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Friday 17 January 2025
Chenbro Micom boosts 2024 revenue by 29%, eyes further expansion in Malaysia and the US amid robust AI demand
Taiwan-based chassis provider Chenbro Micom experienced a complex 2024, reaching NT$145.2 billion (approx. US$4.41 billion) in revenue, reflecting a 29% year-over-year increase. As...
Friday 17 January 2025
Taiwan's trade surplus with US raises negotiation challenges as Trump returns to power
Statistics from Taiwan's Ministry of Finance show a significant trade surplus with the US of US$64.88 billion. Coinciding with Donald Trump's second term as President, it may put...
Friday 17 January 2025
Apple's China crisis: 4Q24 iPhone shipments plunge 25% despite market leadership
On January 16, 2025, Canalys reported that iPhone shipments in China fell by 25% in the fourth quarter of 2024, while Huawei's shipments rose by 24% during the same period. This significant...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Apple's supply chain evolves: iPhone makers pivot as India and China gain ground
Recent shifts in the global smartphone manufacturing landscape highlight diversification efforts among iPhone manufacturers. Tata Electronics is exploring partnerships with major...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Aetina partners with Nvidia and Qualcomm to enhance edge AI applications
Aetina, a subsidiary of Innodisk, has announced comprehensive support for the super mode feature introduced by Nvidia's Jetson Orin NX and Jetson Orin Nano modules. The company also...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Huawei smartphone global comeback: Mate X6 to enter EMEA markets
Since launching its "Pioneer Program", Huawei has garnered consistent attention in the smartphone market. Having achieved a strong resurgence in China, the company is now aiming to...
Thursday 16 January 2025
India faces AI chip hurdle as US export controls test tech ties
As AI software and hardware giants turn their attention to India for profitable opportunities, the US's recent AI chip export controls limiting India's access to advanced processors...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Lenovo to double smartphone and notebook production in India
Lenovo is set to more than double its smartphone and notebook production in India from 6.4 million in fiscal 2024 to over 12 million units in fiscal 2025, driven by the production-linked...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
AI boom propels IC distributors to record-breaking 2024 revenue
The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications has established AI servers and related components as the primary growth drivers for IC distributors. With shipments of AI...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Ericsson: 5G SA to lead mobile traffic by 2030, but expansion faces 'chicken-and-egg' dilemma
Ericsson announced on January 14 that 5G Standalone (SA) and 5G advanced networks are poised to become the next major focus for the mobile industry. This shift comes as telecom operators...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Chinese GPU developers face more issues
The recent US chip ban is expected to exacerbate the challenging circumstances for China's GPU industry, intensifying both market and production pressures.
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Google and IBM push ambitious quantum roadmaps amid Jensen Huang's caution at CES
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently stated that quantum computing may take 15 to 30 years to achieve practical applications, highlighting the significant hurdles that lie ahead. Despite...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Compal mulls setting up server factory in the US, with Texas among potential locations
Compal Electronics is assessing the feasibility of setting up a server manufacturing plant in the US, with Texas being one of the potential locations, according to company president...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Tata reportedly in talks with Xiaomi and Oppo for smartphone manufacturing expansion
Tata Electronics is reportedly in negotiations with Xiaomi and Oppo to assemble smartphones, marking a strategic expansion beyond iPhone case manufacturing. This move reflects a trend...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US AI chip export control looms over China cloud computing giants
The latest US restrictions on AI chip exports have sent shockwaves through the global tech industry, casting a shadow over China's burgeoning tech sector. The restrictions create...