Xiaomi, entering its fifth year in the high-end smartphone market, has once again rolled out its annual flagship phone, the Xiaomi 15, setting itself as a contender against Apple. Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi Group, aiming to deepen its focus on its foundational technologies with the slogan "AI x OS x Chips", announced the company plans to up its R&D spending from RMB 24 billion (approx. US$5.34 billion) in 2024 to RMB 30 billion in 2025
SK Hynix has demonstrated impressive performance, attracting former employees who had moved to Samsung Electronics (Samsung) back to its ranks. South Korean media analysis indicates that this trend reflects the enhanced position of SK Hynix within the semiconductor industry
According to informed sources, TSMC has suspended supplies to at least two chip developers due to suspicions that these companies are attempting to circumvent the US government's export restrictions on Huawei. The two companies had placed orders for 7nm process chips from TSMC, and the gradual increase in order volume raised alarms within the company
DIGITIMES Research observes that China is rapidly advancing in the field of LLMs. Major technology giants such as Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent have launched their self-developed LLMs. Chinese-developed LLMs are continuously improving in terms of parameter count, functionality, and application scenarios, according to the latest report on China's development of AI chips
Samsung Electronics is expected to launch its flagship Galaxy S25 series in early 2025. Reports indicate that Samsung Display (SDC) will supply OLED panels using a material combination known as "M13.
Apple is reportedly starting the design and development of the iPhone 17 in India, a significant milestone for the made-in-India iPhones. This shift coincides with rumors of a surge in export values for iPhones produced in India between April and September, indicating an accelerated pace of Apple's supply chain development
The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) recently announced that industrial electricity rates will rise on October 24, while residential rates remain frozen. Industry leaders criticized the policy, suggesting it prioritizes electoral outcomes over sustainable energy management, describing it as "energy populism.
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry said that Apple's iPhone 16 series could not be sold due to non-compliance with the domestic component level certificate (TKDN) requirements
Oki Electric Industry and Nisshinbo Micro Devices have announced the development of an analog IC for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in vehicles, reports Nikkei
The Chinese government has significantly tightened restrictions on foreign companies, especially semiconductor manufacturers, making it much more difficult to acquire various rare earths and other minerals that are primarily mined and refined in China
Sasken Technologies has taken a significant step forward in the automotive cybersecurity landscape through its recent partnership with Trustonic. This collaboration marks a new chapter in Sasken's efforts to offer advanced security solutions for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
BYD's new energy vehicle (NEV) sales excelled in October, buoying the performance of its Taiwanese suppliers in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to market sources
Taiwan-based makers have seen demand for power semiconductors pick up in China's automobile sector, but the automotive market remains challenging in the foreseeable future, according to industry sources
China-based Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and BYD are making significant investments in Indonesia as the country seeks to establish itself in the electric vehicle (EV) industry
