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Wednesday 23 October 2024
China gearing up for quantum satellite and transmission breakthroughs
China's quantum technology ambitions are gaining momentum as Huawei's venture capital arm makes a strategic investment in quantum measurement specialist China Quantum Measurement...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
PSMC chairman turns caution towards India to optimism amid Tata partnership
After a partnership between Taiwan-based Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and Japan-based SBI Holdings to establish a wafer fab fell through, PSMC is now pursuing...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Horizon Robotics launches Hong Kong IPO with Alibaba, Baidu support and TSMC manufacturing
Horizon Robotics, a Chinese autonomous driving technology provider, aims to raise US$696 million through its Hong Kong IPO, potentially providing a boost to the city's listing market...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Taiwan's robot exports decline amid global automation surge in 2023
Global demand for industrial robots continues to surge. According to the latest data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), global robot installations reached 540,000...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
TSMC flags potential Huawei chip violation to US, raising export control concerns
TSMC has notified the US Department of Commerce about a potential breach of export regulations after Canadian research firm TechInsights discovered that Huawei's latest AI chip, the...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Will Tesla driverless taxi shake up autonomous driving?
Tesla has demonstrated its high-level autonomous unmanned vehicles, the Cybercab robotaxi and the Robovan passenger/cargo van, at an event. It also unveiled the Optimus robot at the...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Global robotics outlook positive through to 2027 as China leads, North America gains momentum
According to the latest statistics from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), global demand for robots remains robust. In 2023, global installations reached 540,000 units,...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Will India hold key to Nvidia's future growth?
Jensen Huang, Nvidia's CEO, is scheduled to hold the Nvidia AI Summit India from October 23 to 25, marking his second visit to the country in about 13 months. This visit aims to capitalize...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Philippines chip industry wants help from Taiwan's TSMC
The Philippines is trying to enlist Taiwanese chip giants in an effort to expand in semiconductors, a bid to catch up with its neighbors who are emerging as significant suppliers...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Inside PSMC's failed deal with SBI: Chairman Frank Huang reveals strategic risks and Japan's tough policies
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC) chairman Frank Huang responded on October 21 to accusations from SBI Holdings chairman Yoshitaka Kitao that the Powerchip Group...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
US CHIPS Act boosts ICT technology to new heights
Following the passage of significant legislation such as the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, the United States has intensified its...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Intel, Japan's AIST invest US$700 million in advanced semiconductor hub
Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) is teaming up with Intel to build a cutting-edge semiconductor research hub, backed by a JPY 100 billion...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
SK Hynix CEO visits Europe to forge partnerships in AI memory and automotive
Recently, SK Hynix CEO Noh-Jung Kwak traveled to Europe, where he is expected to meet with IMEC executives including CEO Luc Van den Hove. He will also engage with several European...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Intel seeks foundry alliance with Samsung to challenge TSMC's market dominance
Intel has reportedly approached senior executives at Samsung Electronics with a proposal to form a "foundry alliance" against the market-dominating TSMC. This move comes in the wake...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Nvidia reportedly to co-develop custom chip tailored for India with Indian partners
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to visit India later this week, where the GPU and AI chip design company reportedly plans to co-develop a chip, capitalizing on the country's abundant...