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Friday 18 October 2024
Taiwan's machinery sector navigates ECFA uncertainties, but US market recovery brings hope
Taiwan's machinery sector, particularly its machine tool makers, is navigating an uneven market recovery and multiple challenges. While the US market shows signs of improvement, China's...
Friday 18 October 2024
Apple, Huawei lose steam, paving the way for Android SoC market breakthrough
Apple's sales growth in China has slowed in 2024, falling behind previous years' trends. Huawei, having re-entered the flagship market with its Mate 60 series in 2023, is now reportedly...
Friday 18 October 2024
TSMC 2024 revenue may exceed NT$3 trillion; several market concerns remain
The TSMC's earnings call on October 17, 2024, showcased impressive results, exceeding the expectations of investors and research institutions alike. While TSMC has provided positive...
Friday 18 October 2024
Mixed smartphone outlook for Apple and competitors
The outlook for Apple's iPhone and competitors' smartphones may be mixed, but Largan Precision, a leading phone camera lens supplier, remains conservative about the overall market.
Thursday 17 October 2024
Adani reportedly talking with more Israel firms in semiconductor foray
After a partnership with Israel-based Tower Semiconductor for a wafer fab in India, the Adani Group is reportedly talking with two large Israel-based nich technology firms to form...
Thursday 17 October 2024
China imposes restrictions on SiC expansion
Thanks to improving yields in producing silicon carbide (SiC), China has achieved an abundant supply of substrates, even resulting in oversupply. The country has reportedly begun...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Chinese EV makers seek reduced output targets in Thailand amid investment wave
Amid a wave of investment by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers in Thailand, which aims to establish itself as an EV production hub, these manufacturers are requesting a reduction...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Vietnam's stable policies attract partnerships from global AI, semiconductor companies
In early October 2024, Nguyen Chi Dung, the Minister of Planning and Investment in Vietnam, announced that the government is prepared to collaborate with global artificial intelligence...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Apple AI services to expand next year; potentially squeezing Samsung Galaxy S25's market space
In 2024, despite sluggish global sales of Apple's iPhone 16 series, bank analysts are optimistic about a potential reversal through updates to the company's AI service, "Apple Intelligence."...
Thursday 17 October 2024
China Shock 2.0: global shipping rates signal end of overcapacity or new slowdown?
Amid sluggish domestic consumption and waning investment, China's manufacturing overcapacity—the vast output of the "world's factory"—is increasingly offloaded overseas...
Thursday 17 October 2024
TSMC expects 13% revenue growth in 4Q24
TSMC has disclosed that its third-quarter revenue and margins surpassed the guidance it provided three months ago. The pure-play foundry anticipates a 13% sequential increase in revenue...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Huawei suppliers face effort by US lawmakers to block chip gear
Key US lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to block Huawei Technologies Co. suppliers from buying American chipmaking gear, escalating efforts to prevent the sanctioned...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Apple secretly worked with China's BYD on long-range EV battery
Apple Inc. worked with Chinese automaker BYD Co. for years as part of its now-canceled car project, developing long-range batteries that helped lay the groundwork for technology used...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Arm reportedly attempts to bypass Arm China in IP licensing business and sell directly to Chinese customers
According to Chinese news outlets, Arm is allegedly attempting to bypass Arm China in its IP licensing business and sell directly to Chinese customers. Although Arm has not confirmed...
Thursday 17 October 2024
BOE upgrades flexible OLED screens to dominate flagship smartphone market
Following the successful launch of its 2K+ LTPO all-in-one screen in 2023, BOE, China's leading display manufacturer, is taking things up a notch for 2024. The company has upgraded...