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Friday 12 July 2024
Shipment pull-ins for foldable smartphones from China strengthen
The strengthening of shipment pull-ins for foldable smartphones from China has buoyed related chip component suppliers' sales performance, according to industry sources.
Friday 12 July 2024
Samsung scores 2nm PFN orders, as TSMC preps GAA for iPhone 17 launch 2025
Samsung's recent announcement of securing a 2nm chip order from Japan's AI accelerator developer Preferred Networks (PFN) has sparked discussions about the actual production progress...
Friday 12 July 2024
Japan semiconductor material suppliers ramping up investments
Japanese companies are doubling down on investments in semiconductor materials, a sector where they already dominate the global market. This comes amidst generous government subsidies...
Friday 12 July 2024
More Chinese PCB manufacturers set up plants in Thailand
Chinese PCB manufacturers are fueling an investment boom in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, as they adapt to shifting global trade dynamics and seek demand beyond their...
Friday 12 July 2024
Taiwan fab toolmakers grab major orders from TSMC and China
Taiwan-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers are increasingly involved in the supply chains of TSMC and Chinese foundries, according to industry sources. SEMI projects global...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Japan-based semiconductor material suppliers gear up for EUV materials
Fueled by the growing demand for advanced chips that require EUV lithography systems, Japan-based companies are increasing investments and eyeing the supply of materials used in critical...
Thursday 11 July 2024
China legacy chips face involution before flooding global markets
Concerns are mounting among Western governments and semiconductor companies regarding potential overcapacity in legacy chips, reminiscent of past issues seen in the solar industry...
Thursday 11 July 2024
AMD to acquire Finnish AI lab
AMD has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Silo AI, the largest private AI lab in Europe, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$665 million.
Thursday 11 July 2024
Samsung union announces 'indefinite' strike; risk of semiconductor plant shutdown rising
Samsung Electronics' largest union, the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), initially planned a three-day strike starting on July 8. However, the union recently announced that...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Nanya likely to break even in 3Q24 as inventory improves
Nanya Technology's DDR4 inventory adjustment will improve quarter after quarter, bringing total fab utilization to more than 90%, according to the Taiwan-based DRAM memory maker.
Thursday 11 July 2024
Intel calls for streamlined administrative process as Vietnam drafts foreign investment fund
Vietnam is drafting an Investment Support Fund to attract more foreign investment. However, Intel has expressed dissatisfaction with the administrative processes, calling for the...
Thursday 11 July 2024
UAE and Saudi Arabia leverage Chinese capabilities to realize AI and semiconductor dreams
The semiconductor market has become the fourth largest market in the world, following crude oil, automotive, and petrochemical products. With a scale of more than US$500 billion in...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Canadian robotic company Mecademic sees 50% CAGR in Asia-Pacific automation markets
Mecademic Industrial Robotics, a leader in micro-automation, is set to expand its presence in the high-growth medical devices and electronics markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific...
Thursday 11 July 2024
MediaTek to surpass Qualcomm Snapdragon in 5G smartphone market
According to Omdia, 5G smartphones equipped with MediaTek processors experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2024. Shipments increased by 53%, rising from...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Novatek strives to enhance supply capability for iPhone OLED DDIs
Novatek Microelectronics is endeavoring to improve its supply capability for OLED display driver ICs (DDI) for iPhones to better position itself to secure orders if Apple launches...