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Wednesday 16 October 2024
China's semiconductor powerhouses unite as Beijing unleashes massive stimulus push
Over the weekend of September 21, 2024, more than 300 industry leaders from renowned companies such as STMicroelectronics (STM), AMD, Huawei, SMIC, Hua Hong Semiconductor, Yangtze...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Samsung's Galaxy S25 chip race heats up: Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Exynos vie for FE series
Samsung Electronics reportedly will use third-party SoC chips for its forthcoming FE smartphone line.
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Taiwan's 90% AI server market share at risk as manufacturers expand globally
The Ministry of Economic Affairs released the latest statistics on server production on October 15, highlighting Taiwan's strong position in the global server manufacturing industry...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Chinese CIS firms gain flagship smartphone market share
OmniVision and other Chinese CMOS image sensor (CIS) makers have expanded their foothold in the premium smartphone-use camera segment, mounting strong challenges for market leader...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
ASML confirms shipping third High NA EUV, remains optimistic about long-term growth despite weak 2025 outlook
ASML has announced the shipment of its third High NA lithography system to a new customer after unexpectedly releasing its financial results ahead of schedule. The company acknowledged...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
ASML's order plunge suggests Intel and Samsung pullback, potentially benefiting TSMC
ASML's latest financial results revealed that some chipmakers have slowed their investments. Analysts speculate that Intel and Samsung may be the ones cutting back, potentially easing...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Japan's manufacturing investment in China dips for seven consecutive quarters
Japanese manufacturing companies have experienced seven straight quarters of declining capital investments in China, extending through the second quarter of 2024. A survey by Japan's...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
US weighs capping exports of AI chips from Nvidia and AMD to some countries
Biden administration officials have discussed capping sales of advanced AI chips from Nvidia Corp. and other American companies on a country-specific basis, people familiar with the...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Better, faster, cheaper: Taiwan's path to defense contracts in the US
The defense sector, once a tightly controlled and exclusive industry with high entry barriers, is opening up amid US-China tensions and rising geopolitical conflicts. This realignment...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
China's cobot market edges out foreign rivals as Taiwanese brands seek viable alternatives
The AI robotics market is expanding rapidly worldwide, with China emerging as the largest end-user market for robots, driving fierce competition among global supply chain companies...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Apple reins in Chinese suppliers amid quality issues, turning back to Taiwanese manufacturers for reliability
In recent years, the rise of the Chinese supply chain has been putting pressure on Taiwan-based manufacturers due to factors such as cost, customer supply chain strategies, and indigenous...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Samsung DS division head signals major reforms ahead
According to recent reports, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has suspended all construction and equipment orders for its P4 and P5 plants in Pyeongtaek and has decided to exit the LED...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Tesla doubles down on autonomous driving, reveals inefficiencies of Europe and US compared to China
Tesla, positioned at the intersection of energy and AI, showcases its advanced self-driving vehicles, Cybercab and Robovan. These vehicles, which eliminate steering wheels and pedals,...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Google deepens investment in Asia-Pacific countries
Google has been active in the Asia-Pacific region, increasing investments in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and more. Google CEO Sundar Pichai also visited Japan to participate in...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
EU taps Taiwan for 6G development as competition with China Grows
Thanks to the strategic efforts of telecom giants like Huawei, China has made rapid advances in 5G, building an expansive patent portfolio across network infrastructure. As the industry...