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Monday 26 August 2024
Foxconn remains committed to China despite economic ups and downs
Foxconn reaffirmed its commitment to Henan, its primary manufacturing hub in China, during a traditional Ghost Festival ceremony at its Tucheng headquarters on August 23. The company...
Monday 26 August 2024
China to account for most L3 autonomous vehicles in foreseeable future
Initially launched in Japan and Europe, Level 3 autonomous vehicles are expected to see a significant production surge starting in 2024, with China leading the way, fueled by strong...
Friday 23 August 2024
India reportedly allows Luxshare's investment in Tamil Nadu
After years of stringent restrictions on incoming Chinese investments, India has reportedly approved investments from Luxshare and Huaqin, as well as some Taiwanese investments with...
Friday 23 August 2024
Rising production costs test Samsung, LG's profitability
South Korea's top TV manufacturers, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, are grappling with rising production costs as Chinese firms tighten their grip on the LCD...
Friday 23 August 2024
Samsung reportedly considering establishing semiconductor assembly line in Vietnam
In cooperation with the Vietnamese government's active promotion, Samsung Electronics is reportedly considering establishing a semiconductor assembly line in Vietnam. With Samsung...
Friday 23 August 2024
Tata Motors signs MoU with Delta Electronics and Thunderplus Solutions to install fast charging stations in India
Tata Motors, the leading commercial vehicle provider and largest EV brand by sales in India, signed an MoU with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions for charging infrastructure...
Friday 23 August 2024
Baidu's Apollo Go bringing affordable and safe autonomous taxis closer to reality
Apollo Go, developed by Baidu, has been making significant strides in the autonomous vehicle industry, particularly following its operation in Wuhan, China, which brings the concept...
Friday 23 August 2024
Samsung releases new foldable smartphone to defend its place in the Japanese market
In an effort to strengthen its position in the Japanese smartphone market, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has released two new foldable phone models earlier than planned: the Galaxy...
Friday 23 August 2024
Key Ware forecasts strong recovery in 2H24 amid PCB supply chain shift to Thailand
Key Ware, a leading manufacturer of PCB drilling equipment, anticipates a strong turnaround in the second half of 2024, driven by increasing demand in Artificial Intelligence (AI),...
Friday 23 August 2024
TSMC 3/5nm nodes poised to generate over NT$1 trillion in revenue by 3Q24
TSMC is likely to see its 3nm and 5nm nodes generate more than NT$1 trillion (US$31.02 billion) in total revenue in the first three quarters of this year, as the foundry house's sales...
Thursday 22 August 2024
Silicon Shield 2.0: diplomacy and de-risking supply chains in a new era of economic security
The 2024 Ketagalan Forum: Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue, held on August 21, convened scholars and former diplomats from North America, Europe, and Taiwan to explore strategies for...
Thursday 22 August 2024
India shifts semiconductor incentives focus to compound semiconductors and silicon photonics
After approving four IC backend manufacturing facilities earlier this year, India reportedly plans to provide more incentives for compound semiconductor and silicon photonics proje...
Thursday 22 August 2024
EU's final draft on import duties for Chinese EVs targets overcapacity and past market disruptions
The EU's final draft on import duties for Chinese-made EVs addresses concerns about overcapacity in the Chinese industry. This decision reflects Western markets' apprehension over...
Thursday 22 August 2024
Global foundry revenue rises on AI demand
The global foundry industry's revenue grew about 9% sequentially and 23% year on year in the second quarter of 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. The sequential growth was...
Thursday 22 August 2024
Taiwan president urges regional de-risking and trade partnerships amid supply chain shifts
The eighth Ketagalan Forum: Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue, held on August 21, spotlighted the strategic importance of bolstering supply chain resilience through robust free trade...