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Thursday 30 January 2025
EMS watch: top-down observation on supply chain
The global tech landscape has undergone significant transformation since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2019. Government subsidies totaling US$17 trillion, combined with the surge in remote...
Thursday 30 January 2025
Taiwan's mature chip makers need their own major league
Recent US Section 301 tariffs targeting China's semiconductor industry have spotlighted the mature process segment. While the definition of mature processes remains somewhat fluid,...
Wednesday 29 January 2025
EMS Watch: Business insights on emerging economies 2025
When analyzing the industrial development of emerging economies, key metrics like gross margin, operating margin, inventories, and accounts payable reveal clear differences between...
Tuesday 28 January 2025
EMS Watch: insights on the ranking shifts of the EMS sector
In the rapidly evolving global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry, the dominance of major players continues to shape the competitive landscape. While the notion that...
Friday 24 January 2025
From titans to transitions, what's left for HTC and VIA?
Before the Lunar New Year, HTC disclosed that a portion of its extended reality (XR) research and development team would be incorporated into Google during the first quarter of 2025...
Monday 20 January 2025
China condemns Biden's final chip restrictions as 'irrational'
Chinese industry experts have denounced the latest US chip restrictions on China as President Joe Biden's "final act of irrationality" before leaving office, with the measures taking...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
At CES 2025, AI takes center stage as automotive companies showcase cutting-edge advancements
CES 2025, a leading technology exhibition, highlights the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in industries like automotive. Many automotive companies are moving beyond...
Monday 13 January 2025
Chinese firms avoid US sanctions through legal appeals
Six Chinese companies have recently been removed from the US Department of Defense's (DOD) list of Chinese military companies, providing temporary relief from sanctions. This development...
Thursday 9 January 2025
China's germanium, gallium ban to hurt global supply chain
Amid the ongoing US-China chip war over the past years, the Chinese government has taken counter-measures, including export restrictions on critical materials such as gallium, germanium,...
Thursday 9 January 2025
US targets Tencent: in-depth look at WeChat's future and Apple's China dilemma
The US Department of Defense's decision to add Tencent to its Entity List may significantly impact its flagship messaging app, WeChat, especially the international version. This escalation...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Nvidia's surprise alliance with MediaTek shakes up supercomputer sector
MediaTek and Nvidia's surprise announcement at CES 2025 revealed their collaboration on the GB10 super chip, marking an unexpected direction for both companies' AI computing aspira...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Intel's struggles could boost Micron's prospects
Media outlets have linked former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's departure with the Biden administration's policies and tied Intel's ongoing struggles to the US CHIPS Act. In contrast,...
Monday 6 January 2025
Reality check looms: Xiaomi joins China's AI model race amid market shakeout
After intense competition among numerous models in China, the artificial intelligence industry is poised for a shakeout. Major internet companies and startups are adjusting their...
Monday 6 January 2025
Japan's challenges in advanced semiconductor manufacturing
Unlike Europe's Dark Ages, Japan's semiconductor industry has maintained its strength throughout its history. Japan dominates the semiconductor materials industry and holds one-third...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Nissan and Honda weigh domestic merger against foreign investment
Honda and the financially troubled Nissan have announced plans to merge, with Mitsubishi Motors expected to decide on its participation within the month. While speculation suggests...