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Monday 23 September 2024
Skyworth sells stake in LG Display's Guangzhou LCD factory amid panel industry consolidation
Skyworth Group, through a subsidiary, has sold its stake in LG Display's LCD factory in Guangzhou, paving the way for both companies' strategic adjustments as the highly competitive panel industry undergoes consolidation
Monday 23 September 2024
Tata and Analog Devices join hands to explore opportunities for chipmaking and electronics manufacturing India
Tata Group and Analog Devices have announced a strategic alliance to explore cooperative manufacturing opportunities by using Analog Devices's products in Tata applications
Monday 23 September 2024
Speculation mounts over potential discontinuation of Nvidia's H20 chip as US export review approaches
As the US's annual review of export control approaches, speculation is mounting in the Chinese market regarding the potential discontinuation of Nvidia's H20 chip, a specialized version tailored for China. This has become a significant concern within the industry, particularly in light of recent developments
Monday 23 September 2024
Uttar Pradesh to build a semiconductor park as Indian states woo chip investments
Uttar Pradesh, one of India's electronics manufacturing hubs, plans to establish a semiconductor park as states compete for investments amid India's chipmaking ambition
Monday 23 September 2024
Weekly news roundup: Qualcomm and MediaTek competition in 3nm SoC; progress of China's 28nm process
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of September 16 – September 20
Monday 23 September 2024
Fujifilm explores semiconductor joint venture in India amid global production expansion
Fujifilm Electronic Materials, the semiconductor solutions division of the digital camera manufacturer, is set to enter the Indian market. The company is in discussions with multiple firms to provide comprehensive chemicals and solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and packaging
Monday 23 September 2024
India roundup: Tata plans to build two more fabs in India
Tata is reportedly planning to establish two additional fabs in the medium term. If successful, Lenovo could become the first company to manufacture AI servers in India by 2025
Monday 23 September 2024
SSD spot price plummets in China as Chinese memory manufacturers intensify inventory liquidation amid tax audits
As consumer demand remains weak and China intensifies audits, Chinese memory module manufacturers are doubling their liquidation efforts after offloading excess inventory in the second quarter of 2024, driving down spot prices in the solid-state drive (SSD) market
Monday 23 September 2024
US and India to build national security fab, GlobalFoundries to set up R&D center in Kolkata
As the US hosted the Quad Leaders Summit in Delaware, the US and India intensified their semiconductor collaboration by launching a series of initiatives, including a semiconductor fabrication plant
Friday 20 September 2024
Rapidus supply chain is taking shape; Taiyo Nippon Sanso to supply gases within 2024
The supply chain for Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus is preparing to start supplying goods as construction of Rapidus' wafer fab nears completion
Friday 20 September 2024
Samsung unlikely to follow Intel's foundry spinoff initiative
Intel's ongoing foundry spinoff initiative presents both opportunities and risks, potentially serving as a critical reference for Samsung Electronics as it formulates future strategies. However, analysts believe that the chances are slim for Samsung to follow Intel's path
Friday 20 September 2024
Samsung Display to expand Vietnam production base with investment up to US$1.8 billion
Samsung Display Vietnam (SDV) has announced plans to expand its production facility in Bắc Ninh Province, Vietnam, with an investment of up to US$1.8 billion in Yên Phong Industrial Park. The expansion will focus on producing OLED displays and electronic components, reinforcing Vietnam's position as a vital hub in Samsung's global supply chain
Friday 20 September 2024
Samsung reportedly sues union leaders behind the strike in India
As the strike at Samsung Electronics' Indian plant continues, the company has reportedly filed a lawsuit against union members, further escalating tensions between multinational corporations and local workers in India, a country that is increasingly attracting foreign investment
Friday 20 September 2024
Chinese retailers slash prices on iPhone 16 following launch, signaling weak demand in the market
Apple officially launched its new iPhone 16 series on September 20. Compared to previous years, the enthusiasm for Apple phones in the Chinese market seems to have cooled, and some e-commerce platforms have even offered discounts of up to CNY1,000 (US$141.2)
Friday 20 September 2024
China's homegrown DUV equipment struggles with multiple exposures, hindering chip process advancements
China's latest domestically produced DUV exposure machine cannot perform the critical multiple exposures needed for advanced chip production, making it incapable of achieving finer process nodes like 28nm and below. This limitation hampers China's efforts to expand mature process production using homegrown equipment
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