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Friday 2 August 2024
Global 2024 smartphone sales likely to grow, with AI models leading
In their latest earnings report, mobile chip giants MediaTek and Qualcomm both maintained their previous forecasts for the smartphone market in the second half of 2024. Both companies...
Friday 2 August 2024
Samsung HBM3E soon to be qualified with shipments kicking off as early as August
Samsung Electronics' HBM3E memory is in the final stages of its qualification test for a significant client, and shipments are expected to commence as early as August, according to...
Friday 2 August 2024
TSMC to see HPC chip sales boom despite smartphone slowdown
TSMC has warned of a slowdown in smartphone chip demand, but is bullish about sales generated from the HPC sector.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Applied Materials is denied US chips grant for US$4 billion Silicon Valley project
Applied Materials Inc. was informed by US officials that it won't be receiving Chips Act money for a long-anticipated research and development center, dealing a critical blow to a...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Taiwanese investments surge in Vietnam, driven by supply chain diversification
Vietnamese media reports indicate that Taiwanese companies are increasing their investments in Vietnam to diversify their supply chains.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Taiwan's Economic Minister outlines bold new strategies for global competitiveness
In a recent interview, Taiwan's new Economics Minister, J.W. Kuo, outlined the government's ambitious plans to strengthen Taiwan's position in the global economy. With his extensive...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Shanghai unveils US$13.7 billion capital injection into IC, AI, and biopharma industries
Shanghai has announced the launch of the "Three Leading Industry Parent Funds," targeting integrated circuits (IC), biopharmaceuticals, and AI.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Taiwan III-V IC suppliers see flat client shipment pull-ins
Despite the imminent release of new models, such as the iPhone, Taiwan-based III-V compound semiconductor companies continue to identify flat client shipment pull-ins.
Thursday 1 August 2024
CWE, CWTC drive growth through panel-level packaging and miniLED solutions
Chang Wah Electromaterials (CWE), a Taiwanese supplier of semiconductor and electronics materials and equipment, is transitioning from 12-inch wafer-level packaging to panel-level...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Qualcomm takes on MediaTek with budget 5G chip in India, targets growing PC and EV markets
Qualcomm has introduced an affordable smartphone SoC tailored for India, the world's second-largest smartphone market. This move comes as more Indian consumers opt for premium phones,...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Samsung reportedly reforming bonus system to prevent semiconductor talent outflow
Samsung Electronics has implemented the Overall Performance Incentive (OPI) reward system for over 20 years. In response to employee demands and to retain talent, the company is reportedly...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Melexis's East Malaysia expansion highlights push to decentralize semiconductor industry, says DIGITIMES Research
Melexis, a Belgium-based microelectronics solutions provider, recently announced the opening of its largest wafer testing plant in Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia.
Thursday 1 August 2024
IC design houses see lower 3Q24 order visibility despite peak season
IC design houses, including Realtek Semiconductor and RichWave Technology, have expressed a less optimistic outlook for the third quarter of 2024 due to lower-than-anticipated order...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Qualcomm reports strong Q3 results but expects flat handset market growth in 2024
Despite achieving results at the top end of its guidance, Qualcomm anticipates stable performance in the smartphone and automotive markets, even as it expands its market share in...
Thursday 1 August 2024
CHPT forecasts Q3 growth driven by HPC demand and smartphone replacement season
Chunghwa Precision Test (CHPT), a leading probe card manufacturer, anticipates strong performance in the second half of 2024, with growth driven by increasing demand for high-performance...