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Thursday 5 December 2024
Etron aims for profitability in 1H25
Memory IC design house Etron Technology expects to return to profitability in the first half of 2025, as it actively pursues edge AI potential for gross margin enhancement.
Thursday 5 December 2024
VSMC breaks ground on Singapore 12-inch fab, mulling second facility
VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC), a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) and NXP Semiconductors formed in September 2024, celebrated...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Phison sells stakes in Hosin Global, boosting non-operating profits
Phison Electronics has announced the sale of a portion of its stake in China-based Hosin Global Electronics, with an expected profit of NT$4.4 billion (US$135.36 million) from the...
Thursday 5 December 2024
US chip curbs further accelerate China domestic automotive chip production
Following the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) addition of over 100 Chinese companies to its entity list, China's four major associations for automobiles, internet, semiconductors,...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Dixon to make Google Pixel smartphones with Compal in India
Dixon Technologies India has partnered with Taiwan's Compal Electronics to manufacture Google Pixel smartphones through its subsidiary Padget Electronics. The production will take...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Foldable phone dreams falter as profits wane
The foldable phone market is facing mounting pressure as several Chinese smartphone brands consider withdrawing from the segment, citing poor profitability and operational challenges...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Another one bites the silicon: Intel's Gelsinger joins 2024's CEO exodus
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced his retirement today, though sources indicate the board presented him with an ultimatum to either resign or face termination. This development adds...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
India's EV manufacturing push sees policy updates amid low disbursements
India is eager to establish a robust local EV manufacturing ecosystem, driven by the growing adoption of low-carbon vehicles in global markets. However, official data reveals a lack...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Microchip to close Arizona fab amid revenue slowdown
Microchip Technology announced plans to shut down its Fab 2 facility in Tempe, Arizona, as part of a broader restructuring effort amid declining revenue and persistent inventory challenges...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Display giants expand into medical tech amid Taiwan smart healthcare boom
The fierce competition in the display industry has prompted companies like AU Optronics (AUO), Innolux, and Qisda to diversify into the healthcare sector. These industry leaders will...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
TV panel prices unlikely to drop in short term, though price increases will also take time, says manufacturers
Since late August, China's "trade-in" policy has gradually revitalized demand for LCD TV panels, easing the decline in prices. As a result, global TV shipments are expected to see...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
WSTS revises upward 2024 semiconductor growth forecast to 19%
The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) has issued an optimistic outlook for the semiconductor industry, revising its 2024 predictions upward. The forecast anticipates a robust...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Climate change drives Taiwan power grid overhaul and demand surge
Following multiple typhoons in 2024, Taiwan faces significant challenges to its power grid. Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) Vice President and CEO Ming-Shu Chen highlighted the increasing...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
TASTI 2024 sees UK aerospace firms debut as Taiwan eyes OneWeb for military use
The 2024 Taiwan International Assembly of Space Science, Technology, and Industry (TASTI 2024), held from November 30 to December 4 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, witnessed the...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Intel's CEO search widens its scope: Marvell chief, Cadence veteran emerge as candidates
Following Pat Gelsinger's retirement announcement, Intel is reportedly expanding its search for a successor beyond company ranks. The chipmaker has enlisted a headhunting firm and...