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Friday 10 January 2025
Apple executive departs Indonesia after iPhone ban deal hiccup
The Apple Inc. executive leading talks with Indonesia to lift the country's iPhone 16 sales ban departed Jakarta on Wednesday, after a late-stage about-face from a minister scuttled...
Friday 10 January 2025
Nvidia, MediaTek to expand partnership; reportedly include chip for Nintendo's Switch 2
According to industry sources, Nvidia and MediaTek are broadening their collaboration to include core chips for Nintendo's Switch 2 gaming consoles, following their partnership in...
Friday 10 January 2025
China's automotive chip reliance poses risks to EV ambitions
While China has established a leading position in global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and sales, the country continues to face significant hurdles in achieving self-sufficiency...
Friday 10 January 2025
Microloops sets revenue records in 4Q24 on strong cooling demand
Microloops, a leading cooling module manufacturer, reached new revenue milestones driven by increased demand from Nvidia and AMD's upcoming graphics cards. The company reported revenue...
Thursday 9 January 2025
US targets Tencent: in-depth look at WeChat's future and Apple's China dilemma
The US Department of Defense's decision to add Tencent to its Entity List may significantly impact its flagship messaging app, WeChat, especially the international version. This escalation...
Thursday 9 January 2025
China continues EV subsidies, with fresh price war looming
Competition in China's electric vehicle (EV) market has intensified right at the start of 2025, with vendors lowering prices and the government offering subsidies to stimulate purc...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Chinese automakers set ambitious targets amid EV subsidy extension
China's automobile market is poised for significant growth in 2025, bolstered by the continuation of government electric vehicle (EV) purchase subsidy programs aimed at stimulating...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Honor targets Indonesian premium smartphone market amid iPhone ban
Chinese smartphone brand Honor is preparing to challenge the Indonesian premium smartphone segment with devices priced above US$300. By 2025, the company plans to launch 30 products...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Meta ends Quest Pro production as premium MR headsets struggle
Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's premium mixed reality (MR) offerings have struggled to gain traction, with Apple's headset selling only 500,000 units in 2024. High pricing at US$3,499...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Tesla's shift towards AI robotics challenges traditional automotive strategies
Tesla may shift its focus more towards AI robotics than automobiles by 2025. However, the rise of hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) is creating significant...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs to fuel sales growth at Taiwan OSATs in 2025
The launch of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 is expected to drive growth at Taiwan's packaging and testing houses in the supply chain of the latest GPU series in 2025, according to industry...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
China's mobile subsidies boost PA supply chain outlook for 1Q25
Chinese government subsidies for mobile devices have sparked optimism among Taiwan's power amplifier (PA) supply chain players, with industry sources expecting a revival in China's...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Panel prices expected to recover amid rising demands in major economies
In the latter half of 2024, China's introduction of a trade-in program has revitalized the panel market, with subsidies expected to extend into 2025. This initiative is prompting...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Indonesia approves Apple's AirTag manufacturing project
Apple plans to invest US$1 billion to speed up the iPhone 16 launch in Indonesia, including building an AirTag factory. Indonesian officials met with Apple on January 7 and approved...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Foreign brands lose ground in China's smartphone market amid subsidies and pricing pressure
China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) data shows that foreign smartphone makers shipped 3.04 million units in China in November 2024, a sharp 47% decrease...