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Wednesday 9 October 2024
TSMC and Amkor collaboration completes key puzzle piece in US chip manufacturing
Amkor, a major US semiconductor packaging and testing company, received a US$400 million subsidy under the CHIPS Act to build a new plant in late July and will collaborate with TSMC...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Intel's geopolitical significance dampens acquisition rumors
Pat Gelsinger, Intel's CEO, maintains composure amid speculation about a potential Qualcomm takeover of Intel. While the media has not obtained any direct response from Gelsinger,...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Chinese automakers seek breakthrough amid rising trade barriers
Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) companies are working to break through growing trade barriers imposed by the US and its allies.
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Semiconductor supply chain mixed about China economy stimulus policy
China's stimulus packages have received mixed responses from players in Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain, with some believing they will inject momentum into the Single's Day shopping...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Google talks to utilities about nuclear power for data centers
Google is working with utilities in the US and other countries to assess nuclear power as a possible energy source for its data centers, underscoring surging interest in using atomic...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Foxconn unveils new EVs, including US-specific Model C at HHTD24
Addressing increasing market demand and expanding its electric vehicle (EV) lineup, Foxconn debuted the Model D, a next-generation multi-purpose SUV, and the Model U, a cutting-edge...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Luxshare expands investment in Vietnam, to make wearables for Apple and Huawei
According to Luxshare's latest plan, the Apple supplier plans to invest US$150 million in Nghe An, Vietnam, to establish production facilities for Apple Watch and Huawei watches.
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Huawei launches HarmonyOS NEXT public beta: A game-changer for China's OS sovereignty
On October 8, 2024, Huawei officially launched the public beta of HarmonyOS NEXT, initially supporting devices such as the Mate 60 series, the Mate X5 foldable, and the MatePad Pro...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Taiwan leads Asia's offshore wind race, but competition heats up
In the bustling halls of Energy Taiwan 2024, the French Pavilion buzzed with activity as industry players EDF Renewables, Akrocean, and Eviden underscored the importance of political...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
US-Taiwan drone alliance takes shape amid rising supply chain autonomy push
US-Taiwan cooperation on developing an autonomous defense supply chain in the drone sector is accelerating, as two delegations of American drone industry representatives visited Taiwan...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Apple Vision Pro's high-cost components revealed: SK Hynix powers RI chip
Apple's mixed reality (MR) headset, the Vision Pro, is known to feature two key chips—the M2 for handling most computations and the R1 for reducing latency and processing sensor...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
AUO eyes US and EU for solar expansion, power plant investment to remain domestic
The drop of Taiwan's solar field development volume in 2024 has sent ripples into AUO's expected installation volume of 2025 and 2026. However such outlook did not stop the firm's...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Trade barriers may accelerate Chinese automakers' expansion in Europe
The European Union's (EU) tariff policy is designed to preserve the advantages of its domestic industry chain, but the high taxes imposed on Chinese auto businesses have motivated...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Samsung India signs MoAs with striking workers amid ongoing dispute
Samsung India has signed an agreement with a segment of its workers, addressing some of their demands and aiming to resolve a strike that has lasted nearly a month at its plant in...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Li Auto reportedly to tape out in-house developed smart driving chip by end of 2024
China-based electric vehicle (EV) vendor Li Auto reportedly will complete the tape-out of its smart driving SoC by the end of 2024, catching up with its two major domestic rivals,...