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Monday 9 December 2024
India's AI ambitions take shape with a sovereign ecosystem
India is intensifying its focus on establishing sovereignty in artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing technological self-reliance and global competitiveness.
Monday 9 December 2024
Japanese IC distributors strengthen ties to navigate US-China tensions
Japanese semiconductor distributors are strengthening their foothold in China through strategic partnerships and acquisitions to navigate the complexities of US-China trade tensions,...
Monday 9 December 2024
Will Trump's protectionism succeed despite harming others without benefiting?
Donald Trump once proposed a 60% tariff on products imported from China but later reduced it to 10% to avoid an overly aggressive trade conflict. However, his announcement of a 25%...
Monday 9 December 2024
Chinese companies claim core components are self-sufficient; impact from US sanctions limited
The Biden administration has unveiled the largest and most extensive list of chip sanctions against China to date, primarily targeting Chinese semiconductor equipment and materials...
Monday 9 December 2024
European IDMs continue Chinese expansion despite geopolitical risks
NXP Semiconductors leads European expansion into China's semiconductor market, with executive vice president Andy Micallef outlining the company's plans to develop a supply chain...
Friday 6 December 2024
NXP may allocate significant portion of US$1 billion to India's Karnataka state
NXP Semiconductors is taking steps to strengthen its foothold in India with a substantial investment commitment that underscores the country's burgeoning status as a technological...
Friday 6 December 2024
Semiconductor seismic shifts: leadership upheavals, AI gains, and global challenges
The semiconductor industry's recovery continues to show stark contrasts. While artificial intelligence (AI) technologies fuel growth for select manufacturers, others struggle with...
Friday 6 December 2024
China semiconductor exports projected to top CNY1 trillion in 2024
Chinese semiconductor exports are projected to exceed CNY1 trillion (US$30.8 billion) in 2024, having already reached CNY931.17 billion in the first 10 months of the year.
Friday 6 December 2024
Chinese clients hesitant in procuring local chips despite import substitution push
Despite mounting pressure for semiconductor independence, Chinese technology companies remain reluctant to fully embrace locally manufactured chips as alternatives to US-restricted...
Friday 6 December 2024
Intel's interim chiefs blend newcomer vision with veteran roots
Following CEO Pat Gelsinger's unexpected retirement announcement, Intel has appointed CFO David Zinsner and EVP Michelle Johnston Holthaus as interim co-CEOs, marking the first time...
Friday 6 December 2024
NXP foresees strong growth in EV market as new players drive innovation
NXP Semiconductors maintains an optimistic outlook for the electric vehicle market, emphasizing that new entrants in the automotive manufacturing industry are driving market expansion...
Friday 6 December 2024
Sakura Internet expands GenAI business, estimates need for 10,000 Nvidia GPUs annually
Sakura Internet is collaborating with NEC to develop a generative AI (GenAI) service platform, integrating NEC's "cotomi" AI technology into its offerings. To support this initiative,...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Chinese Arm-based server IC design house reportedly cutting jobs amid TSMC's 7mm chip supply halt
Recent reports indicate that Hongjun Microelectronics Technology, a Chinese Arm server processor IC designer, is undergoing significant layoffs. Industry insiders suggest this may...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Macroblock's automotive LED sector to thrive in 2025 as it enters China's top 10 EV supply chains
Macroblock, a leading LED driver IC manufacturer, has successfully entered China's electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in 2024. With its automotive product line steadily advancing,...