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Friday 11 October 2024
China's leap in silicon photonics: A catalyst for AI growth?
Hubei Jiufengshan Laboratory, with CNY8.2 billion (approx. US$1.12 billion) subsidy from the Chinese government, has integrated a laser light source into a silicon chip, marking a...
Friday 11 October 2024
BYD's US$1 billion EV plant in India on hold amid regulatory hurdles
Chinese automaker BYD is eager to produce electric vehicles (EVs) in India but faces obstacles due to strict government scrutiny. Despite these challenges, the company remains committed...
Friday 11 October 2024
India eyes global semiconductor hub status: US and global partners invest in key chip-making and design projects
In late September, the Biden administration reached an agreement with the Indian government to establish a semiconductor manufacturing plant in India.
Thursday 10 October 2024
Powerchip Semiconductor cancels Japan Fab Project, sparking criticism from SBI chairman
Executives from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) visited the Miyagi Prefectural Government in Japan to explain the reasons behind their decision to cancel...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
China's insistence on local chip usage; release of Ascend 910C muddles Nvidia's future
Rumors suggest the Chinese government is encouraging local companies to prioritize domestic artificial intelligence (AI) processor brands over Nvidia's products. If this informal...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Telangana state aims to attract FDI beyond electronics, India Taiwan Industrial Park underway
In a significant move to bolster global investment prospects, the Telangana government has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce (TCC) on October...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Intel's geopolitical significance dampens acquisition rumors
Pat Gelsinger, Intel's CEO, maintains composure amid speculation about a potential Qualcomm takeover of Intel. While the media has not obtained any direct response from Gelsinger,...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Semiconductor supply chain mixed about China economy stimulus policy
China's stimulus packages have received mixed responses from players in Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain, with some believing they will inject momentum into the Single's Day shopping...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Tax incentives expanded to include AI investments for companies to deduct up to NT$1.8 billion
The tax reduction program under the Statute of Industrial Innovation has been finalized and is currently in the period of legislative amendment notification, following efforts by...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Taiwan's economic future: Semiconductors and AI emerge as dual-core industries
The "Five Trusted Industries" initiative builds upon the "Six Core Strategic Industries" plan, aiming to guide industry-academia-research collaborations and cultivate relevant talent...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Cost of new Huawei handset SoC rises
Huawei is set to launch its latest flagship smartphone powered by the rumored Kirin 9100, a commercially uncompetitive chip without government support.
Monday 7 October 2024
China's restrictions on Nvidia chips drag Samsung's HBM into muddy water
Reports suggest that the Chinese government is discouraging local companies from purchasing Nvidia's AI chips, which may affect Samsung Electronics' High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) sales...
Monday 7 October 2024
Intel execs visit Vietnam, commit to including more Vietnamese companies in ecosystem
Intel has announced plans to include more Vietnamese companies in its ecosystem and provide the Vietnamese government with additional industry-related advice.
Monday 7 October 2024
ByteDance replaces Nvidia chips with Huawei due to government policy
TikTok's parent company ByteDance has reportedly ordered 100,000 of Huawei's Ascend 910B chips in 2024 to train an AI model, with 30,000 already delivered. ByteDance has not commented...
Friday 4 October 2024
TSMC, Amkor sign MOU for advanced packaging at US facility, Apple to be first customer
TSMC and Amkor Technology, the world's second-largest semiconductor packaging and testing firm, announced on October 4 the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deliver...
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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