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Wednesday 23 September 2020
Highlights of the day: China eyes 3rd-gen semiconductors in self-sufficiency push
The intensifying US-China tensions are driving Beijing to accelerate its push for semiconductor self-sufficiency. China's 14th 5-year plan running 2021-2025 will focus its IC industry...
Wednesday 23 September 2020
Worldwide RPA software revenues to reach nearly US$2 billion in 2021, says Gartner
Global robotic process automation (RPA) software revenues are projected to reach US$1.89 billion in 2021, an increase of 19.5% from 2020, according to Gartner. Despite economic pressures...
Wednesday 23 September 2020
China revving up to develop 3rd-gen IC materials, quantum computers
China will be stepping up the development of its homegrown third-generation semiconductor materials and quantum computers in the next 5-10 years seeking to fully wean itself off US...
Wednesday 23 September 2020
Royole rolls out 5G foldable smartphone
China-based flexible panel maker Royole has rolled out its second foldable smartphone, the Flex Pai 2, which is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 CPU supporting 5G technology.
Tuesday 22 September 2020
Wistron Medical expects rising sales in 2021
Wistron Medical Technology, an affiliate of the Wistron Group, sees good progress in medical product developments and expects its medical solutions to drive up the company's sales...
Monday 21 September 2020
Low- to mid-range smartphones dominate worldwide shipments, says IDC
Economic uncertainties have increased the downward pressure on smartphone prices globally with 73% of shipments in 2020 expected to be priced below US$400, according to IDC.
Monday 21 September 2020
Arm acquisition to enhance Nvidia datacenter biz, says Digitimes Research
Nvidia's GPU and AI solutions have seen strong demand from the datacenter market segment, and its acquisition of Arm should help complement the business.
Friday 18 September 2020
Acer chairman calls for infrastructure enhancements
Governments and businesses alike have to step up the buildups of infrastructure now in order to prevail after the post-pandemic era, Acer chairman and CEO Jason Chen has said.
Friday 18 September 2020
Chinese handset vendors scaling up orders for anylayer HDI boards
Non-Huawei Chinese handset vendors are significantly scaling up orders with Taiwanese makers of HDI boards for midrange and high-tier handsets, seeking to snatch more market shares...
Friday 18 September 2020
ABB, Fanuc, Kuka exhibiting new robotic models at CIIF 2020
ABB, Fanuc and Kuka are showcasing new robotic models at China International Industry Fair (CIIF) 2020 taking place in Shanghai during September 15-19.
Thursday 17 September 2020
Highlights of the day: TSMC 5nm capacity fully occupied
TSMC is on track to reaping impressive gains in 2020, as signficant orders from Apple will make sure the foundry house's 5nm...
Thursday 17 September 2020
China firms enter supply chains for new Apple Watch, iPad
Luxshare Precision Industry is a secondary supplier for the Apple Watch Series 6, while BYD is among the suppliers for the new Wi-Fi iPad series, according to industry sources.
Thursday 17 September 2020
Taiwan makers to supply all SiP substrates for new Apple Watch
SiP substrates adopted for processing core processors and peripheral components for new Apple Watch models reportedly will be all supplied by three Taiwanese makers, Unimicron Technology,...
Thursday 17 September 2020
Pegatron, Foxconn to see revenue peak in 4Q20
With the new iPhones 12 series coming soon, Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai) and Pegatron are expected to see their revenues peak for 2020 in the fourth quarter, according to market...
Thursday 17 September 2020
ASE Technology reportedly lands major SiP orders for new Apple Watch
ASE Technology and its EMS subsidiary Universal Scientific Industrial (USI) have reportedly grabbed major system-in-package (SiP) orders for the new Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple...