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Monday 17 June 2024
Samsung Foundry aims to launch AI-integrated solution with 1.4 nm process, BSPDN, and SiPh technologies by 2027
Samsung Electronics is introducing the 1.4 nm process, BackSide Power Delivery Network (BSPDN), and Silicon Photonics (SiPh) technologies by 2027 to enhance its AI solution strategy integrating wafer foundry, memory, and advanced packaging
Friday 14 June 2024
Samsung chairman visit with Meta, Amazon, Qualcomm CEO hinting at possible collaboration
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong recently met with the CEOs of major tech companies such as Meta, Amazon, and Qualcomm, sparking speculations regarding the potential technology and business collaborations between the Korean IT giant and these firms
Friday 14 June 2024
AI demand helps South Korean chip export prices to record jump in May
The price of South Korea's semiconductor exports rose at a record pace in May, underscoring the strength of an AI rally powering the country's economic momentum
Friday 14 June 2024
Is Huawei, a new automotive tier-1, overshadowing carmakers?
Chinese EV makers continue to enhance smart vehicle technology. As an emerging automotive tier-1 supplier, Huawei's car business profited in the first quarter of 2024. However, concerns about Huawei threatening automakers' authority are also growing
Friday 14 June 2024
Samsung to embrace rising high-end NAND demand for AI smartphones amid Chinese competition
Samsung Electronics is poised to enjoy a significant surge in demand for high-performance NAND flash chips used in mobile devices, fueled by the pervasive adoption of on-device AI across the industry
Friday 14 June 2024
Chinese carmakers grow dependence on Nvidia as BYD 2025 model adopts DRIVE Thor
Several China-based EV makers have used Nvidia's car chips in their vehicles. As Chinese automakers' reliance on US companies increases, the question of how US-China tension will affect the dynamic is drawing attention
Friday 14 June 2024
Beijing municipal government fund invests in AI chip developer Kunlunxin
Kunlunxin, a spin-off of Baidu's chip and architecture department, has just received investments from Beijing's Municipal AI Industry Investment Fund. It is the sixth AI-related investment by the government fund
Friday 14 June 2024
What is the real intention behind EU's BEV tariffs on China?
The European Union announced it will impose additional tariffs of up to 38.1% on China-made battery EVs on July 4 if the bloc cannot resolve issues with China. EU member states, the Chinese government, and carmakers will have to negotiate before definitive measures are taken in November
Friday 14 June 2024
Huawei HarmonyOS outperforms Apple iOS in China in 1Q24
The market share of Huawei's HarmonyOS surpassed Apple's iOS for the first time in China in the first quarter of 2024. HarmonyOS is now the second-largest mobile phone operating system in China, only behind Android
Friday 14 June 2024
Taiwan anticipates Goldilocks economy in 2024 while closely monitoring uncertainties in China
Taiwan's Central Bank announced to raise the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate forecast for the entire year of 2024 to 3.77% in the second quarter's quarterly Monetary Policy meeting, up from 3.22% predicted in the first quarter
Thursday 13 June 2024
China EV makers have room to absorb EU tariffs, find new markets
Chinese electric carmakers may be crying foul over the European Union's imposition of additional tariffs, but they have several options to keep growing, including shifting production to the continent and using fat profit margins to absorb some of the hit
Thursday 13 June 2024
Samsung unveils chip technology road map to win AI business
Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled several forthcoming advancements to its technology aimed at luring makers of AI chips to its manufacturing business
Thursday 13 June 2024
Rapidus anticipates achieving a US$6.4 bln revenue target by 2030
Rapidus chairman Tetsuro Higashi said the Japanese pure-play foundry that aims to mass-produce 2nm chips could achieve its revenue target 10 years earlier than planned, as the AI boom will drive demand for related semiconductors
Thursday 13 June 2024
India reportedly seeks to limit Chinese participation in Indian subsidiaries, woos Taiwanese investments
India reportedly plans to continue its restrictive policy against Chinese investments as local manufacturers are hoping to leverage technological expertise from China to build a local supply chain. Taiwan also emerges as a choice for India as it looks to reduce its reliance on China
Thursday 13 June 2024
China's all-solid-state battery funding to challenge South Korea and Japan, leaders in the field
South Korea and Japan remain leaders in all-solid-state battery development. However, as China is poised to invest heavily in battery technology, South Korean media are worried that Chinese manufacturers will disrupt the industry
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