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Friday 11 October 2024
Hong Kong's four October tech fairs to attract over 6,000 global exhibitors in electronics and lighting
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host four major technology fairs this October, featuring approximately 6,200 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions. These events will highlight innovative products, solutions, and services in electronics, components, production technologies, and smart lighting systems
Friday 11 October 2024
China's automakers bet big on AI to drive smart car revolution
China's automakers, from established players like state-backed Great Wall Motor to upstarts like Nio, XPeng, and Li Auto, along with tech giants such as Huawei and Xiaomi, are charging forward with AI development in a bid to dominate intelligent driving
Friday 11 October 2024
Why the EU is imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs despite retaliation risk
The European Union (EU) has unleashed a powerful economic tool on China by imposing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs), a move that increases the risk of retaliatory measures and could potentially backfire on EU consumers and companies
Friday 11 October 2024
BYD's US$1 billion EV plant in India on hold amid regulatory hurdles
Chinese automaker BYD is eager to produce electric vehicles (EVs) in India but faces obstacles due to strict government scrutiny. Despite these challenges, the company remains committed to the market, launching new EVs and exploring partnerships while maintaining optimism about its future in India
Friday 11 October 2024
Malaysia emerges as SEA data center hub; Johor takes center stage
Malaysia is rapidly becoming a key destination for technology giants establishing data centers, with Johor emerging as a prime location due to its proximity to Singapore. According to RHB Research, as reported by The Edge Malaysia, Malaysia is poised to become a major hub for data centers in Southeast Asia, with its IT load potentially representing over half of the total capacity in the region's top five markets
Friday 11 October 2024
Delta Electronics positions itself as a key power solutions provider for India's semiconductor surge
As India ramps up efforts to establish itself as a global semiconductor manufacturing hub, Taiwanese power management solutions provider Delta Electronics is positioning itself as a critical partner for major chipmakers setting up shop in the country
Friday 11 October 2024
India eyes global semiconductor hub status: US and global partners invest in key chip-making and design projects
In late September, the Biden administration reached an agreement with the Indian government to establish a semiconductor manufacturing plant in India
Friday 11 October 2024
Senao Networks breaks ground manufacturing plant in Vietnam
Senao Networks, a Taiwan-based network communication manufacturer, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new factory in Ha Nam province, Vietnam, a significant expansion of the company's global operations following its successful presence in India
Friday 11 October 2024
Huawei and Apple's latest smartphone sales battle it out in Shanghai flagship stores
On September 20, Huawei's Mate XT and Apple's iPhone 16 series launched simultaneously, sparking significant discussion in the industry. This timing is seen as a strong statement from Huawei
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Industry considers production cuts as NAND prices drop and IT demand fails to meet expectations
NAND Flash prices have begun to decline due to lower-than-expected IT demand. Major memory companies are reportedly planning to adjust their utilization rates and may refocus investments on DRAM in the future
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Samsung rules out foundry spin-off, citing technical challenges and strategic market priorities
Samsung Electronics issued a rare public apology on October 8, 2024, causing ripples across the semiconductor industry
Wednesday 9 October 2024
China's insistence on local chip usage; release of Ascend 910C muddles Nvidia's future
Rumors suggest the Chinese government is encouraging local companies to prioritize domestic artificial intelligence (AI) processor brands over Nvidia's products. If this informal guidance becomes mandatory in the future, it could pose a dual threat to Nvidia's position in the Chinese market, especially in light of Huawei's release of the Ascend 910C
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Can Huawei's multi-brand HIMA strategy shift gears and conquer the automotive market beyond Aito?
Richard Yu, chairman of both Huawei's Consumer Business Group and Intelligent Automotive Solution Business Unit (BU), is actively forging a new path for Huawei's "Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance" (HIMA). Over the past month, he has personally led three launch events to boost brand recognition and drive sales
Wednesday 9 October 2024
China unveils domestic GPU ecosystem to reduce Nvidia dependence
China Mobile recently unveiled a chip architecture migration tool called "Xinhe" as part of the country's efforts to decrease its dependence on Nvidia's computing chips. The tool facilitates the porting of code written for Nvidia ecosystems to Huawei or other domestic platforms. China Mobile aims to lower migration costs for computing power users and accelerate the adoption of Chinese GPUs in the market
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Telangana state aims to attract FDI beyond electronics, India Taiwan Industrial Park underway
In a significant move to bolster global investment prospects, the Telangana government has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce (TCC) on October 7, 2024. This strategic partnership aims to create new opportunities for Taiwanese companies in Telangana, building upon the established presence of electronics giant Foxconn in the state
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