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Tuesday 15 October 2024
Energy-hungry tech spurs demand for secure, locally-sourced storage solutions
The rapid growth of energy-intensive sectors like 5G, AI data centers, electric vehicles, and renewables is placing unprecedented pressure on global power grids. As electricity demand...
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...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
IC distributor Macnica Anstek sees end-market demand pick up
Taiwan-based IC distributor Macnica Anstek has experienced a significant increase in order and shipment volume for its main distribution lines, driving sales performance in the third...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Taiwan's renewable energy shortage threatens semiconductor expansion
Taiwan's limited renewable energy supply is emerging as a potential bottleneck for its semiconductor sector, with ripple effects likely as other industries also intensify their demand...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Speculation suggests Google, HTC to collaborate on metaverse technology
The explosive rise of generative AI has led to a reimagining of the fledgling metaverse industry, which has seen renewed interest with Meta's prototype Orion glasses, launched at...
Monday 7 October 2024
Qualcomm accelerates 4G IoT technology acquisition plans as part of its diversification efforts
Qualcomm has completed a US$200 million acquisition of Sequans Communications' 4G IoT technology assets, marking a significant step in the company's diversification strategy. This...
Monday 7 October 2024
Huawei dominates global 5G standard essential patent ranking while Xiaomi demonstrates fastest growth
The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) recently published the Research Report on Global 5G Standard Essential Patents and Standard Proposals (2024),...
Friday 4 October 2024
Sequans reaffirms commitment to massive IoT market
Sequans Communications has announced its intention to concentrate future investments on the massive IoT market opportunity, leveraging its 4G products and 5G roadmap following the...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Meng Wanzhou returns to power: What message is Huawei sending?
Wanzhou Meng has resumed her role as Huawei's rotating chairwoman, further cementing her position as the company's top leader, second only to founder and CEO Zhengfei Ren. Her reappointment...
Thursday 3 October 2024
AI-designed AI chip: Google's AlphaChip slashes chip design development time for MediaTek's Dimensity 5G
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in chip design has become a focal point in the semiconductor industry. Leading electronic design automation (EDA) companies, including...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Wanzhou Meng returns to Huawei's core leadership, spotlight on Mate 70 launch in her new role
Huawei CFO Wanzhou Meng has resumed her position as rotating chairperson under the company's leadership system, beginning her six-month term on October 1, 2024, which will run until...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Venture capitalist joins Unisoc board
A Chinese venture capital heavyweight Datong Chen has been appointed to the board of directors of China-based IC design company Unisoc. Chen, chairman of Investment Committee, Hua...
Monday 30 September 2024
China's top OSATs invest big in advanced packaging to compete globally
China's leading outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) companies, such as Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology (JCET) and Tongfu Microelectronics, are intensifying...
Friday 27 September 2024
Taiwan's B5G satellite program faces setbacks, but experts urge patience
Taiwan's homegrown Beyond 5G (B5G) low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite program is facing setbacks,...
Friday 27 September 2024
Unisoc secures CNY4 billion to drive chip innovation and global presence, backed by Pudong Venture Capital
Unisoc, a leading Chinese chip design company, has secured CNY4 billion (US$548 million) in equity financing, primarily through state-backed platforms including Pudong Venture Capital,...