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Thursday 25 April 2024
Taiwan's 'semiconductor diplomacy' under scrutiny amid new challenges
The Taiwan Chip-driven Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP) has taken a significant step by establishing an office in Prague, Czech Republic, focusing on nurturing chip design talent...
Thursday 25 April 2024
In the face of US sanctions, Huawei still hopes to push HarmonyOS internationally
Even in the face of sanctions from the US, Huawei still wants to expand its international market, including its operating system (OS), HarmonyOS.
Thursday 25 April 2024
Taiwan plots US$1 trillion sustainable ICT roadmap
At the ITRI Net Zero Day 2024 forum, industry leaders outlined strategies for Taiwan's semiconductor and ICT sectors to drive global sustainability efforts and transition to net zero...
Thursday 25 April 2024
Will China's satellite surge eclipse US space supremacy?
China's relentless push into space technology is setting the stage for a high-stakes competition with the United States. As the space race heats up, China's rapid advancements in...
Thursday 25 April 2024
Over 90% foreign production strikes South Korean battery exports
In 2023, South Korea saw the first decline in rechargeable battery exports in eight years. The industry suspected that the situation is related to major battery manufacturers like...
Thursday 25 April 2024
Malaysia unveils plan for largest IC design park in Southeast Asia
Malaysia aims to move beyond the packaging and testing industry into the chip design sector along the semiconductor supply chain by announcing Southeast Asia's largest IC design pa...
Thursday 25 April 2024
India accelerates efforts to establish AI regulations
India is ramping up efforts to craft dedicated AI regulations or frameworks to address challenges posed by generative AI as it prepares for the AI-driven future.
Thursday 25 April 2024
Intel expanding partnerships with 2nd-tier foundries
Intel has formed alliances with second-tier foundries including UMC and Tower Semiconductor to reduce costs and optimize production utilization, among other reasons, which may enhance...
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Battery information sharing among Japan, EU, US aims to cut reliance on Chinese materials
Japan and the European Union have agreed to collaborate on a scheme to share information about battery material production locations and the supply chain. The move will help the two...
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Micron to step up AI memory fabs construction in US after securing gov't grants
American memory chip giant Micron Technology, which has not built a new fab in the US for 20 years, is expected to step up its construction of new manufacturing facilities in New...
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Tesla promises new model production early 2025 as profits plunge
EV giant Tesla released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, which missed estimates.
Wednesday 24 April 2024
EV golden cross above ICE vehicles might come later as demand slows
As more EV models are available and prices decrease, EV sales have grown notably in recent years. However, the growth rate will slow in 2024, making one wonder whether the "golden...
Wednesday 24 April 2024
China's unicorn boom: weekly start-up births with AI, semiconductors, and new energy leading the pack
Amid economic uncertainty, China still saw a surge of "unicorns" in 2023, particularly in sectors such as AI, semiconductors, aerospace, and new energy vehicles.
Wednesday 24 April 2024
TSMC global workforce expanding fast
TSMC continues to beef up its workforce to support the Taiwan-based foundry's fab expansion projects, and its global number of employees will exceed 80,000 by the end of this year,...
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Self-driving chips to draw attention at Beijing auto show
Self-driving chips are expected to be a focal point at the forthcoming Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.