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Wednesday 22 February 2023
Samsung, SK Hynix might not be able to produce next-gen memory in China in 3-5 years, warns expert
It would be almost impossible for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to produce next-generation memory chips in China in 3-5 years at the latest as a result of the US tightening semiconductor...
Wednesday 22 February 2023
Guangzhou establishes US$29 billion funds for semiconductor
China's Guangzhou city recently announced the establishment of two funds of funds (FoFs): the CNY150 billion (US$21.8 billion) Guangzhou industrial investment FoF and the CNY50 billion...
Wednesday 22 February 2023
China auto vendors keen to use homegrown chips
In keeping with the government's aim for IC self-sufficiency, Chinese auto vendors have become more eager to employ chips from the home market, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 22 February 2023
China OSATs drop prices for mature ICs
Chinese OSATs JCET, Tongfu Microelectronics, and HT-Tech are reportedly lowering prices to attract orders for mature ICs while also making progress in advanced packaging technology...
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Nidec opens new plant, R&D center in Dalian, China
Japan's electrical vehicle drive system (e-Alxe) maker Nidec is slated to inaugurate its second plant and new R&D center in China's northeastern city Dalian, aiming to strengthen...
Tuesday 21 February 2023
China AI chip vendor Cambricon faces operating hurdles
China's major AI chip developer Cambricon Technologies, which was just blacklisted by the US in December 2022, is seeing its operation prospects further dimmed by serious losses and...
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Taiwan MCU makers divided over sales strategies for post-pandemic China
Taiwan's MCU suppliers are recalibrating sales strategies in the Chinese market, which is set to rebound in 2023 following three years of COVID-induced weak consumer demand, according...
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Uber taps Tata Motors to grow electric fleets in India
Uber and India-based Tata Motors announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 20. Tata will supply Uber with 25,000 EVs in India starting in this month, facilitating...
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Polarizer maker CMMT eyeing orders from India
Polarizer manufacturer Cheng Mei Materials Technology (CMMT) may land orders from India's panel industry supply chain now that its primary customer, Innolux, has decided to build...
Tuesday 21 February 2023
EV battery price war to begin
The electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain is bracing for a potential price war as a result of Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) reportedly offering lithium cost rebates...
Monday 20 February 2023
LGES retains crown in 2022 non-Chinese global EV battery usage
South Korea-based research firm SNE Research recently released an analysis of non-Chinese global EV battery usage in 2022. LG Energy Solution topped the list again with a market share...
Monday 20 February 2023
Taiwan's MCU makers turn to Chinese OSATs for cost reduction
Taiwan's MCU makers including Holtek Semiconductor are not expected to trim their inventory to normal levels until the second half of the year, and they are moving to rely more on...
Monday 20 February 2023
Chery teams up with Gotion to build NEV production base in Argentina
China-based Chery Automobile announced a two-phase investment plan in Argentina last week. The carmaker aims to build a NEV production base with a local battery supply from the Chinese...
Monday 20 February 2023
IC designers see clients advance replenishment orders, benefitting foundries
Many major fabless chipmakers including Novatek Microelectronics, Realtek Semiconductor, Aspeed Technology and Nvidia have seen earlier than expected orders from clients, which, in...
Monday 20 February 2023
CATL reportedly cut lithium costs for strategic customers
CATL reportedly offers a few customers a lithium cost rebate program to solidify their loyalty. However, Tesla, the largest customer of CATL, is not on the list.