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Wednesday 4 September 2024
Samsung's foldable devices under pressure amid rising sales competition
Despite Samsung Electronics' high expectations for the sales performance of its newly launched foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, intense competition from rivals...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Polish semiconductor suppliers gear up for SEMICON Taiwan 2024
With SEMICON Taiwan 2024 soon to kickstart on September 4, Polish semiconductor suppliers are preparing to strengthen their ties with Taiwan. Supported by the Polish Investment and...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Arizona bets big on semiconductors, echoing Taiwan's tech cluster model
As the global demand for chips continues to grow, Arizona is positioning itself as America's answer to Taiwan's semiconductor prowess. The state is rapidly evolving into a powerhouse...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
India's Kaynes reaffirms commitment to Telangana despite Gujarat project approval
Kaynes SemiCon, a subsidiary of Kaynes Technology, has reiterated its commitment to establishing an advanced electronics manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Telangana, despite recently...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Biden administration adds US$521 million subsidy for EV charging network expansion
The Biden administration had already allocated US$7.5 billion for the purpose of expanding the electrical vehicle (EV) charging network. Recently, it announced that a subsidy of US$521...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Foxconn expands software footprint with new Kaohsiung R&D center, CityGPT
As industry leaders like Acer founder Stan Shih emphasize the growing importance of software development in the AI era, Foxconn Technology (Hon Hai) has once again showcased its agility...
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,...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
SK Hynix unveils world's first 6th-gen 10nm-class DRAM, outpacing Samsung
SK Hynix has announced the successful development of the world's first sixth-generation 10nm-class DRAM (1c DRAM), surpassing industry leader Samsung Electronics in achieving mass...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Google reportedly considering mega data center in Vietnam
The Alphabet-owned company, Google, is reportedly exploring plans to build a large data center in Vietnam.
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Tamil Nadu signs MoUs with US firms to establish itself as a manufacturing hub
During a 17-day US tour aimed at attracting investments, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin met with representatives from Apple, Google, and Microsoft and signed memoranda of understanding...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Shenzhen seen as capital of NEVs in China
Shenzhen is regarded as China's new energy vehicle (NEV) capital. Its track record of policy promotion and the rise of BYD have cemented its position in China's new energy supply...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Japanese semiconductor equipment makers expect reduced revenue share from China amid rising investment elsewhere and import substitution
Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have experienced a significant revenue boost from China. However, with rising semiconductor investments in other markets like India,...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Geely EVs use Rohm new-gen SiC MOSFET bare chips
Rohm Semiconductor has announced the use of power modules equipped with the company's fourth-generation SiC MOSFET bare chips for traction inverters in three ZEEKR EV models manufactured...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
E Ink and Iris covets China's color e-paper market as its sales surge over 30% in 1H24
According to online monitoring data from Runto Technology (Runto), sales of color e-paper products in China's market grew by 318.2% year-on-year in the first half of 2024, with the...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Semiconductor equipment spending in China to fall amid new rising forces
Semiconductor equipment spending in China is poised to fall throughout 2027 while new forces emerge in Europe, Japan, and the US, where spending will surge, according to SEMI.