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Monday 6 June 2022
Factories in Shanghai unlikely to run regularly until after mid-June
The notebook supply chain in Shanghai is unlikely to fully resume regular operation until after mid-June and related companies' second-quarter revenues are expected to be undermined,...
Monday 6 June 2022
NIO reportedly recruiting professionals to build US plant
China-based electric vehicle (EV) maker NIO is reportedly looking to hire a number of positions in preparation for building a new manufacturing location in the US, but the company...
Monday 6 June 2022
India roundup: Beijing 'closely watching' New Delhi's rising scrutiny against Chinese comapnies
The Indian government is investigating Chinese companies, including Xiaomi, ZTE and Vivo, for financial and tax-related issues, while Taiwan-based companies, expecting rising demand...
Thursday 2 June 2022
Taiwan makers in China still at lockdown risks, says MOEA
While the government of Shanghai on June 1 lifted its COVID lockdown, Taiwan-based manufacturers in the Chinese city and surrounding areas will still face risks arising from uncertainties,...
Thursday 2 June 2022
China to boost car sales with new stimulus
The Chinese government recently announced a new stimulus package for the automotive industry, which is expected to boost mainly sales of traditional vehicles with small gasoline-powered...
Thursday 2 June 2022
Japanese carmakers hit hard by China lockdowns
Eight Japanese carmakers have reported global output falls by a combined 21% year-on-year in April (about 1.63 million vehicles), as the shortages of automotive chips and parts continue...
Thursday 2 June 2022
EV chip costs may exceed battery costs, says China car vendor
With Bosch and other tier-one suppliers looking to negotiate higher chip prices with customers, the cost of electric vehicle (EV) chips may exceed that of batteries, according to...
Thursday 2 June 2022
Nexperia acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab called into question
Nexperia, a subsidiary of China-based Wingtech Technology, may fail to complete its acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab (NWF), the UK's largest wafer fab, as the deal is being investigated...
Thursday 2 June 2022
WillSemi eyeing increased stake in Ingenic
China-based Will Semiconductor (WillSemi) plans to increase its stake in fellow chipmaker Ingenic Semiconductor, said sources familiar with the matter, as the CMOS image sensor vendor...
Thursday 2 June 2022
IC backend plants in Shanghai to see capacity utilization rebound
Taiwan-based IC backend houses with plant operations in Shanghai are expected to see their plant capacity utilization rates rebound to 90% between June and July as COVID lockdown...
Wednesday 1 June 2022
Chinese handset vendors struggling amid slowdown
China's handset market is overshadowed by bleak prospects. Xiaomi posted losses of more than CNY500 million (US$74.9 million) in the first quarter, while leading vendors in the country...
Wednesday 1 June 2022
US fortifies containment against China, with S Korean support
The US and South Korea are getting closer for semiconductor development, evidenced by the frequent meetings of their political and industrial leaders. How their affinity will impact...
Wednesday 1 June 2022
Ennostar cautious about sales outlook for 2Q22
LED maker Ennostar will likely see its revenue disappoint in the second quarter of 2022 due mainly to shipment disruptions amid COVID lockdowns in China, according to company chairman...
Tuesday 31 May 2022
NIO reportedly plans to set up production in US
NIO has been recruiting professionals with experience in setting up production lines in the US, according to media reports from China. However, the Chinese EV maker has not commented...