Huawei continues its relentless journey towards chip self-sufficiency, showcasing signs of China's further advancements in advanced manufacturing processes.

Intel's recent financial report revealed a modest increase in revenue, but a loss for the first quarter of 2024, while the existing quarter's guidance is also disappointing. However, Intel has high hopes for Gaudi 3, expecting it to generate US$500 million in revenue in 2024.

GenAI is expanding its footprint from cloud to edge, with leading chip and platform manufacturers joining forces to tap into the burgeoning market.

Synopsys has disclosed extensive EDA and IP collaboration with TSMC for advanced node designs, which have been used in a wide range of AI, high-performance computing, and mobile applications. Among the most recent collaborations is a co-optimized Photonic IC flow that uses silicon photonics technology to boost power, performance, and transistor density.

Morse Micro, a Sydney-based developer of Wi-Fi HaLow microprocessors, has established a branch office in Taipei to express its commitment to Taiwan.

Horizon Robotics has showcased its next-generation automotive processor, the Journey 6 series, which will power BYD's forthcoming New Energy Vehicles (NEV).

Qualcomm has just announced the Snapdragon X Plus, its latest PC processor. According to available specs, the new processor is identical to the earlier Snapdragon X Elite, but with two fewer cores.

Intel is collaborating with its ecosystem partners to accelerate the adoption of liquid cooling in servers and data centers.

The annual Computex Taipei event will be held at the Nangang Exhibition Hall from June 4-7 2024.

As the US-China technology war enters its seventh year, with the process of domestic substitution policy of China's semiconductor industry continuing to deepen, China's local Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software products have made considerable progress in recent years and accelerated their development to bridge the 15 years gap with their American and European rivals.

Although US sanctions have significantly slowed down the development of China's semiconductor industry towards the advanced nodes, it is not the time to be content that China is lagging behind the US in semiconductor technologies.

The Taiwan Chip-driven Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP) has taken a significant step by establishing an office in Prague, Czech Republic, focusing on nurturing chip design talent and attracting IC startups.

Supreme Electronics, an IC distributor specializing in memory chips, is targeting the Indian and Southeast Asian markets for electric scooter demand opportunities.

High-speed transmission chip specialist Parade Technologies expects demand for AI PCs and AMOLED iPads to drive its sales growth in the second half of 2024.

Malaysia aims to move beyond the packaging and testing industry into the chip design sector along the semiconductor supply chain by announcing Southeast Asia's largest IC design park.

At the AI Expo Taiwan 2024, running from April 24–26 at the Taipei Expo Park, major chip companies offer their take on potential developments in cloud and edge AI technologies, with the development and challenges in edge computing taking a particular focus.

Microsoft touted as the world's largest AI service provider, has reportedly invited several leading figures in the South Korean tech industry to attend a high-level meeting.

Despite declining performance, Texas Instruments (TI) has announced second-quarter revenue forecasts surpassing expectations. The results indicate an increasing demand for TI's analog semiconductors, marking a potential turnaround after a prolonged slump in the semiconductor industry.

Self-driving chips are expected to be a focal point at the forthcoming Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.

More Taiwan-based IC design houses are pulling out of the entry-level market segment in China, where the government encourages self-sufficiency for at least commodity chips, according to industry sources.

Automotive IC demand is slowing down, despite its positive long-term prospects, according to sources at Taiwan-based IC design houses.

ASML Holding NV is weighing options to expand its presence in the Netherlands after the government committed €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) to infrastructure and education spending in the region where the company's headquarters are located.

Novatek Microelectronics, a specialist in Display Driver ICs (DDI), has recently revealed a list of Board of Directors (BOD) who will be reelected. Nevertheless, United Microelectronics (UMC) is excluded from the list.

Alcor Micro, an IC design subsidiary of Egis Technology Group, is shifting its focus to the ASIC and IP industries after acquiring StarRiver Semiconductor, with efforts expected to bear fruit this year.

Taiwanese Display Driver IC (DDI) manufacturer Himax Technologies expects the proportion of revenue from its WiseEye series of edge AI chips to climb to more than 10% in 3-5 years.