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Friday 7 February 2025
Chinese AI chip suppliers work with DeepSeek to boost competitiveness
With the growing buzz surrounding DeepSeek, its website and application have seen a massive surge in traffic. The influx of new users has led to repeated "server busy" delays, raising...
Friday 7 February 2025
DeepSeek may help China achieve semiconductor self-sufficiency
The advent of DeepSeek is expected to promote China's goal of achieving self-sufficiency in semiconductor development, according to sources at semiconductor equipment companies.
Friday 7 February 2025
ASML CEO signals US advantage as China faces 10~15 year gap in advanced chip technology
In a recent episode of In Good Company—hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management—Christophe Fouquet, President and CEO of ASML, delivered...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan OSATs benefit from order transfers amid US-China tariff tensions
Following the resumption of US-China trade tensions under President Trump's administration, which imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, along with former President Biden's tiered...
Friday 7 February 2025
Tesla January sales plummet in Germany amid Musk political stints
Tesla's sales in Germany plunged 60% in January 2025 compared to the same period last year, as CEO Elon Musk's recent controversial public behavior appears to be alienating European...
Friday 7 February 2025
Panasonic may bid farewell to its former core business; considers exiting TV industry sector
Panasonic, the Japan-based electronics company, may end its television business in 2025. On February 4, 2025, the company announced an organizational restructuring plan for its 2025...
Friday 7 February 2025
OEMs rush chip orders ahead of potential US tariffs
OEMs have ramped up early component and processor purchases since late 2024, bracing for potential US tariff hikes, according to industry sources.
Friday 7 February 2025
DeepSeek leaves ASIC prospects unscathed as Taiwanese IC design houses wield proprietary IP
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek made a splash during the Lunar New Year, sparking a critical debate: Will advancements in AI model efficiency drive up or reduce demand for chip hardware?...
Friday 7 February 2025
Apple's China focus thrusts it into center of geopolitical fight
Apple Inc., which counts China as its biggest manufacturing hub and the US as its largest market, is now at the center of an escalating geopolitical fight that threatens to span tariffs...
Friday 7 February 2025
Samsung eyes steady 2025 smartphone growth fueled by Galaxy S25 surge
Samsung Electronics expects smartphone market development to be stable in 2025, with the main risk factor being the volatility of exchange rates.
Friday 7 February 2025
Power semiconductor makers face OSAT relocation hurdles
The G2 semiconductor rivalry has intensified following President Donald Trump's return to office. While the power semiconductor industry continues to operate under the IDM model,...
Friday 7 February 2025
AI integration reshapes SaaS business models and market potential
The cloud computing industry has evolved for nearly two decades, with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and subscription-based business models maturing steadily. However, with the recent...
Friday 7 February 2025
DeepSeek faces Internet censorship hurdles in China
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, founded by Wenfeng Liang, has developed a generative AI (GenAI) service that claims to surpass large language models (LLMs) in the US, such as OpenAI's,...
Friday 7 February 2025
Arm China taps former SMIC exec as new CEO
Arm China announced on February 6th, 2025 that it has appointed Feng Chen as its new CEO, following the departure of co-CEOs Renchen Liu and Eric Chen. Before this appointment, Feng...
Friday 7 February 2025
Singapore faces trade risks amid rising G2 tensions
As the US escalates tariff threats against trading partners, experts warn that Singapore's close trade relationship with China makes it vulnerable to indirect consequences.