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Wednesday 8 May 2024
US government to grant small, medium-sized auto suppliers US$100 million for EV transition
The US is giving its automotive industry another boost toward EVs. The federal government will offer over US$100 million in grants to help small- and medium-sized automotive components...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Taiwan semiconductor prowess formidable, to be further bolstered by mega innovation program, says PSMC chair
Taiwan's prowess in semiconductors cannot be underestimated, exceeding even that of Intel, and the 10-year NT$300 billion Taiwan Chip-driven Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP)...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
EU's AI Act: a milestone in legislation or a regulatory nightmare?
The European Parliament made a significant announcement on March 13, 2024, declaring the passage of the "AI Act," set to be implemented in phases beginning in mid-2025.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
UMC sees April revenue hit 16-month high
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) has reported April revenue increased 8.7% sequentially to a 16-month high of NT$19.74 billion (US$608.3 million).
Wednesday 8 May 2024
EV makers reportedly compensate South Korean battery companies due to declining procurement
EV manufacturers reportedly failed to purchase the minimum quantity of batteries stipulated by contracts as EV demand softens.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
BYD surges ahead in R&D, exceeding Tesla with satcom debut 'on the road'
With the rapid development of intelligent connected vehicles, cars have gradually become important mobile terminals, carrying an increasing number of interconnection needs based on...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Intel joins forces with Japanese firms to automate chip packaging by 2028
Intel has partnered with 14 Japan-based companies to develop manufacturing technology for IC backend manufacturing automation, which is anticipated to be commercialized by 2028, aiming...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Taiwan fab toolmakers eyeing orders from Malaysia
Apart from Taiwan and China, Malaysia has emerged as a new semiconductor powerhouse in Southeast Asia, thanks to its competitive production costs and support from global manufactur...
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Inside the battle for power in the era of energy wars
As emerging applications such as 5G, AIoT, and EV gradually ascend, the blueprint for smart cities becomes increasingly discernible. At this juncture, power supply and new energy...
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Penang to collaborate with Malaysian federal gov't to attract semiconductor investments
Penang state boasts Malaysia's most comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, and the state government remains committed to collaborating with the federal government to attract investments...
Tuesday 7 May 2024
MediaTek launches new 4nm SoC for flagship smartphones
MediaTek has introduced the Dimensity 9300+, the most recent high-end mobile chip in MediaTek's Dimensity series.
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Apple reported developing in-house AI chip for data centers
According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Apple is said to be working on a chip designed specifically for running artificial intelligence software on data...
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Johor surges as top data center hub in Malaysia amid growing multinational interest
Malaysia's Johor state has emerged as a main hub for data center construction in the country, attributed to its proximity to Singapore, relatively, inexpensive land, water, and electricity...
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Leapmotor reportedly to partner with Stellantis to sell EVs in India
Following investments from Stellantis in 2023, Chinese EV manufacturer Leapmotor is reportedly preparing to enter the Indian market. However, the company's plans could encounter obstacles...
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Samsung reportedly sets up a task force to grab Nvidia HBM3E orders
Aiming to secure orders for Nvidia's next-generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and regain its market-leading position, Samsung unprecedentedly mobilizes over 400 "semiconductor...