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Monday 3 March 2025
Tesla fights back with software push in China, Model Y overhaul amid rising competition
Facing intensifying competition from both established and emerging automakers, Tesla is doubling down on software and hardware upgrades to navigate market challenges. The company's...
Monday 3 March 2025
MWC 2025: AI-powered smartphones steal the spotlight—What's on the menu for Chinese brands?
The 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) will run from March 3 to 6 in Barcelona, Spain, serving as the world's premier mobile technology exhibition. The event not only showcases next-generation...
Monday 3 March 2025
IBM shuts down China research operations, impacting 1,800 R&D jobs
IBM China Investment Company Limited (IBMV) and its subsidiaries shut down on March 1, impacting over 1,800 R&D and testing staff in Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, and other sites...
Monday 3 March 2025
Tokyo Electron explores India expansion as Tata's partner, eyes long-term supply chain integration
As India emerges as a potential key player in the semiconductor industry, Tata Electronics' partner, Tokyo Electron, is contemplating establishing a manufacturing presence in India,...
Monday 3 March 2025
Jabil, Aequs, and Tata reportedly export made-in-India Apple components to China and Vietnam
India reportedly begins exporting mechanical components for Apple products to Vietnam and China, potentially signaling an increasing development of India's manufacturing ecosystem...
Monday 3 March 2025
Semiconductors evade sanctions, flowing to Russia via Belarus and China
The UK has unveiled its most expansive round of sanctions yet targeting Russia, encompassing 107 new designations, among which are 10 companies hailing from China and Hong Kong. In...
Monday 3 March 2025
Honor Device pledges US$10 billion for AI in bid to be more than a phone maker
Honor Device, one of China's biggest smartphone makers, plans to invest US$10 billion over the next five years to become a contender in the artificial intelligence race.
Monday 3 March 2025
Philippines-based Ayala retains Integrated Micro-Electronics amid profitability outlook
According to Bloomberg, Philippines-based Ayala Corp. decided to retain Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI), its contract manufacturing subsidiary, after previously considering...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Dassault Systèmes CEO: European automakers struggle, US and Asia poised for growth
At Dassault Systèmes' SolidWorks and 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 in Houston, CEO Pascal Daloz outlined his 2025 market outlook, predicting strong growth in the US and Asia despite...
Thursday 27 February 2025
JDI and OLEDWorks seeking JPY100 billion subsidy from New York State for advanced display fab project
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) and OLEDWorks are collaborating to construct an advanced OLED display facility in New York. They are seeking a subsidy of approximately JPY100 billion (US$670.33...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
India's legacy fab overhaul may involve PSMC, Tata
The Indian government has initiated a major upgrade of its semiconductor capabilities at the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), India's first wafer fab, in Mohali with an RFP. This move...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Apple's US$500 billion US investment plan sparks debate over its strategic implications
Apple's announcement of a US$500 billion investment in the US over the next four years could reshape its manufacturing landscape, yet raises questions about its implications. With...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Is Apple's US$500 billion US bet a turning point? Foxconn's strategic moves suggest so
As US tariffs on Mexico and Canada approach implementation after a one-month delay, manufacturers are reassessing US-based production strategies. Apple has pledged a US$500 billion...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Dixon Technologies eyes expansion of electronics manufacturing footprint
Dixon Technologies, India's largest electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, has experienced rapid annual growth and is looking to double revenue, demonstrating that "Make...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Walsin Lihwa poised to benefit from potential ceasefire in Ukraine-Russia conflict
Walsin Lihwa, a leading manufacturer of cables and stainless steel, believes that a potential ceasefire in the Ukraine-Russia conflict could significantly boost demand for stainless...