Japan-based Rohm and China-based Great Wall Motors have announced a strategic partnership to develop and supply SiC power semiconductors for EVs, reports Nikkei

At the 2024 China Computing Power Conference, Xiao-hui Yu, President of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), analyzed the newly released "China Computing Power Index Report 2024." He pointed out that China's AI chip ecosystem is rather "fragmented," which remains a significant challenge. He emphasized that an "interconnecting computing power network" will be the next critical task

In anticipation of favorable market conditions, Micron Technology will implement extensive talent recruitment initiatives in Taiwan and Japan, according to the US memory chip vendor

Wanzhou Meng has resumed her role as Huawei's rotating chairwoman, further cementing her position as the company's top leader, second only to founder and CEO Zhengfei Ren. Her reappointment underscores her continued ascent within Huawei's leadership structure

Samsung Electronics is reportedly slowing down its investments following an aggressive wave of efforts bolstering its semiconductor foundry business, intended to accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing processes. The company, which had planned to hold in-person foundry forums overseas, has now opted to move these events online, raising concerns about its ability to attract new customers despite the cost savings

India has made significant strides in supercomputing, launching three PARAM Rudra supercomputers and two High-Performance Computing Systems. These powerful machines will be instrumental in driving research and innovation across various sectors, including science, technology, and the economy

As the second half of 2024 enters the peak sales season for consumer electronics, supply chains have gradually entered the peak season cycle starting from the third quarter. However, the peak season effect has experienced some delays due to China's National Day holidays

LG Display (LGD) has sold its LCD plant in Guangzhou, China for approximately US$1.54 billion, a strategic move critical to the company's pivot towards OLED production. This sale, spearheaded by company president Jeong Chul-dong, has sparked industry speculation on whether LGD will now accelerate its investment in the competitive OLED sector

XMC, a leading Chinese semiconductor manufacturer specializing in NOR Flash memory chips, has received approval for its IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market, one of the few instances of IPO approval in China's semiconductor sector recently, indicating that the company has garnered support from the Chinese government

Automaker Volkswagen has announced several plans to shut down or migrate its factories, signaling a strategic adjustment for the company in the global market. In particular, this is a response to a decline in demand for fuel vehicles and the rapidly growing competition pressure from Chinese electric vehicles (EVs)

Rapidus, a Japanese semiconductor startup aiming to mass-produce 2nm chips by 2027, faces significant funding, technology, and market competitiveness challenges

China-based automotive giant BYD is reportedly in talks with Indian conglomerates Reliance Group and Adani Group to set up a local manufacturing base in India. This move comes despite India's cautious stance regarding Chinese investments

China's solar energy firms, which have 85% of the global market, are being hit by an unprecedented level of oversupply and encountering export challenges in the European and US markets, according to industry sources

Sumitomo Metal Mining has unveiled plans to significantly increase its production of SiC wafers. The company's subsidiary, Sicoxs, will establish a new production line in Japan to meet the growing demand for SiC wafers, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) market

LG Display (LGD) is expected to report losses in the third quarter of 2024, driven by sluggish IT OLED sales, rising raw material costs, and the depreciation of the Korean won against the US dollar. Despite these challenges, the company anticipates an improvement in its fourth-quarter performance as it enhances operational efficiency and begins shipping OLED panels for the iPhone 16 series