Tokyo Electron, a leading semiconductor equipment provider from Japan, will supply chipmaking tools to Tata Electronics, which is constructing India's first wafer fab. Meanwhile, US-based Lam Research has initiated the development of a new lab in India, reflecting the growing opportunities for equipment suppliers as the country advances its chipmaking ambitions
China-based Guangzhou Summit Crystal Semiconductor (GZSC) is seeking business opportunities in Taiwan, eyeing the potential of Taiwan's 8-inch SiC wafer fabrication
In a key move to advance its assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP) facilities in Vemagal, Karnataka, and Jagiroad, Assam, Tata Electronics has signed an MoU with ASMPT Singapore. This agreement focuses on collaborating to develop semiconductor assembly equipment infrastructure and solutions
According to an official press release, on September 10, L&T Semiconductor Technologies announced discussions to engage in an R&D collaboration with IBM to design advanced processors. The scope of this work could include processor design for edge devices and hybrid cloud systems, as well as for areas like mobility, industrial, energy, and servers
A day before SEMICON India 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his commitment to supporting semiconductor development and attracting investments to help build a resilient supply chain
Workers at Samsung's plant in southern India continued their strike for the second day, disrupting production as the company ramps up output for the upcoming festive season
On September 10, 2024, Huawei held a new product announcement event for its Ultimate Design and Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) brands. Headlining the event is Ultimate Design's new triple-fold smartphone, the Mate XT. During the event, the prices of the three Mate XT versions were directly announced
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez he wants the two nations to strengthen ties and jointly promote development in high-tech industries, including artificial intelligence and new energy
Cybersecurity has become crucial across industries as digital processes increasingly dominate operations. In 2023, over 400 million cyber threats were detected across 8.5 million endpoints in India, according to the DSCI-SEQRITE India Cyber Threat Report
Ahead of Semicon India 2024, scheduled from September 11-13, 2024 in New Delhi, Manharsinh Laxmanbhai Yadav, Director General of the India Taipei Association, spoke with DIGITIMES Asia about why now is the prime time for Taiwanese companies to invest in India
Historically, OLED TVs have lagged behind LCD models in the global market, which ships nearly 200 million units annually. This disparity is largely due to the fewer brands producing OLED TVs and their higher average prices compared to similarly sized LCD TVs. However, with a recent boost in sales of OLED TVs measuring 65 inches and above, both shipment volumes and revenue growth for OLED TVs in 2024 are set to surpass those of LCD TVs, signaling a resurgence in the OLED TV market
Reportedly, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) is investing in equipment for the GaN foundry market. South Korea-based reports say that Samsung's import scale is smaller this time, presumably as preparation for "initial production.
According to Reuters, hundreds of workers at a Samsung Electronics plant in southern India have initiated an indefinite strike to demand higher wages after failing to negotiate a salary rise, causing disruptions to production
