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Friday 5 May 2023
AUO chair sees recovery in China consumer market
Paul Peng, chairman of both LCD panel producer AU Optronics (AUO) and the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), believes the Chinese consumer market is on the mend.
Thursday 4 May 2023
China AI chip developers swing to profits, but Cambricon still in the red
China's major AI chip developers have reported significant profit results for 2022 operations. The only exception is Cambricon Technologies, which was still mired in heavy losses.
Thursday 4 May 2023
Silicon wafer shipments decline in 1Q23
Silicon wafer shipments registered decreases of 11.3% on year and about 9% sequentially in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest SEMI statistics.
Thursday 4 May 2023
Shanghai on track to incentivize investments in semicondutor, AI sectors
The Shanghai Municipal Government has just announced a set of policy measures to strengthen the development of modernized industrial systems, offering subsidies to encourage more...
Thursday 4 May 2023
Flexium sees promising demand for LCP-based FPCB products
Flexible PCB specialist Flexium Interconnect remains bullish on long-term demand for high-layer count LCP (liquid crystal polymer) products, eyeing the growing sales potential in...
Thursday 4 May 2023
VIS expects 17% revenue growth in 2Q23
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) expects to post a revenue increase of approximately 17% sequentially in the second quarter of 2023, with gross margin...
Thursday 4 May 2023
Taiwan IC design houses eye LLM opportunities
The rapid deployment of large language models (LLM) is fueling the overall AI trend. After witnessing the growth of LLM applications such as ChatGPT, Taiwan-based IC design houses...
Thursday 4 May 2023
Chinese panel makers struggle to close outdated LCD fabs
Although the global LCD panel industry still faces the issue of oversupply over the long term, Chinese panel makers, currently accounting for 60–70% of global LCD capacity,...
Thursday 4 May 2023
Qualcomm reportedly to cut jobs mostly in handset SoC division
Qualcomm reportedly is planning layoffs, mostly in its handset SoC group.
Wednesday 3 May 2023
Supply chains keep awaiting turnaround opportunity amid headwinds
For the entire semiconductor and electronics supply chain, 2023 will be a difficult year with slim growth prospect, and suppliers can only keep waiting for a turnaround opportunity...
Wednesday 3 May 2023
Nio to equip EVs with NXP's 4D imaging radar technology
China-based EV company Nio will adopt NXP Semiconductors' 4D imaging radar technology, according to an announcement on May 2. Only last month, the carmaker invested in a domestic...
Wednesday 3 May 2023
NXP expects automotive business to lead growth in near term
Primarily due to a slowdown in the mobile industry and in China, NXP posted a slight drop in its latest financial results, eyeing the automotive segment to lead its growth.
Wednesday 3 May 2023
Taiwan PCB makers face challenges relocating production to Southeast Asia
Taiwan-based PCB manufacturers are facing challenges as they push forward with relocating production to Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, such as limited land, water, and electrical...
Wednesday 3 May 2023
China CE IC suppliers experience sluggish sales in 1Q23
Most China-based consumer electronics IC suppliers, including Will Semiconductor (WillSemi), Maxscend Technologies, and SG Micro, experienced disappointing sales in the first quarter...
Wednesday 3 May 2023
OSATs, IDMs diversify production bases
Semiconductor OSATs and IDMs are diversifying their manufacturing bases, with a growing focus on Southeast Asia, according to industry sources.