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Wednesday 28 August 2024
Apple unlikely to move capacity back to China, say sources
Rumor has it that Apple is seeking to partially reverse its production relocation, returning to China some of the manufacturing capacity it has had its suppliers move out of the country...
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Micron's Taiwan land acquisition shifts focus from HBM to DRAM support
Micron Technology, the leading memory manufacturer, has announced a surprising move in its Taiwan operations. The company has entered into a purchase and sale agreement (PSA) with...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Hua Hong accelerates 12-inch fab expansion, aims to boost overseas orders by 2025
Hua Hong Group, one of China's two major semiconductor foundries, trails behind Chinese industry leader SMIC in terms of both capacity and market share, holding a global market share...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
CMC navigates local content challenges: Adjusting MG brand operations and delaying new car launch
At the online investor conference on August 26, Ching-wu Chien, vice President of China Motor Corp. (CMC), addressed the company's response to new government regulations mandating...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Manz AG anticipates growth in advanced packaging amid CoWoS shortage
The semiconductor industry is experiencing a surge in demand for advanced packaging technologies, driven by the rapid growth of high-end AI servers and generative AI. This trend has...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Hota JV reportedly eyeing Tesla robot supply chain
Taiwan-based Hota Industrial MFG is reportedly trying to enter Tesla's humanoid robot supply chain via Main Drive, its joint venture with the Mirle Group. Both sides are reportedly...
Monday 26 August 2024
Longsys-Kingston joint venture stalls, Shanghai plant sale in limbo
The partnership between memory giants Longsys and Kingston seems to have hit a major snag.
Monday 26 August 2024
Taiwan-based machinery sector faces challenges from geopolitical tensions and net-zero push, shifts to global expansion
The Taiwan-based machinery sector, which relies heavily on exports and is therefore highly vulnerable to global influences, is facing significant challenges, particularly from geopolitical...
Monday 26 August 2024
ZT Systems' manufacturing up for grabs after AMD's acquisition
AMD has made a bold play in the AI computing market, announcing a US$4.9 billion acquisition of ZT Systems, a key player in hyperscale computing.
Monday 26 August 2024
MCU industry faces diverging fortunes in China and Taiwan
As the traditional peak season for MCU production approaches in the third quarter, the industry's outlook is characterized by a stark contrast between China and Taiwan. While Chinese...
Monday 26 August 2024
AI accelerates green manufacturing shift amid ESG pressure
Smart manufacturing is reducing the industry's reliance on human labor and opening the door to green manufacturing amid the global push for environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
Monday 26 August 2024
Humanoid robot viability assessed by supply chain players
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to begin limited production of humanoid robots by 2025. Meanwhile, Chinese company Unitree Robotics has already listed its humanoid robots...
Monday 26 August 2024
Nankai Trough earthquake threatens Japan's semiconductor industry
A major earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on August 8. Although the industrial impact was relatively minor, the Japanese government warned that this event...
Monday 26 August 2024
Ford holds back BEVs, strengthens HEVs in direct contrast to Honda
Ford is greatly reducing BEV investments while strengthening its business in HEVs, which are cheaper and easier to sell.
Monday 26 August 2024
Foxconn denies low yields of made-in-India iPhones
Foxconn's Tucheng headquarters hosted a traditional Ghost Festival ceremony on August 23. Following the event, chairman Young Liu addressed recent speculation, assuring investors...
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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