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Monday 4 November 2024
US fines GlobalFoundries US$500,000 for wafer shipments to Entity List
The US imposed a US$500,000 in mitigated penalty against GlobalFoundries for shipments of semiconductors to entity-listed Chinese firms as the US works to close sanctions loopholes...
Thursday 24 October 2024
TSMC chips in Huawei AI accelerator cast doubt on SMIC's capabilities
Chinese foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) has found itself in a precarious position following a recent TechInsights teardown report concerning a TSMC-manufactured...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
TSMC flags potential Huawei chip violation to US, raising export control concerns
TSMC has notified the US Department of Commerce about a potential breach of export regulations after Canadian research firm TechInsights discovered that Huawei's latest AI chip, the...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
China's semiconductor powerhouses unite as Beijing unleashes massive stimulus push
Over the weekend of September 21, 2024, more than 300 industry leaders from renowned companies such as STMicroelectronics (STM), AMD, Huawei, SMIC, Hua Hong Semiconductor, Yangtze...
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.
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Chinese chipmakers gearing up for Huawei's next flagship launch despite hefty cost
Huawei is preparing to launch its latest flagship Mate 70 series, a product bolstered by substantial government support and suppliers, particularly SMIC, who are reportedly sacrificing...
Friday 13 September 2024
Loongson develops new AI GPU in-house
China-based Loongson Technology has developed its second-generation GPU series in-house, with computing power four times that of the previous generation.
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Huawei reenters the ring after 6 years, championing 7nm Mate XT following 3nm iPhone 16 announcement
On September 10, Huawei and Apple, the former dominant entities in the global smartphone industry, simultaneously unveiled their next smartphones after a six-year hiatus.
Monday 9 September 2024
Weekly news roundup: speculation grows on HiSilicon's production capacity amid SMIC's evolving revenue trends
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of September 2 - September 6.
Thursday 5 September 2024
SMIC and Intel diverge as geopolitical risks boost SMIC while Intel sees limited gains
Intel has been dealing with ongoing losses and is reportedly exploring various cost-cutting measures and monetization strategies for its foundry services. Meanwhile, SMIC, which also...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Speculation grows on HiSilicon's production capacity amid SMIC's evolving revenue trends
Huawei's HiSilicon Full-Connection Conference is scheduled for September 9 in Shenzhen, just one day before Apple's annual iPhone launch event. While the timing's intent remains unclear,...
Friday 30 August 2024
SMIC to launch four new 12-inch fabs after 2025, targeting 28nm and above for local demand
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), China's leading foundry, is significantly expanding its production capacity with four new 12-inch wafer fabs in Beijing,...
Friday 30 August 2024
SMIC reports sharp profit decline amid revenue growth in 1H24
China's largest pure-play foundry, SMIC, reported a significant decline in profitability despite revenue growth in its latest financial results. The company remains cautious despite...
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Intel's board shakeup: Lip-Bu Tan's sudden exit sparks speculation about the tech giant's struggles
Lip-Bu Tan, the founder of Cadence Design Systems and a prominent figure in tech venture capital, resigned abruptly from Intel's board of directors on August 19. This unexpected departure...
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...