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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
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%...
Friday 17 January 2025
China establishes low-altitude economy dept. to drive future growth
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has established a department to boost the low-altitude economy, targeting growth in 2025 and beyond. This move aligns with...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Chinese appliance makers' in-house MCU push challenges chip suppliers
The emergence of domestic chip development among China's leading home appliance manufacturers is reshaping the microcontroller unit (MCU) market landscape, as a new trade-in program...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
China's semiconductor sector reels from 10,000 bankruptcies as hiring frenzy collapses
China's economy remains on a downward trajectory, with weak domestic consumption. According to The Economic Observer, Shi Li, Dean of the Institute for Common Prosperity...
Friday 3 January 2025
China and US policies drive panel production growth in 1Q25
As the new year unfolds, the global economy and trade dynamics remain highly complex and unpredictable. Among these developments, significant policy changes in both China and the...
Friday 3 January 2025
India's machine tool demand surges, Japanese firms seek growth as Chinese competition intensifies
India's growing economy and the make-in-India initiative have spurred significant demand for machine tools in electronics, automotive, and semiconductors, prompting Japanese manufacturers...
Friday 27 December 2024
Tata Group to create 500,000 manufacturing jobs in EMS and semiconductor foray
In the year-end message to Tata Group employees, chairman N Chandrasekaran emphasized the transformative impact of manufacturing on India's economy, buoyed by global supply chain...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
China's green economy nears tipping point as oil demand wanes
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), aimed at bolstering renewable energy and electric vehicles, has drawn sharp criticism from Donald Trump, who dismissed it as a "green new scam."...
Friday 6 December 2024
Map-based matchmaking platform Tellit Now creates a triple-win situation for stores, micro-influencers, and consumers
Smartphones becoming an indispensable digital tool in our daily lives is driving flourishing developments of social media platforms and the influencer economy. This has changed the...
Monday 25 November 2024
German automakers slash jobs: What's happening to Germany's economy?
Germany's rapid post-World War II economic growth was driven by advanced industrial technology, a robust workforce, and its globally renowned luxury car brands, which dominated the...
Monday 25 November 2024
Global server shipments up in 3Q24 thanks to major CSPs, but to slip in 4Q24, says DIGITIMES Research
DIGITIMES Research estimates that global server shipments in the third quarter of 2024 grew by 4.3% compared to the previous quarter, surpassing its earlier forecasts, but because...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
BeiDou chip developer enters supply chains of top-5 Chinese handset brands
CETC Chips Technology has disclosed that its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (DBS) SoCs have been adopted by China's top-5 handset vendors for multiple midrange to high-end smartphone...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Will Trump's China tariffs threaten Taiwanese businesses in 2025?
If US President-Elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose 60% tariffs on Chinese exports, the consequences could amplify existing strains in China's fragile economy...
Friday 8 November 2024
China unveils US$1.4 trillion debt swap to help local governments
China gave indebted local governments a CNY10 trillion (US$1.4 trillion) lifeline but stopped short of unleashing new stimulus, preserving room to respond to a potential trade war...