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Wednesday 28 August 2024
Apple unlikely to move capacity back to China, say sources
Rumor has it that Apple is seeking to partially reverse its production relocation, returning to China some of the manufacturing capacity it has had its suppliers move out of the country...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Memory demand may slightly benefit from new Chinese AAA game in 4Q24
The frenzy surrounding the launch of Black Myth: Wukong, China's first AAA game to find success in the global market, has spurred speculation of a ripple effect going into the traditional...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
CMC navigates local content challenges: Adjusting MG brand operations and delaying new car launch
At the online investor conference on August 26, Ching-wu Chien, vice President of China Motor Corp. (CMC), addressed the company's response to new government regulations mandating...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
SK Group obtains three major weapons to strike global AI market
To seize the initiative in AI, the SK Group revealed that it is ready to use "three weapons," namely HBM, GTAA, and energy solutions. It hopes to sound the attack on the semiconductor,...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
China-South Korea Semiconductor Fund fuels Wuxi's rise as a hub for South Korean chip firms
With TSMC expanding its presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe, many suppliers have followed suit, venturing abroad to establish new operations.
Tuesday 27 August 2024
India expands partnership with Singapore to include semiconductors and advanced manufacturing
Following a semiconductor collaboration with Malaysia, India further expanded its partnership with Singapore to include advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, aviation, and other...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Manz AG anticipates growth in advanced packaging amid CoWoS shortage
The semiconductor industry is experiencing a surge in demand for advanced packaging technologies, driven by the rapid growth of high-end AI servers and generative AI. This trend has...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Honor gets strategic investment from China Mobile
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor has received an investment from China Mobile Communication Co., the parent company of the country's largest mobile operator. While the exact...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
IBM closes R&D department in China amid shift in business strategy and widespread tech layoffs
Following the recent revelation that IBM had closed the intranet access for employees in its Chinese research and development and testing departments, on the morning of August 26,...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
China-based OSAT major delivers strong performance in 1H24
JCET, a leading Chinese semiconductor packaging and testing services provider, has announced impressive financial performance for the first half of 2024. The company reported a significant...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Hota JV reportedly eyeing Tesla robot supply chain
Taiwan-based Hota Industrial MFG is reportedly trying to enter Tesla's humanoid robot supply chain via Main Drive, its joint venture with the Mirle Group. Both sides are reportedly...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Taiwan-based lead frame manufacturers pivot to AI and automotive sectors amid recovery
Taiwan's lead frame manufacturers are showing signs of recovery, with a strategic focus on high-margin industries such as automotive electronics and high-end servers to boost profitability...
Monday 26 August 2024
Longsys-Kingston joint venture stalls, Shanghai plant sale in limbo
The partnership between memory giants Longsys and Kingston seems to have hit a major snag.
Monday 26 August 2024
Taiwan-based machinery sector faces challenges from geopolitical tensions and net-zero push, shifts to global expansion
The Taiwan-based machinery sector, which relies heavily on exports and is therefore highly vulnerable to global influences, is facing significant challenges, particularly from geopolitical...
Monday 26 August 2024
Former TSMC executive set to depart Samsung after two years as advanced packaging division restructures
In early 2023, Samsung Electronics welcomed former TSMC deputy director Jing-cheng "Vic" Lin to lead an advanced packaging task force to compete against TSMC. However, industry insiders...