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Monday 15 July 2024
WAIC 2024 participants expect Chinese domestic AI inference chips to flourish
The 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) held in early July reflects a deep conviction of participants in the power of change brought by the Large Language Model (LLM)...
Monday 15 July 2024
Weekly news roundup: Chinese brands dominate domestic smartphone and TV markets; Taiwan fab toolmakers grab major orders
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of July 8 – July 12.
Monday 15 July 2024
China, US gaining ground in global IC substrate industry
Driven by emerging applications such as electric vehicles (EV), AI, and high-performance computing (HPC), IC substrates have attracted significant attention in the semiconductor industry...
Monday 15 July 2024
China's NEV sales surge domestically, face challenges abroad
The global electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a slowdown, with China's new energy vehicle (NEV)...
Monday 15 July 2024
Microsoft clarifies Android 'ban,' cites Google Play inaccessibility in China
Recent rumors stated that Microsoft mandated its Chinese employees to only use iPhones when logging into the company's systems and performing identity verification.
Friday 12 July 2024
BYD to invest US$1 billion in Turkish EV factory, targeting EU market
BYD reached an agreement with the Turkish government to invest $1 billion in building an electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle factory in the region. The new factory is set to start...
Friday 12 July 2024
Xiaomi's 'lights-out factory' to mass produce new foldable smartphones
Xiaomi has officially opened its "lights-out" smart smartphone factory in Changping, Beijing.
Friday 12 July 2024
Shipment pull-ins for foldable smartphones from China strengthen
The strengthening of shipment pull-ins for foldable smartphones from China has buoyed related chip component suppliers' sales performance, according to industry sources.
Friday 12 July 2024
Apple rumored to stock up iPhone 16s to 90 million units; Foxconn initiates peak season hiring
Supply chain sources indicate that following the reveal of the new AI platform Apple Intelligence at the WWDC in June and the announcement that it will be integrated into the iPhone...
Friday 12 July 2024
China's Infinigence launches groundbreaking AI integration platform harnessing diverse chips and models
Amid China's skyrocketing demand for computing power and a tight supply of AI chips, an industry leader has proposed a solution to leverage the nation's diverse hardware and software...
Friday 12 July 2024
More Chinese PCB manufacturers set up plants in Thailand
Chinese PCB manufacturers are fueling an investment boom in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, as they adapt to shifting global trade dynamics and seek demand beyond their...
Friday 12 July 2024
Taiwan fab toolmakers grab major orders from TSMC and China
Taiwan-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers are increasingly involved in the supply chains of TSMC and Chinese foundries, according to industry sources. SEMI projects global...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Less than 20 Chinese EV brands to be profitable by decade's end
Just 19 of China's 137 current electric car brands will be profitable by the end of the decade, leaving the rest to exit the industry, consolidate, or battle for a minor market share,...
Thursday 11 July 2024
China legacy chips face involution before flooding global markets
Concerns are mounting among Western governments and semiconductor companies regarding potential overcapacity in legacy chips, reminiscent of past issues seen in the solar industry...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Nissan to launch in-house LFP battery production in 2028, reducing reliance on China amid ternary cost concerns
Nissan Motor has decided to initiate in-house mass production of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries starting from fiscal 2028 (April 2028 - March 2029), as the cost of ternary...