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Tuesday 12 September 2023
Next US export ban against China could target advanced packaging
In light of the fact that Chinese foundries can still obtain used equipment and consumables for process technology upgrades despite the US ban, the US could target advanced packaging...
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Will Taiwan IC design houses gain from China iPhone ban?
The extent and impact of China's prohibition on the use of iPhones in the public sector remain unclear. It will certainly negatively impact iPhone sales in China, but Taiwanese IC...
Monday 11 September 2023
Global foundry revenues anticipated to rise for 2024 despite lingering chip demand weakness, says DIGITIMES Research
The global foundry industry is expected to see its combined revenues return to growth in 2024, but chip demand is still estimated to be influenced by uncertainties in the consumer...
Monday 11 September 2023
Rise of China's second-tier NEV companies creates new opportunities for MCU makers
China-based new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers have scaled up in the past years, driving the semiconductor market growth. The automotive-grade MCU market has also expanded.
Monday 11 September 2023
Volkswagen-backed Gotion High-tech to open battery plant in US
China-based battery maker Gotion High-tech took another step forward to expand in the US. The company will establish a battery plant in Manteno, Illinois, in response to the growing...
Monday 11 September 2023
China's ban on foreign handsets mainly aimed at iPhones, but may also hit Samsung, LG
While Apple is about to launch its iPhone 15 series, the Chinese government reportedly has ordered civil servants to stop using overseas brand mobile phones. The directive, in addition...
Monday 11 September 2023
Weekly news roundup: ASML CEO warns against compelling China to be innovative and other top stories
These are the most-read stories on the DIGITIMES Asia website during the week of September 4–8:
Monday 11 September 2023
Huawei shines in spotlight, but optimism amid US sanctions remains premature
Huawei was put into the spotlight after it launched the Mate 60 Pro powered by a secretive SMIC-made SoC. However, it is too early to be optimistic about Huawei's breakthrough from...
Friday 8 September 2023
China's push to cool EV growth is upending Big Tech's ambitions
China's big tech firms are feeling the pain of being late to the electric vehicle party.
Friday 8 September 2023
Potential iPhone ban in Chinese government agencies could have limited impact if not expanded
As the iPhone 15 series is expected to be unveiled next week, China's ban on iPhones from government institutions and Huawei's launch of Mate 60 Pro may be a double whammy for Apple...
Friday 8 September 2023
New Chinese TV products take over IFA; Samsung and LG hold firm and embrace "future home"
Chinese TV makers like TCL and Hisense showcased several new ultra-large Micro LED and Mini LED TV products at IFA Berlin 2023. It appears that they are setting Samsung Electronics...
Friday 8 September 2023
GTA receives 13.5 billion RMB funding and strives to increase China's import substitution rate
Shanghai GTA Semiconductor recently completed a funding round raising 13.5 billion RMB (US$2.1 billion), setting a new 2023 record for the largest single financing in Shanghai's semiconductor...
Friday 8 September 2023
Qualcomm may be most affected by Huawei-SMIC collaboration, says DIGITIMES Research
If Huawei can revive its handset business by rolling out more 5G and other handset-related chips with support from SMIC's 14nm and 7nm manufacturing capability, Qualcomm and MediaTek...
Friday 8 September 2023
Inventec steps up automotive electronics deployment
Inventec has five certified production bases dedicated to automotive product manufacturing, enabling the company to establish a presence within the supply chains of automobile vendors...
Friday 8 September 2023
India's reliance on China increases as electronics production grows
Amid global supply chain diversification, India keeps attracting investments from global and local manufacturers. However, India's growing electronics production comes with a rising...