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Thursday 18 April 2024
Tesla overtaken by another Chinese competitor in NEV market in China
Facing challenges like being outsold by BYD in New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales and significant layoffs, Tesla has now been overtaken by another Chinese competitor in the Chinese market...
Thursday 18 April 2024
Why did SMIC divest from China's leading OSAT?
Brite Semiconductor, in which SMIC is the second largest shareholder, officially debuted on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with its stock soaring, leading to the gradual recovery...
Thursday 18 April 2024
Tim Cook met with prime minister of Vietnam; next stop Indonesia
Apple CEO Tim Cook concluded his 2-day visit to Vietnam, during which he met with Prime Minister of Vietnam Phạm Minh Chính and promised to expand investment in Vietna...
Thursday 18 April 2024
ASML enters transition year with declining performance across the board
ASML recorded a declining performance in the first quarter of 2024 and expects a better performance in the second half of the year. ASML saw strong sales from memory manufacturers...
Thursday 18 April 2024
US to become 2nm GAA process battleground for Intel, Samsung, and TSMC
The three major players in advanced chip manufacturing have secured CHIPS Act subsidies by promising to increase investments in fabrication facilities within the United States. With...
Thursday 18 April 2024
Chinese EDA company attracts investment from Big Fund
China's National Semiconductor Industry Investment Fund (aka the Big Fund) has provided financial support to NineCube, a Chinese electronic design automation (EDA) company established...
Thursday 18 April 2024
US border states grow enticing as EV cluster forms in Southwest
US states like Arizona and New Mexico are expected to become more tempting for investments, partly thanks to an EV cluster that will emerge in the southwestern US and northern Mexico...
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Taiwan moves to boost its global standing with chip diplomacy
Taiwan has been ramping up international cooperation deals with countries like Canada and France in recent months as it parlays its role as the world's chip kingpin to boost its global...
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Wargaming Taiwan's chip industry, who's the winner?
"An opening bombardment destroys most of Taiwan's navy and air force in the first hours of hostilities. Augmented by a powerful rocket force, the Chinese navy encircles Taiwan and...
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Can Samsung's 2nm process reduce the gap with TSMC?
As the US announces a US$6.4 billion subsidy for Samsung Electronics, Samsung has also officially announced additional investment plans in the US, aiming to promote the mass production...
Wednesday 17 April 2024
UAE's G42 chooses US over China for Nvidia chips and US$1.5 billion investment from Microsoft
Microsoft's substantial investment of US$1.5 billion has secured it a board seat in the United Arab Emirates-based AI firm G42, albeit with a trade-off.
Wednesday 17 April 2024
US may see 58% of new semiconductor jobs unfilled by 2030, says SIA
With the announcement of CHIPS Act funding for the top 4 foundry manufacturers and the launch of various public-private projects come great expectations for a revival of semiconductor...
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Huawei vs. Samsung: who leads the global communication equipment race?
In a market landscape fraught with geopolitical tensions, Huawei has managed to retain its top position globally in the communication equipment sector for 2023.
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Xiaomi SU7 launch lies in China's EV proficiency
Global EV sales volume grew by 30% in 2023.
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Topco Group Chairman nominated as Taiwan's new Minister of Economic Affairs
Taiwan's Executive Yuan announced the list of new cabinet members on April 16, and J. W. Kuo, chairman of semiconductor material firm Topco Group, is nominated as the new Minister...