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Tuesday 26 November 2024
Samsung's market risks, SK Hynix's fab dependence: Diverging paths to decoupling from China
South Korean media report that SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics have reduced their reliance on China over the past seven quarters. SK Hynix's China revenue dropped from 30% to 24%,...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Shifting gears: US tariffs reshape global automotive supply chain
Heightened US tariff policies are rattling the automotive industry, threatening higher vehicle costs. Industry insiders note that while the US mandates final assembly domestically,...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Huawei unveils its 'most powerful' new device ahead of expanded US ban
Huawei's product launch event took place on the afternoon of November 26, showcasing what it claims to be the "most powerful" Mate in history, along with the fourth iteration of Harmony...
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
AMD inaugurate the second phase of Bengaluru design center
AMD inaugurated an R&D center in India while affirming its commitment to invest the US$400 million announced in 2023. The company is building two supercomputers in India specifically...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Nvidia GB200 supply shift fuels breakout growth for Taiwan's tier-2 server makers in 2025
Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell chips, launched in November, are gearing up for a production surge starting in early 2025. Strong demand for Hopper and GB200 models has already outstripped...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Deglobalization accelerates global brands' supply chain reshuffle
Geopolitical tensions have spurred another major shift in global supply chains, as highlighted by TSMC founder Morris Chang's proclamation that globalization is dead. With Donald...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Tesla faces fierce competition as FSD eyes China debut
Tesla plans to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China by early 2025, though regulatory approval remains uncertain. Domestic automakers are intensifying efforts to...
Monday 25 November 2024
STMicroelectronics partners with Hua Hong Semiconductor to boost local production in China's EV market
STMicroelectronics unveiled a strategic partnership with China's Hua Hong Semiconductor, with a plan to commence production of 40nm process MCUs in Shenzhen by the end of 2025. STMicroelectronics...
Monday 25 November 2024
GIS narrows losses, outlines Vietnam expansion and AR/VR ambitions
Touch panel maker GIS posted a net loss of NT$73.86 million (approx. US$2.28 million) for the first three quarters of 2024, a marked improvement from the NT$1.8 billion loss a year...
Monday 25 November 2024
Apple India sales hit US$8 billion on strong iPhone sales
According to the Mint, Business Standard, and the Times of India, Tofler cited Apple India's corporate filing with the Registrar of Companies of India,...
Friday 22 November 2024
Trump-style 'Made in USA' could end tariff exemptions for China-made notebooks and smartphones
Donald Trump's expected return to the White House on January 20, 2025, has intensified speculation over his trade policy plans. Liu, Director of the Regional Development Study Center...
Friday 22 November 2024
Xiaomi to replace GetApps with Indus AppStore in India
Xiaomi will replace its GetApps store with PhonePe's Indus AppStore in India starting January 2025 to improve user experience, addressing concerns about intrusive ads and privacy...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
VinFast emerges as Vietnam's leading EV maker amid push to meet year-end delivery targets
VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker often referred to as the "Tesla of Vietnam," reported sales of 11,000 units in October, securing its position as Vietnam's leading electric vehicle...