Syncmold Enterprise expects to resume revenue growth in 2024, fueled by strong demand for display and low-orbit satellite products. Chairman Chiu-lang Chen predicts sustained operational growth into 2025, aided by tariffs and efficient order management. The company targets surpassing NT$10 billion (US$304 million) in revenue, aiming for concurrent profit increases
Foxconn's smartphone assembly plant in Karnataka, India, is set to receive a subsidy of INR69.7 billion (US$801 million) from the local government, marking the first such incentive granted to an electronics company, reports Economic Times and Business Today
CDIL Semiconductors and Infineon Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on power semiconductor solutions tailored to India's growing needs in e-mobility, renewable energy, and energy-efficient appliances. This partnership aims to enhance India's semiconductor capabilities and integrate cost-effective, locally produced solutions into the global supply chain
China's automotive industry is facing a critical shortage of 8-megapixel (8MP) automotive CMOS image sensors (CIS) as automakers shift toward centralized computing architectures. Instead of processing visual data at the edge, Chinese manufacturers are consolidating it within the vehicle's central processing unit (CPU), fueling a surge in demand for high-resolution CIS
BYD, China's automotive giant, has recently taken the lead in the race for intelligent driving equality, triggering a nationwide push among car manufacturers to accelerate the adoption of smarter, more autonomous vehicles. The rise of Deepseek, a promising new player in the field, appears poised to significantly impact China's intelligent driving sector, potentially reshaping the future of the industry
A Chinese lawmaker has proposed allowing blacklisted domestic firms to secretly procure foreign semiconductor technology and components, circumventing US export controls. The proposal calls for bypassing public tender requirements in favor of private transactions, shielding overseas suppliers from potential US scrutiny
Loongson Technology has secured a spot in China Energy Investment Corporation's 2025 office terminal procurement project for the second year in a row. The selection underscores Loongson's advancements in CPU performance, software compatibility, and technical support for the energy industry
Apple supplier Jabil has announced plans to establish a factory in Gujarat, the company's second in India. The company also expressed its intention to build a US$125 million silicon photonics manufacturing facility in the state
For three years, China's automotive market has been embroiled in a price-cutting war, evolving from a tussle between new energy vehicles and traditional cars to a contest for smart driving capabilities. Automakers are vying for market share with rapid tech upgrades and aggressive pricing for new models, while the used car market faces increasing turmoil
With AI adoption accelerating across industries, Chinese tech firms are simplifying AI infrastructure to meet growing demand. Many are rolling out all-in-one (AIO) servers powered by DeepSeek's advanced AI models, targeting government, finance, public services, and healthcare
Amkor Technology, a prominent American semiconductor packaging and testing company, is expanding its footprint in South Korea. According to South Korean media reports, Amkor is investing in new equipment at its factories located in Gwangju and Songdo to meet demands from overseas system semiconductor clients
China's push for RISC-V has returned to the spotlight, with Alibaba's XuanTie launching its first server-grade CPU, the C930, in March 2025. Meanwhile, reports suggest Beijing is preparing new policies to drive RISC-V adoption across local industries, underscoring its strategy to reduce reliance on Western technology and strengthen its voice in semiconductor development
According to Reuters, Malaysia is in discussions with semiconductor firms operating in the country to assess the impact of potential US tariffs on chips, Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz stated. The government is evaluating how the tariffs could affect its export-driven economy, given Malaysia's significant role in the global semiconductor supply chain
China will host the world's first humanoid robot half-marathon on April 13, 2025, as part of the Beijing Yizhuang Half-Marathon. For the first time, humanoid robots will officially compete alongside human runners in a 21.1-kilometer race, signaling a major leap in robotics from lab testing to real-world endurance trials, according to Xinhua News Agency
