The Japan-based startup founded by former Google researchers, Sakana AI, announced that it has received a total of JPY20 billion (US$138 million) from various investors including Nvidia. Notably, Nvidia is estimated to have invested several billion yen and has become its biggest investor

The European Union's temporary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, introduced in early July, have triggered a sharp decline in registrations across the continent. SAIC Motor's MG, the top Chinese import brand, saw its European registrations plummet nearly 40% in July, following a 60% drop in June, according to data from JATO Dynamics

Despite encountering significant challenges from US export controls and subsequent chip shortages, China continues to make substantial progress in its AI industry. The country is driving innovation in AI technologies by leveraging alternative approaches that do not rely on the most advanced chips

OLED deposition equipment provider Sunic System recently achieved significant success by supplying its equipment to several Chinese panel manufacturers. Other South Korean companies, such as HB Technology, Hanwha Momentum, and Rorze Systems, have also secured equipment orders from BOE for its 8.6G IT OLED production line (B16), further validating their technical competitiveness

On September 4, 2024, ITRI, SIIQ, and the Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resource Development Consortium jointly organized a symposium aimed at engaging in scholarly and technical exchanges at SEMICON 2024, the 2024 International Taiwan-Japan Semiconductor Technology Symposium

The Biden administration plans to impose export controls on critical technologies including quantum computing and semiconductor goods, seeking to align key allies in a US-led push to thwart advancements in China and other adversarial nations

South Korea will make it mandatory for electric car makers to disclose the names of their battery suppliers and manufacturing technology to alleviate concerns over EV battery fires

DoIT and SIIQ jointly held the 2024 International Taiwan-Japan Semiconductor Technology Symposium on September 4 in Nangang. DoIT's director general Chyou-Huey Chiou stated that there is a lot of collaboration potential between Taiwan and Japan in mechanics, biomedicine, green energy, and ICT. Japan also hopes to make Kyushu Japan's Silicon Island through partnerships with Taiwan

PCIM Asia 2024 recently kicked off in Shenzhen, China, gathering a diverse array of international and Chinese firms focused on power semiconductors. The event prominently featured advancements in silicon carbide (SiC) technologies

Recent reports suggest that Chinese GPU startup Xiangdixian Computing Technology has collapsed due to funding issues and dismissed its entire workforce. However, the company later issued a statement clarifying that it is undergoing organizational restructuring and has not commenced dissolution or liquidation

Amid Nvidia's recent record-breaking revenue, China's leading AI chipmaker, Cambricon Technologies, has not shared in the AI boom, reporting a more than 40% decline in revenue for the first half of 2024. Profitability still appears to be years away

China-based, often dubbed the "King of Africa" due to its dominance in that market, has recently unveiled its new Phantom Ultimate 2, a tri-fold smartphone. This launch underscores the growing trend of manufacturers showcasing their technological prowess through multi-fold devices

South Korean battery equipment business CIS has announced its plan to merge with affiliate SNU Precision. As SFA is the largest shareholder for both companies, other related affiliated businesses are expected to be consolidated following the merger. SFA aims to organically combine CIS's and SNU Precision's technologies to enhance business capabilities and develop new ventures

China-based display solutions supplier BOE Technology has unveiled a roadmap for diversification into making glass substrates for semiconductor packaging

Tesla Inc. plans to launch the advanced driver assistance system that it calls Full Self Driving technology in China and Europe in the first quarter of next year, pending regulatory approvals