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Tuesday 26 November 2024
US grants US$59 million in chip subsidy to BAE Systems, Rocket Lab
The US Department of Commerce has awarded two significant grants under the CHIPS Incentives Program. The funding will go to BAE Systems and Rocket Lab to advance the country's supply...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Thailand's PTT to reduce stake in joint venture with Foxconn
Thailand's state-controlled energy conglomerate PTT has announced that due to fierce competition in the EV market resulting in a price war, the group will lower its stake in the joint...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
India reportedly to offer US$5 billion incentive to boost electronics manufacturing
India is preparing to roll out a new set of incentives worth up to US$5 billion, aiming to encourage companies to manufacture electronic components domestically. Designed by India's...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Japan's dream of chip revival: a two-pronged bet on TSMC and Rapidus
Industry sources indicate that while the Japanese government maintains high expectations for Rapidus, contingency plans are being developed. Recently appointed Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's...
Monday 25 November 2024
Bessent at treasury may give China breathing room over tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary may give Beijing room to negotiate with the US over their trade tensions, in part due to his moderate stance...
Monday 25 November 2024
Taiwan drone industry urged to look beyond hardware
Taiwan is making an aggressive push into the global drone market, leveraging its manufacturing prowess and "non-red" supply chain status as Western nations seek alternatives to Chinese...
Friday 22 November 2024
Market size, technical gaps threaten Taiwan's space dream
As global players like SpaceX dominate headlines, Taiwan is striving to carve out its own niche in the cosmos. However, the island's space aspirations are confronting significant...
Friday 22 November 2024
Taiwan ready for 2nm chips in 2025, US must wait until 2028, says economic minister
Recent concerns have emerged about semiconductor technology transfer following Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, particularly given his previous statements about...
Friday 22 November 2024
Japan plans to allocate JPY10 trillion to support seven-year initiative in semiconductors, AI
The Japanese government is preparing to provide over JPY10 trillion (approx. US$65 billion) in support for the semiconductor and AI industries by the fiscal year 2030 (April 2030...
Thursday 21 November 2024
U.S. government announces up to $300 million in funding to boost advanced semiconductor packaging
The U.S. government announced plans to invest up to $300 million in three advanced semiconductor packaging research projects located in Georgia, California, and Arizona. These projects...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Despite passenger EV slowdown, commercial EVs surge ahead, says India's leading player
India's electric vehicle (EV) market is seeing contrasting trends, with passenger EV sales declining while the commercial segment grows rapidly. Recent data shows a 9 percent year-on-year...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Government subsidies drive 4Q24 TV sales with risks of overdrawing future demand
The newest round of subsidies for trade-in programs made by China's government targeting TVs and consumer electronics has effectively boosted LCD TV demand in the fourth quarter,...
Thursday 21 November 2024
IC design houses see Chinese government subsidies stimulate demand
Chinese government subsidies successfully drove electronics sales during Single's Day shopping events, according to sources at IC design houses. However, concerns have emerged that...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Japan expected to announce additional US$1.3 billion investment in Rapidus
Reports from Kyodo and Nikkei indicate that the Japanese government intends to invest around JPY200 billion (approx. US$1.3 billion) in Rapidus during the fiscal...
Thursday 21 November 2024
China PC sales expected to slump in 1Q25 after trade-in rush
The Chinese PC market is expected to experience particularly weak sales during the first quarter of 2025, following a surge in replacement demand driven by government trade-in subsidies,...