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Friday 2 August 2024
China IDM CR Micro to initiate price increases for power ICs
China Resources Microelectronics (CR Micro) plans to hike pricing for power MOSFET and IGBT chips to reflect its fully utilized fab capacity, according to industry sources.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Applied Materials is denied US chips grant for US$4 billion Silicon Valley project
Applied Materials Inc. was informed by US officials that it won't be receiving Chips Act money for a long-anticipated research and development center, dealing a critical blow to a...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Taiwanese investments surge in Vietnam, driven by supply chain diversification
Vietnamese media reports indicate that Taiwanese companies are increasing their investments in Vietnam to diversify their supply chains.
Thursday 1 August 2024
India smartphone shipments decline as MediaTek strengthens lead in AP market
India's smartphone shipments fell by 2% last quarter, with the premium segment surging. MediaTek led the chipset market with a 54% share, while Qualcomm maintained dominance in the...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Shanghai unveils US$13.7 billion capital injection into IC, AI, and biopharma industries
Shanghai has announced the launch of the "Three Leading Industry Parent Funds," targeting integrated circuits (IC), biopharmaceuticals, and AI.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Toyota signs MoU to build an EV plant in Maharashtra amid increasing Japanese investment in India
Toyota's Indian joint venture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new low-emission vehicle plant in India. This move aligns with the growing trend of Japanese...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Melexis's East Malaysia expansion highlights push to decentralize semiconductor industry, says DIGITIMES Research
Melexis, a Belgium-based microelectronics solutions provider, recently announced the opening of its largest wafer testing plant in Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Lenovo aims for all PCs to be equipped with AI by 2027 and smartphones to achieve double-digit growth
Luca Rossi, president of Lenovo's Intelligent Devices Group (IDG), stated that all Lenovo PC products will feature AI functions by 2027. Additionally, Lenovo aims to enhance its smartphone...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Supply chain insurance needed to weather geopolitical storms, but who pays the premium?
The US presidential election has injected fresh uncertainty into global supply chains. Taiwan broadband communication equipment maker Sercomm's chairman James Wang warns that companies...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Major Taiwan pure-play foundries achieve impressive sales and profits
Taiwan's top-3 pure-play foundries -- TSMC, United Microelectronics (UMC), and Vanguard Semiconductor International (VIS) – are outperforming their global competitors, achieving...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Apple reportedly opposes Tata-Vivo partnership as Vivo celebrates 10th anniversary in India
Rumors circulated that the Tata Group was in advanced talks to acquire 51% of Vivo's assets in India, amid rising pressure from the Indian government against Chinese investors. However,...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Biden administration responds to packaging and testing industry as Amkor receives subsidies from CHIPS Act
The Biden Administration has announced that the CHIPS and Science Act will subsidize US$400 million to help Amkor, the largest semiconductor packaging and testing company in the US,...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Samsung's slimmest foldable phone faces tough competition from China
Samsung Electronics is preparing to launch its slimmest high-end foldable smartphone yet, the Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim. According to recent reports, this new model will boast a thickness...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Chinese suppliers eyes Russia's growing demand for auto parts, supply chain urge caution amid war uncertainties
Automotive component supply-chain stakeholders say they are seeing the disruptions brought by the Russo-Ukraine war on the international industry gradually fading.
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Volkswagen and Xpeng to jointly develop in-car systems for Chinese EV market
Volkswagen has reached a new agreement with Xpeng Motors to jointly develop in-car systems for the Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) market, strengthening their existing partnership.