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Friday 10 May 2024
Speculation arises about Huawei developing Kirin PC chips
Chinese tech conglomerate Huawei has dismissed rumors that it is increasing efforts in PC chip R&D, to launch the Kirin X series PC processor line in 2024.
Thursday 9 May 2024
Alat fund of Saudi Arabia poised to cut China ties for US chips and AI
Saudi Arabia's Alat Fund is prepared to sever ties with China if requested by the United States, following a similar move by UAE's G42.
Thursday 9 May 2024
SK Hynix subsidiary in China reportedly to sell 49.9% stock to local business
As a subsidiary of SK Hynix, SK Hynix System IC is reportedly in the process of selling its equity in Wuxi, China. It is anticipated that in the future, SK Hynix System IC Wuxi will...
Thursday 9 May 2024
Intel 2Q24 sales to receive minor impact from Huawei export license revocation
Intel confirms that one of its customers' export license was revoked and would impact its second-quarter sales in 2024 to fall to the lower range between its US$12.5-13.5 billion...
Thursday 9 May 2024
Samsung designates separate teams for HBM3E and HBM4 development, targeting HBM market supremacy
Samsung Electronics reportedly plans to dedicate separate development teams for next-generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) products, HBM3E and HBM4, to strengthen its competitiveness...
Thursday 9 May 2024
Power surge: Taiwanese firms charge ahead in next-gen AI supply race
The surge in computational power of next-gen AI hardware has birthed a booming market for stable and efficient electric supply.
Thursday 9 May 2024
The secret sauce for excellent foundry yields: perseverance, EUV, and respect for supernatural forces
Since the official shipment of the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine in 2017, ASML has sold about 200 units of EUV equipment, critical to manufacturing advanced chips.
Thursday 9 May 2024
Backed by robust profit, Toyota to invest JPY2 trillion in supply chain, EV, SDV
Toyota Motor reported hefty profit growth for the past fiscal year ending March 2024, thanks to booming hybrid EV sales and a weaker Japanese Yen. The automaker said it plans to invest...
Thursday 9 May 2024
Qisda accelerates development in Vietnam, capacity expected to increase
Peter Chen, Chairperson of Qisda, stated that the company has passed the lowest ebb of operation in 2024, with growth expected to occur quarter by quarter.
Thursday 9 May 2024
Arm credits growth to smartphone surge and AI, highlights shift in Chinese consumer behavior
Arm's recent financial report highlights a boost in sales and profits thanks to a rebound in the smartphone market, particularly in China, and the rising demand for Arm-based chips...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Apple's China iPhone shipments soar 12% in March after discounts
Chinese iPhone shipments jumped about 12% in March after Apple Inc. and its retailers slashed prices, official data showed, suggesting efforts to arrest an accelerating decline in...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
US government to grant small, medium-sized auto suppliers US$100 million for EV transition
The US is giving its automotive industry another boost toward EVs. The federal government will offer over US$100 million in grants to help small- and medium-sized automotive components...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Taiwan semiconductor prowess formidable, to be further bolstered by mega innovation program, says PSMC chair
Taiwan's prowess in semiconductors cannot be underestimated, exceeding even that of Intel, and the 10-year NT$300 billion Taiwan Chip-driven Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP)...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
EU's AI Act: a milestone in legislation or a regulatory nightmare?
The European Parliament made a significant announcement on March 13, 2024, declaring the passage of the "AI Act," set to be implemented in phases beginning in mid-2025.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
UMC sees April revenue hit 16-month high
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) has reported April revenue increased 8.7% sequentially to a 16-month high of NT$19.74 billion (US$608.3 million).