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Friday 3 January 2025
Zhen Ding to establish AI production base in Southern Taiwan Science Park, eye revenue growth by 2H25
Leading PCB manufacturer Zhen Ding has received approval to set up an AI park at the Southern Taiwan Science Park. The company is expected to invest NT$2 billion (US$61 million) to...
Friday 3 January 2025
Nvidia's investment in AI startups reached US$1 billion in total funding in 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) has been in bloom in recent years, Nvidia has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing a market capitalization of US$3 trillion for the first...
Friday 3 January 2025
China's Big Fund Phase 3: key semiconductor investments mark 14th Five-Year Plan finale
The third phase of China's National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund (Big Fund) has launched with a substantial CNY160 billion (US$21.9 billion) investment, aligning with...
Friday 3 January 2025
Samsung and SK Hynix shift investment focus towards cost reduction amid NAND market downturn
Due to the downturn in the NAND flash industry, South Korean memory manufacturers Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix are implementing an investment strategy focused on cost...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Xiaomi intensifies LLM investment with GPU cluster
Xiaomi is reportedly in the process of constructing a massive GPU cluster to significantly invest in artificial intelligence (AI) large language models (LLMs). According to a source...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Foxconn reportedly completes dormitory project for female workforce in Tamil Nadu
Foxconn has reportedly completed a US$230 million project in Tamil Nadu to build dormitories for its predominantly female workforce, enhancing convenience and support for their staff...
Thursday 2 January 2025
South Korea invests US$24.79 million in 48 next-gen chip R&D projects
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) has announced a KRW36.4 billion (US$24.79 million) investment to fund 48 next-generation semiconductor R&D projects...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Japan-based Meiko's value doubles as Vietnam operation makes gains amid US-China tensions
Japanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Meiko has doubled its market value, driven by the need for the global supply chain relocation away from China. By proactively setting...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Kyushu boosts economic forecast from semiconductor investments
Kyushu has raised its assessment of the economic benefits stemming from semiconductor investments spearheaded by TSMC. This adjustment comes as Taiwanese semiconductor suppliers increasingly...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Imagination Technologies CEO plans 2025 retirement amidst speculation over links to China technology transfers.
UK-based semiconductor IP firm Imagination Technologies announced that its CEO, Simon Beresford-Wylie, will retire in 2025, and the company is seeking a successor. There is speculation...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Nissan and Honda weigh domestic merger against foreign investment
Honda and the financially troubled Nissan have announced plans to merge, with Mitsubishi Motors expected to decide on its participation within the month. While speculation suggests...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Waffer expands magnesium alloy production in China with world's first 3,000-ton semi-solid molding machine
Taiwan-based Waffer Technology, a major manufacturer of magnesium-aluminum casings, has announced that its Chinese subsidiary, Wazhong Precision Technology (Ma'anshan), has officially...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
2024 review: Southeast Asia emerges as key manufacturing hub amid global supply chain shifts
Southeast Asia has cemented its position as a crucial hub for technological advancement in 2024, particularly in AI, semiconductors, and electric vehicle (EV) transformation. The...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
2024 review: China chip and auto sector reshaped by self-sufficiency efforts and US sanctions
The year 2024 saw intensifying US-China tech tensions amid sweeping US sanctions and China's economic challenges, including weak demand, declining foreign investment, and widespread...
Monday 30 December 2024
GB200 NVL shipments expected to accelerate amid KYEC's capex increase
According to a report by Mizuho, shipments of the GB200 NVL are on track to meet the late 2024 schedule, even though production volumes have initially been lower due to bottlenecks...