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Monday 18 November 2024
EU-China trade war reshapes solar and EV landscape
Trade disputes between the EU and China, especially in the solar and automotive sectors, underscore the intricate nature of global trade. Chinese manufacturers have shown resilience...
Monday 18 November 2024
Hiwin sees bright US automation prospects amid Europe's slowdown
Following a five-year hiatus, Hiwin resumed its in-person earnings call, providing an updated outlook for 2025. The company expects increased economic clarity post-US presidential...
Monday 18 November 2024
India reportedly plans import curbs on PC and notebook hardware to boost local manufacturing in 2025
Despite existing incentives for local IT hardware production, India is reportedly planning to introduce stricter policies requiring PC and notebook manufacturers to reduce imports...
Friday 15 November 2024
China exports only 2.6% of EVs to North America from Jan to Sep 2024; likely to decline even further post-Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump's policies tend to prioritize "America First" and "Made in America," with the objective of protecting domestic industries
Friday 15 November 2024
Germany's automotive cuts feed semiconductor talent race
Europe's automotive sector is facing sweeping changes, marked by mass layoffs and factory closures, with Germany's top automakers—Volkswagen AG, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz—feeling...
Friday 15 November 2024
Power device firm Panjit eyeing bigger presence in Europe
Panjit International, a Taiwanese MOSFET and silicon carbide (SiC) diode supplier, is working to expand its footprint in Europe with its offerings for automotive, electric vehicle...
Friday 15 November 2024
Global PMX presses forward with Mexico expansion, defying industry caution amid EV transition
Global PMX, an automotive component manufacturer, is strengthening investments in Mexico, despite cautious sentiment across the auto and ICT sectors since President-Elect Trump's...
Friday 15 November 2024
Xiaomi's smart factory claims to reach 100,000-unit production milestone in record time
In a milestone achievement for Xiaomi's automotive division, the company's 100,000th SU7 electric vehicle rolled off the production line on November 13. CEO Jun Lei commemorated the...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Sumco expects declining profit in wafer sales in 2024
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco has noted the robust demand for AI. However, demand for personal computers and smartphones has bottomed out, and the consumer, industrial,...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Taiwan IC design houses pursue growth opportunities in challenging auto sector
Leading integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) have expressed concerns about the automotive semiconductor market outlook for 2025. Despite these challenges, Taiwan-based IC design...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Sixxon Tech rides AI wave, targeting strong growth in thermal, chips, and optical comm. applications for 2025
Sixxon Tech, a specialized supplier of precision metal parts, anticipates robust growth in thermal management, semiconductor, and optical communication sectors in 2025. The company...
Thursday 14 November 2024
G-Shank's non-3C revenue surges, AI applications to lead 2025 growth
Taiwan's leading precision metal stamping specialist, G-Shank Enterprise, reported that revenue from non-3C applications—such as automotive, medical, and industrial sectors—grew...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Pegatron substantially expands server operations for 2025
Pegatron is poised to expand its server operations significantly, with initial results from its automotive and server businesses expected to materialize in 2025. Despite being a relative...
Thursday 14 November 2024
PMIC firm Silergy expects 15% of revenue to come from automotive in 2025
Power management IC (PMIC) specialist Silergy has seen growth in the third quarter of 2024 compared to last year, which chairman Wei Chen attributes to the end of inventory adjustments...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Automotive chip fab projects face suspension in Europe amid EV slowdown
The global semiconductor shortage that plagued automotive chips from 2020 to 2022 has subsided, as electric vehicle (EV) demand in Europe and the US falls short of projections. While...