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Monday 23 September 2024
Weekly news roundup: Qualcomm and MediaTek competition in 3nm SoC; progress of China's 28nm process
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of September 16 – September 20.
Friday 20 September 2024
Chinese retailers slash prices on iPhone 16 following launch, signaling weak demand in the market
Apple officially launched its new iPhone 16 series on September 20. Compared to previous years, the enthusiasm for Apple phones in the Chinese market seems to have cooled, and some...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
AI smartphone race: Chinese brands seek to outpace Apple
The third quarter is traditionally a peak season for smartphones, with leading brands launching new models. Both Apple and Huawei have scheduled their product launches for the 10th,...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Apple supplier Luxshare acquires German auto supplier Leoni in diversification bid
With iPhone sales in the Greater China region slumping in the first half of 2024 under fierce competition from Chinese smartphone brands, companies in Apple's supply chain have been...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
German automaking industry in turmoil amid EV transition
The big-3 German automakers, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW, are all finding themselves struggling to adapt to the trend of vehicle electrification. Supply chain sources have...
Monday 16 September 2024
Posco Future M under siege from escalating Chinese competition; government support imperative
Posco Future M, a South Korean battery anode material manufacturer, is facing intensifying competition from Chinese rivals, resulting in a steady decrease in the utilization rate...
Monday 16 September 2024
Amazon and Flipkart reportedly found to violate anti-trust law in India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has determined that Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart, two major e-commerce companies in India, may have violated local competition laws...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Samsung reportedly plans major global job cuts; Chinese and Indian operations among first affected
Samsung is reportedly planning significant global job cuts, with its Indian operations expected to be among the first affected. The company is grappling with challenges in its semiconductor...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Collaboration between competitors needed to support AI development
Cloud AI was a key topic at SEMICON Taiwan 2024, which just concluded last week, but the focus was not just on increasing computing power. A lot of in-depth discussions were devoted...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
International EV firms struggle in China
International electric vehicle (EV) companies, such as Ford Motor and General Motors (GM), are struggling to operate in China's hypercompetitive and low-priced EV environment.
Friday 6 September 2024
PCIM Asia 2024: global giants lead, as Chinese SiC supply chain gains momentum
PCIM Asia 2024 recently kicked off in Shenzhen, China, gathering a diverse array of international and Chinese firms focused on power semiconductors. The event prominently featured...
Friday 6 September 2024
Combining blockchain and e-ticket technologies, 3T GDS helps Taiwan's service industry capture global business opportunities
In the face of growingly intense market competition, companies began to sell gift cards or vouchers decades ago to maintain steady growth.
Friday 6 September 2024
South Korean battery equipment business CIS announces merger with SNU Precision
South Korean battery equipment business CIS has announced its plan to merge with affiliate SNU Precision. As SFA is the largest shareholder for both companies, other related affiliated...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
China SiC substrate manufacturer swings to profit amid decreasing prices
After two consecutive years of losses, SICC, China's leading SiC substrate manufacturer, achieved profitability in the first half of 2024.
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Shin-Etsu Chemical consolidates market advantage through development of new interposer-less equipment
Provider of semiconductor materials such as silicon wafers, Shin-Etsu Chemical has many semiconductor material products ranked first or second in the market, but it is still concerned...