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Monday 8 July 2024
AI advances propel bipedal robots: Japan lags as US and China lead breakthroughs
While Japanese manufacturers have long been at the forefront of bipedal humanoid robot development, recent AI breakthroughs from the US and China's IT industry have propelled these...
Monday 8 July 2024
India IC startup secures US$5 million funding
iVP Semi, an India-based IC design house, has recently been established and has secured US$5 million in pre-Series A funding. The startup plans to leverage this investment to establish...
Monday 8 July 2024
Taiwanese aerospace SMEs navigate certification hurdles, eyeing global markets
Taiwan's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in aerospace manufacturing face a unique challenge: the high cost of obtaining necessary certifications.
Monday 8 July 2024
UK semiconductor industry at a crossroads: challenges and opportunities ahead
As the 2024 UK general election concludes, the world anticipates how the new Labour government will advance the previous administration's vision of making the UK a science and technology...
Monday 8 July 2024
Canada unveils US$88.2 million semiconductor funding
According to Bloomberg, Electronic Product and Technology, and Proactive Investors, the Canadian government has announced a CAD120 million (US$88.2 million)...
Monday 8 July 2024
Taiwan OSATs poised to rebound on robust AI, HPC chip demand
Taiwan's major outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) service providers, including ASE Group, Powertech Technology, King Yuan Electronics (KYEC), and Sigurd Microelectronics,...
Monday 8 July 2024
Taiwanese PA chip makers see strong demand from China and US
As the smartphone industry enters its peak shipment season in the second half of 2024, major brands are launching new devices. Taiwan's power amplifier (PA) chip supply chains, including...
Monday 8 July 2024
Japan revises upward semiconductor equipment sales forecast
The Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ) has revised its forecast for fiscal 2024 (April 2024 to March 2025) sales of semiconductor equipment produced by Japan-based...
Monday 8 July 2024
Huawei follows Nvidia's model to develop AI supply chain in China
Since being blacklisted by the US Department of Commerce in 2019, Huawei has not given up efforts to break out of US export control restrictions. A Chinese technology tycoon observed...
Monday 8 July 2024
Mixed 618 results in China cloud forecast for Taiwan IC design houses
The recent 618 sales event saw mixed results across different product categories. While smartphones and displays experienced growth, sales of PCs and TVs did not meet expectations.
Friday 5 July 2024
China still relies heavily on Nvidia AI chips despite Huawei's best efforts
As the technological competition between China and the US intensifies, AI chips have become a crucial resource. The US government's export ban on Nvidia's high-end AI chips has prompted...
Friday 5 July 2024
Foxconn Indian subsidiary reportedly faces executive exodus, facility closure amid declining Xiaomi orders
Foxconn's expansion of iPhone manufacturing in India is contrasting sharply with the challenges faced by its local subsidiary responsible for Android smartphone production. Bharat...
Friday 5 July 2024
Indian mobile industry seeks lower import duties to boost global competitiveness
Ahead of the upcoming Union Budget 2024-2025, the Indian Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) is urging the Indian government to reduce import duties on electronics manufacturing...
Friday 5 July 2024
Top China-based smartphone vendors reportedly looking for local production or distribution partners in India
Amid rising regulatory pressure in India, China-based smartphone vendors are reportedly talking with India-based partners for joint ventures.
Friday 5 July 2024
South Korean 8-inch wafer foundry to engage in SiC and GaN business
South Korean 8-inch wafer foundries are accelerating their investments in next-gen power semiconductors. Facing fierce competition from established global manufacturers and Chinese...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research