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Wednesday 25 December 2024
Geopolitical threats expand to mature wafer fabs as US launches Section 301 investigation against China
The Biden-Harris Administration has imposed export controls and technology restrictions on China's advanced chip sector from 2022 to 2024. Recently, the US announced the initiation...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
CATL unveils chassis it says can withstand fires from crashes
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. unveiled a new car chassis with an integrated battery strong enough to withstand fires or explosions from high-impact collisions.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
TEL targets 40% AI equipment revenue amid waning China demand
Tokyo Electron (TEL) aims to increase its revenue share from AI-related semiconductor equipment to approximately 40% by the fiscal year ending March 2026, up from the current 30%...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Is US banning Chinese SiC components to save Wolfspeed?
The US has initiated a Section 301 investigation into China's mature manufacturing processes, specifically targeting silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor production.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
China's top IDMs face headwinds amid SiC sector uncertainty
China's leading power semiconductor IDMs are making headlines as industry pressures mount: Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics has postponed two major projects, while Beijing Century...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
China advances in mature chip manufacturing amid geopolitical frictions
As US-Sino chip tensions rise, Beijing strengthens its position in mature process chip manufacturing, echoing its earlier solar panel strategy. While the US maintains a lead in advanced...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
LGES lands 3rd major North American ESS deal in 2024
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has secured a 7.5 GWh energy storage system (ESS) supply deal with US-based Excelsior Energy Capital, with production and delivery slated to begin in 2026...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Hyundai restructures Semiconductor Strategy Group, pivots to in-house autonomous chip strategy
Hyundai Motor Group has reportedly disbanded its Semiconductor Strategy Group (the Group), a key division tasked with driving the company's in-house development of automotive semiconductors...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Samsung DX head Jong-hee Han plans to visit Mexico for appliance and TV strategies due to Trump tariff concerns
The newly elected US President Donald Trump previously announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on products from Mexico. Samsung Electronics operates television and home appliance factories...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Partner Tech invests in Cresson to enhance smart retail solutions in Japan and Asia-Pacific
Taiwan's leading smart retail solutions provider Partner Tech, a subsidiary of Qisda Group, has invested in Japanese theme park software service provider Cresson Inc., the company...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Samsung maintains 5% market share in mobile application processors for 3Q24; hope lies in Exynos 2500
While Samsung Electronics has integrated its own Exynos 2400 chip in some models of the Galaxy S24 series, the foldable Galaxy Z Flip6 and Fold6 series are still entirely equipped...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
US scrutiny of China's mature chip sector signals shifts in supply chains
The Biden administration is reportedly ramping up scrutiny of China's mature process chips during its transition period, potentially paving the way for tighter regulatory measures...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
SK Hynix clinches major HBM deal with Broadcom
As Broadcom strengthens its position in AI chip development through partnerships with industry giants like Apple and Google, the company has now secured a significant high-bandwidth...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Google to fight Japan's claims that it hobbles rivals in search
Alphabet Inc. is preparing to counter Japanese government allegations that it engages in anti-competitive practices such as forcing smartphone makers to give priority to Google Search...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Foxconn reportedly seeks stake in Nissan-Honda merger via Renault
Reports have emerged that Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) is considering an investment in Nissan Motor, potentially influencing Nissan and Honda Motor to accelerate their merger...