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Thursday 3 October 2024
Chinese supply chains elect to take full National Day holiday to reduce overtime costs
As the second half of 2024 enters the peak sales season for consumer electronics, supply chains have gradually entered the peak season cycle starting from the third quarter. However,...
Thursday 3 October 2024
China's largest OSAT provider JCET finalizes acquisition of WD's subsidiary in Shanghai
On September 30, 2024, JCET, a prominent leader in China's semiconductor packaging and testing industry, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Changjiang Management Co., had...
Thursday 3 October 2024
LGD sells Guangzhou LCD plant for US$1.54 billion, shifts focus to OLED
LG Display (LGD) has sold its LCD plant in Guangzhou, China for approximately US$1.54 billion, a strategic move critical to the company's pivot towards OLED production. This sale,...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Taiwan wafer foundry industry expected to go up 18% sequentially in 2H24, says DIGITIMES Research
Boosted by short-term orders in the electronics supply chain and shipments of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) chips, Taiwan's wafer foundry industry posted better-than-expected...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Chinese HPC processors struggle to compete as Nvidia maintains edge in local AI market
China's domestically produced HPC processors have advanced; yet, they still struggle to be the preferred option for local cloud and AI companies, according to industry sources.
Thursday 3 October 2024
China's largest NOR Flash manufacturer receives IPO approval
XMC, a leading Chinese semiconductor manufacturer specializing in NOR Flash memory chips, has received approval for its IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market, one of the...
Thursday 3 October 2024
TSMC and G42 connection: Cerebras faces supply chain and geopolitical risks under scrutiny amid IPO
Cerebras Systems, a leading competitor in the AI processor market dominated by Nvidia, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq. The company's S-1 filing reveals...
Thursday 3 October 2024
BYD reportedly plans to establish EV plant in India in 2025
China-based automotive giant BYD is reportedly in talks with Indian conglomerates Reliance Group and Adani Group to set up a local manufacturing base in India. This move comes despite...
Thursday 3 October 2024
China solar energy sector dogged by oversupply
China's solar energy firms, which have 85% of the global market, are being hit by an unprecedented level of oversupply and encountering export challenges in the European and US markets,...
Thursday 3 October 2024
US bets on AI to develop sustainable materials, strengthen semiconductor leadership
The US Department of Commerce has announced a new initiative to maintain the country's semiconductor industry leadership by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to develop sustainable...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
BYD speeds up solid-state battery rollout, targeting full adoption within 5 years
The electric vehicle (EV) sector is intensifying efforts to advance solid-state battery technology, with BYD's chief scientist Yubo Lian announcing that commercialization could occur...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Intel's fall from grace: a cautionary tale of missed opportunities and missteps
What happens when a tech giant starts to stumble? For outsiders, Intel's decline may come as a shock. However, for industry insiders, the failure of the semiconductor giant can be...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Arm expresses interest in Intel's product division despite x86 rivalry
Reports suggest that in addition to Qualcomm, Arm has expressed interest in acquiring Intel's product division. However, public speculation indicates that due to the deep-rooted rivalry...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Europe faces data center capacity shortage in sovereign AI race
As governments strive to develop sovereign AI capabilities to reduce reliance on foreign technology, Europe confronts a critical challenge: its data center capacities are inadequate...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Patent war between Huawei, MediaTek to commence after China's Golden Week
The patent infringement trial between Huawei and MediaTek is set to officially commence after China's Golden Week, no earlier than October 25, 2024. The patent at the center of the...