to develop a robust local electronics and semiconductor industry, NXP Semiconductors...
Monday 6 January 2025
India roundup: Nvidia GPUs reportedly dominate in IndiaAI mission tender initiative
Nvidia GPUs have emerged as the primary choice among bidders for the IndiaAI Mission procurement initiative, while Foxconn plans to mimic its Chinese success in India by building...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Foxconn reportedly completes dormitory project for female workforce in Tamil Nadu
Foxconn has reportedly completed a US$230 million project in Tamil Nadu to build dormitories for its predominantly female workforce, enhancing convenience and support for their staff...
Thursday 2 January 2025
SK Hynix System IC implements voluntary layoffs amid market struggles
Reports indicate that SK Hynix's wafer foundry subsidiary, SK Hynix System IC has initiated a voluntary retirement plan for its entire workforce. SK Hynix System IC specializes in...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Brazil halts BYD site after workers found in 'slave' conditions
BYD Co. has severed ties with a construction firm after Brazilian authorities halted construction of a new electric-vehicle plant where workers were found working and living in "slavery"-like...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Amkor progresses with US$1.6 billion Vietnam factory, workforce cut anticipated
US-based IC backend house Amkor Technology is advancing its US$1.6 billion factory in Bac Ninh, Vietnam. However, it expects much fewer employees to be required for the facility inaugurated...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Malaysia launches National AI Office
On December 12, 2024, Malaysia marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey by officially launching the National AI Office (NAIO), a dedicated institution...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Luxshare expands and leverages non-China capacity in Vietnam to ease client cost pressures
Luxshare Precision, a key Chinese partner of Apple, is expanding its production capacity in Vietnam through a significant enlargement of its Nghe An facility. The workforce is expected...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
AMD inaugurates the second phase of Bengaluru design center
AMD inaugurated an R&D center in India while affirming its commitment to invest the US$400 million announced in 2023. The company is building two supercomputers in India specifically...
Monday 25 November 2024
Inside TSMC V: Human-centric management and its impact on productivity
"Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients." —Richard Branson.
Monday 25 November 2024
German automakers slash jobs: What's happening to Germany's economy?
Germany's rapid post-World War II economic growth was driven by advanced industrial technology, a robust workforce, and its globally renowned luxury car brands, which dominated the...
Thursday 14 November 2024
AMD cutting about 4% of workforce to focus resources on AI push
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is shedding about a thousand jobs as part of an effort to refocus on newer markets like artificial intelligence chips.