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Monday 14 October 2024
India roundup: India eyes global semiconductor hub status
India's chip ambitions continue to gain strong support from the U.S. Taiwan-based Delta Electronics remains optimistic about India's power solutions market, driven by the country's semiconductor incentives
Friday 11 October 2024
Samsung's HBM3E delays could shift memory market lead to SK Hynix
Samsung Electronics reported consolidated revenue of KRW79 trillion (about US$58.6 billion) and an operating profit of KRW9.1 trillion for the third quarter of 2024, missing market expectations as reported by Chosun Biz
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
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research