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Tuesday 21 January 2025
Against the odds: China's Big Fund Phase III launches US$8.2 billion AI fund amidst US sanctions
Escalating US sanctions aside, China has launched a national artificial intelligence (AI) industry investment fund worth CNY60 billion (approx. US$8.2 billion), according to reports...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Samsung delays 1c DRAM development to 2Q25 amid Nvidia concerns
Samsung Electronics has reportedly delayed the development of its 10nm sixth-generation 1c DRAM to June 2025. Initially slated for completion by late 2024, the timeline has been pushed...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
CG Power receives government subsidy to build OSAT facility in India
CG Power and Industrial Solutions signed a fiscal support agreement with the India Semiconductor Mission as India strives to become a global semiconductor hub.
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Taiwan memory makers struggle to boost profitability as process upgrade race intensifies
The memory industry experienced fluctuations in its performance in 2024. In the first half of 2024, the three largest international DRAM manufacturers were able to convert losses...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
China's economic and competitive landscape hinders recovery of Taiwan's MCU Industry
Despite the Chinese government's series of measures to revitalize the economy, the overall effect has been inadequate. Domestic Chinese MCU producers also present a stiff challenge...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Southern Taiwan earthquake: TSMC operations unaffected, impact assessment ongoing
At 12:17 a.m. on January 21, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Dapu Township in Chiayi County, Taiwan, with a peak intensity of level 6 (lower). The tremor also reached intensity...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
AI drives revenue growth for major electronics ODMs in 2024
Major Taiwan-based ODMs including Hon Hai (Foxconn), Quanta, Wistron, and Inventec enjoyed record-high sales in 2024, buoyed by robust AI server sales, while revenue at Pegatron and...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Color e-paper revolution blooms in 2024 as E Ink and Netronix receive harvesting results
The e-paper industry is rapidly transitioning from monochrome to color panels, stimulating a trend of device upgrades. The year 2024 marked the beginning of the color e-reader era,...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
IPC firms upbeat about 2025 after weathering industry slowdown
Unfavorable winds in the general economy led to an overall downturn among industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers in 2024, with even traditional powerhouses like Advantech seeing a 7.43%...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Challenges remain for Honor despite leadership change
The sudden resignation of Honor CEO George Zhao has raised some eyebrows, as the Chinese smartphone brand's market share continues to decline. Analysts believe that Honor's major...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Global server shipment forecast, 2025 and beyond

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Tuesday 21 January 2025
ByteDance outpaces Alibaba, Baidu: a deep dive into China's evolving AI chatbot market
ByteDance's Doubao has emerged as a leading contender in China's competitive AI chatbot landscape. In December 2024, Doubao achieved an impressive 29% growth in downloads, reaching...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Chinese mobile ODMs diverge amid industry headwinds
The mobile phone ODM industry continues to grapple with significant challenges, including pressure from both suppliers and customers, while being characterized by labor-intensive...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
LG targets 45% B2B revenue by 2030 through AI-driven expansion
LG Electronics has embarked on a strategic transformation in 2024, shifting its focus toward non-hardware businesses and B2B operations. The company has enhanced investments in automotive...
Monday 20 January 2025
Is Broadcom Samsung's beacon of hope amid Nvidia's challenges?
At CES 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that Samsung Electronics (Samsung) must develop a "new design" to pass Nvidia's qualification, sparking discussions about whether Samsung...