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Tuesday 24 September 2024
Qualcomm's Intel takeover ambition: why Taiwan suppliers consider it a disaster
In response to speculation that Qualcomm is approaching Intel about a possible takeover, industry sources in Taiwan believe the merger would be disastrous since it undervalues Intel...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Modi urges US tech giants to leverage AI opportunities in India's expanding market
Leading technology companies in the US, including Nvidia and Google, have announced their commitment to India as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited them to seize opportunities...
Monday 23 September 2024
TSMC denies plans for UAE chip plants despite Middle East AI push
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported that both TSMC and Samsung Electronics are in discussions about plans to build large semiconductor manufacturing facilities in...
Monday 23 September 2024
Wolfspeed unveils cutting-edge silicon carbide module solution to boost clean energy capacity
Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the global leader in silicon carbide technology, today unveiled a silicon carbide module designed to transform the renewable energy, energy storage,...
Monday 23 September 2024
First OSAT facility supported by former cricketer inaugurated in Maharashtra, India
India-based RRP Electronics inaugurated an INR120 billion (US$1.4 billion) OSAT facility in Maharashtra, the second chipmaking project after Adani-Tower Semiconductor's wafer fab...
Monday 23 September 2024
China reportedly bypasses US DRAM tariffs via South Korea
China has successfully circumvented US tariffs on DRAM modules through South Korea, leading to a sharp drop in direct exports of Chinese DRAM modules to the US and a corresponding...
Monday 23 September 2024
Qualcomm's rumored Intel acquisition faces antitrust, financing, and other hurdles
As Intel strives to improve its financial performance, rumors of a potential acquisition by Qualcomm—likely a partial takeover—have surfaced. However, the success of such...
Monday 23 September 2024
Speculation mounts over potential discontinuation of Nvidia's H20 chip as US export review approaches
As the US's annual review of export control approaches, speculation is mounting in the Chinese market regarding the potential discontinuation of Nvidia's H20 chip, a specialized version...
Monday 23 September 2024
Fed rate cut boosts optimism among Taiwanese electronics distributors
The Federal Reserve announced a rate cut of 25 basis points, signaling the beginning of a rate-cutting cycle for the first time in four years. Electronic component distributors believe...
Monday 23 September 2024
Qualcomm circles Intel for takeover: biting off more than it can chew?
The Wall Street Journal reported that Qualcomm has approached Intel...
Monday 23 September 2024
US and India to build national security fab, GlobalFoundries to set up R&D center in Kolkata
As the US hosted the Quad Leaders Summit in Delaware, the US and India intensified their semiconductor collaboration by launching a series of initiatives, including a semiconductor...
Friday 20 September 2024
Nvidia teams up with AI firm G42 to create climate tech lab
Nvidia Corp. is teaming up with Abu Dhabi-based G42 to create a climate technology lab, marking its first partnership with the United Arab Emirates' top artificial intelligence fir...
Friday 20 September 2024
Samsung unlikely to follow Intel's foundry spinoff initiative
Intel's ongoing foundry spinoff initiative presents both opportunities and risks, potentially serving as a critical reference for Samsung Electronics as it formulates future strategies...
Friday 20 September 2024
Samsung reportedly sues union leaders behind the strike in India
As the strike at Samsung Electronics' Indian plant continues, the company has reportedly filed a lawsuit against union members, further escalating tensions between multinational corporations...
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...