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Thursday 7 November 2024
Taiwanese IC lead frame provider to expand capacity in Malaysia
Taiwan-based CWTC's board has approved several key resolutions, including the third-quarter 2024 profit distribution plan and a US$20 million cash capital increase for its Malaysian subsidiary, aimed at supporting production capacity expansion
Thursday 7 November 2024
Huawei's HarmonyOS faces commercialization challenges, receives boost from digital yuan applications
Huawei's HarmonyOS is encountering significant hurdles in its path to successful commercialization. However, since its launch, Huawei has integrated the digital yuan into HarmonyOS, reflecting a departure from traditional commercialization strategies
Thursday 7 November 2024
Kioxia begins K2 facility operations despite NAND market challenges
Kioxia has officially inaugurated its second building (K2) and a new management office at its Kitakami factory in Iwate Prefecture. While navigating through industry headwinds, the company maintains an optimistic outlook on growth prospects, particularly in the AI sector
Thursday 7 November 2024
India's Sahasra Semiconductor taps expat talent, plans year-end customer reveal
India's Sahasra Semiconductor has strengthened its leadership team by appointing expatriate executive Jerry Enriquez as head of a new business unit, part of the company's strategy to tap into global talent for advancing innovation and growth in the fast-evolving semiconductor industry
Thursday 7 November 2024
Huawei reportedly offers triple salaries to poach TSMC engineers
Amid US export curbs, Chinese tech giant Huawei is allegedly offering triple salaries to entice Taiwanese semiconductor engineers, particularly those from TSMC, to join its ranks
Thursday 7 November 2024
Toyota suppliers cut fiscal guidance amid sluggish sales and production cuts
Toyota's major automotive component suppliers have revised their financial guidance downward for the fiscal year ending in March, according to their latest financial results
Thursday 7 November 2024
China could lead in AI applications despite US tech edge, says ex-Google China chief
The US currently holds a technological advantage in the field of AI, but China has considerable potential to catch up, especially in the application sector, according to Kai-Fu Lee, former head of Google China
Thursday 7 November 2024
Trump comeback likely to raise trade barrier against China in 2025
Donald Trump's potential return to the White House has done little to dispel Beijing's anxiety about the direction of US policies concerning China. The next Trump administration's policies are likely to follow the country's mainstream opinion that favors an even higher and wider trade barrier against China
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Kyocera faces challenges in entering AI chip supply chain amid organic packaging substrate slump
Japan's component manufacturer Kyocera Corporation is experiencing a downturn in its semiconductor organic packaging materials business. Current demand has not met previous forecasts, and recovery will take time
Wednesday 6 November 2024
LG doubles down in Vietnam: R&D expansion fuels Southeast Asia expansion
LG Electronics has expanded the scope of its R&D base in Vietnam for the second time. Having committed to establishing a comprehensive business system in Southeast Asia, their R&D expansion efforts include the active recruitment and training of local talent
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Xiaomi India president to step down by 2024-end
According to Bloomberg, the Times of India, and Hindu BusinessLine, Muralikrishnan B, president of Xiaomi's Indian operations, announced he will resign at the end of 2024 after six years with the company. He will continue with Xiaomi as an independent strategic adviser
Wednesday 6 November 2024
F1 and Lenovo on track to drive the era of AI-powered racing
Formula 1 has long been the arena for world-renowned racing teams and drivers. Now, with the rise of AI and cutting-edge technologies, it has also become a major battleground for tech giants like Lenovo, racing to lead in AI-powered solutions
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Datang files lawsuit against Unisoc in China
Datang has initiated legal proceedings against Unisoc, seeking damages of CNY680.5 million (approx. US$95.8 million) over the latter's alleged failure to honor a payment agreement for a joint technology development project
Tuesday 5 November 2024
Single's Day and GenAI set to boost year-end smartphone sales amid Apple's slowing growth momentum for 4Q24
While Apple anticipates a slight slowdown in revenue growth for the fourth quarter, industry analysts are optimistic that the Single's Day e-commerce promotion, along with price cuts from various vendors, generative AI (GenAI) applications, and the traditional peak sales season, will collectively give smartphone sales a positive boost
Tuesday 5 November 2024
Southeast Asia's digital economy slows as consumers cut spending
Southeast Asia's internet economy will log its slowest growth on record this year, a group of researchers said, underscoring weakness in consumer demand and a push to show profits instead of revenue gains
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