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Thursday 3 October 2024
China's largest NOR Flash manufacturer receives IPO approval
XMC, a leading Chinese semiconductor manufacturer specializing in NOR Flash memory chips, has received approval for its IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market, one of the...
Thursday 3 October 2024
TSMC and G42 connection: Cerebras faces supply chain and geopolitical risks under scrutiny amid IPO
Cerebras Systems, a leading competitor in the AI processor market dominated by Nvidia, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq. The company's S-1 filing reveals...
Thursday 3 October 2024
BYD reportedly plans to establish EV plant in India in 2025
China-based automotive giant BYD is reportedly in talks with Indian conglomerates Reliance Group and Adani Group to set up a local manufacturing base in India. This move comes despite...
Thursday 3 October 2024
China solar energy sector dogged by oversupply
China's solar energy firms, which have 85% of the global market, are being hit by an unprecedented level of oversupply and encountering export challenges in the European and US markets,...
Thursday 3 October 2024
US bets on AI to develop sustainable materials, strengthen semiconductor leadership
The US Department of Commerce has announced a new initiative to maintain the country's semiconductor industry leadership by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to develop sustainable...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
BYD speeds up solid-state battery rollout, targeting full adoption within 5 years
The electric vehicle (EV) sector is intensifying efforts to advance solid-state battery technology, with BYD's chief scientist Yubo Lian announcing that commercialization could occur...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Intel's fall from grace: a cautionary tale of missed opportunities and missteps
What happens when a tech giant starts to stumble? For outsiders, Intel's decline may come as a shock. However, for industry insiders, the failure of the semiconductor giant can be...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Arm expresses interest in Intel's product division despite x86 rivalry
Reports suggest that in addition to Qualcomm, Arm has expressed interest in acquiring Intel's product division. However, public speculation indicates that due to the deep-rooted rivalry...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Europe faces data center capacity shortage in sovereign AI race
As governments strive to develop sovereign AI capabilities to reduce reliance on foreign technology, Europe confronts a critical challenge: its data center capacities are inadequate...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Patent war between Huawei, MediaTek to commence after China's Golden Week
The patent infringement trial between Huawei and MediaTek is set to officially commence after China's Golden Week, no earlier than October 25, 2024. The patent at the center of the...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Wanzhou Meng returns to Huawei's core leadership, spotlight on Mate 70 launch in her new role
Huawei CFO Wanzhou Meng has resumed her position as rotating chairperson under the company's leadership system, beginning her six-month term on October 1, 2024, which will run until...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Will EU dispute derail Taiwan's offshore wind ambitions?
Taiwan's ambitious offshore wind plans are facing a significant challenge as the island nation grapples with a dispute with the European Union over local content requirements. The...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Fire at Tata's iPhone parts factory threatens India production amid festive season
A fire at Tata Electronics' iPhone components factory in Tamil Nadu, India, has left the resumption of operations uncertain. Apple will need to find an alternative source for iPhone...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Can Taiwan firms survive next to EV battery giants?
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for use in electric vehicles (EV) are regarded as the second most important strategic industry in many countries, after semiconductors. Manufacturers...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
iPhone 16 series faces fierce competition as Samsung and Xiaomi deliver counterpunches
Despite mixed reviews globally for Apple's iPhone 16 series, strong support from telecom companies, retail distributors, and e-commerce platforms has driven sales of the iPhone 16...