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Monday 12 August 2024
India's wearables shipments fall for the first time
India's wearables market, previously on a rapid growth trajectory, has recently experienced its first-ever decline in shipments. This downturn is largely attributed to a price war...
Monday 12 August 2024
India roundup: Indian opto-semiconductor maker acquires US-based IC equipment company
India-based Polymatech acquired a US-based IC equipment supplier to build an integrated chipmaking business. Tata has begun building its first IC backend facility in Assam.
Friday 9 August 2024
Consumer electronics peak season boosts AmTRAN's 3Q performance outlook
Driven by higher consumer electronics demand and foreign exchange gains, AmTRAN achieved profitability for the fourth quarter. The company anticipates continued growth due to rising...
Friday 9 August 2024
Global notebook shipments to experience only minor quarterly growth in 3Q24 and 4Q24, says DIGITIMES Research
With transportation costs rising, notebook brand vendors and channels had suppliers advance shipments ahead of schedule to meet growing demand in the second quarter of 2024, with...
Friday 9 August 2024
Dynamic sees promising prospects for HDI PCB in 2H24
PCB firm Dynamic Holding anticipates modest demand growth in the third quarter of 2024, with promising demand prospects for high-density interconnect (HDI) boards.
Friday 9 August 2024
Acer reports 15.2% sales surge in 2Q24
Acer achieved a 15.2% increase in sales during the second quarter of 2024, accompanied by robust double-digit profit growth both sequentially and year-over-year. The company's diversification...
Friday 9 August 2024
Brightek reports profit growth in 1H24, expands into global automotive LED market
Despite intense price competition in the Chinese automotive market, LED manufacturer Brightek has achieved counter-cyclical growth. In the first half of 2024, the company's consolidated...
Friday 9 August 2024
Chinese automotive SoC developers file for IPO in Hong Kong
Black Sesame Technologies and Horizon Robotics, two China-based developers of smart driving chips, have recently filed for IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Thursday 8 August 2024
Acer subsidiaries drive growth, boosting resilience and optimism amid PC market fluctuations
Despite ongoing challenges in the computer market, Acer remains confident in its overall performance for the second half of the year. All its subsidiaries recorded double-digit revenue...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Potential US ban on Chinese vehicle tech to breed longer-term effects on tech rift
The US is reportedly preparing to impose a ban on vehicle technology that raises cybersecurity concerns. While this move may not immediately impact automakers, it could further widen...
Thursday 8 August 2024
IPC firms eye lucrative niche as military and aerospace markets expand
As geopolitical tensions brew and regional conflicts persist, global defense budgets are surging, fueling demand in the military and aerospace sectors. Taiwan's...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Taiwan-based Chicony sees increased profitability despite sales decline
Taiwan-based Chicony Electronics has demonstrated improved profitability driven by a rebound in commercial sector demand. The company's second-quarter results revealed a robust performance...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Asus surpasses profit expectations with IP royalties and server revenue growth
Asus has released its operating performance for the second quarter of 2024, revealing profits that exceeded market expectations. Co-heads Jackie Hsu and Samson Hu expressed optimism...
Wednesday 7 August 2024
GF sees unfavorable 3Q24 due to sluggish chip market recovery
GlobalFoundries (GF) has released its second quarter 2024 financial report, which exceeded market expectations. Nevertheless, GF suggested that the recovery of semiconductor demand...
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Flood-induced aluminum shortage cripples European luxury car production
Severe rainfall in Switzerland in late June triggered floods that halted production at Novelis and Constellium, two key automotive aluminum alloy parts manufacturers. The disruption...