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Thursday 7 March 2024
Germany in semiconductor spotlight with Taiwan in TSMC JV
Following the recent grand opening of Kumamoto Wafer Fab 1 by Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), a joint venture between TSMC and Japan's Sony, Denso, and Toyota,...
Thursday 7 March 2024
Is Taiwan's defense industry up for asymmetric warfare?
As China's National People's Congress holds its annual Two Sessions meeting, the defense budget for 2024 submitted by China's Ministry of Finance has revealed a 7.2% growth to reach...
Thursday 7 March 2024
India and the Netherlands join hands on semiconductor opportunities
According to a report co-developed by India and the Netherlands, the two countries will join hands in the semiconductor sector.
Thursday 7 March 2024
Satellite wars: Xiaomi challenges Apple and Huawei with 14 Ultra
In the wake of Apple and Huawei's trailblazing efforts, Xiaomi's latest offering, the 14 Ultra, is making waves yet again, heralding a new era in mobile communication. With satellite...
Tuesday 5 March 2024
China tech leaders propose AI policy advice amid mounting pressure on economic growth
For the first time in three decades, the press conference of China's Premier after the "Two Sessions" was scrapped, reflecting unspeakable pressure to face grilling questions regarding...
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Can Huawei fill the gap in the Chinese AI Chip market left by Nividia amid US restrictions?
With Nvidia restricted from exporting high-end artificial intelligence (AI) processors to China, all eyes turn to Huawei to see if it can fill the market gap. While Huawei's latest...
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Samsung handset supply chain in northern Vietnam
Based on an observation of upstream suppliers and downstream customers of Samsung Electronics and its associated companies in the north of Vietnam, DIGITIMES Research has found that...
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun advocates green manufacturing, AI talent, and EV safety at China's Two Sessions
Xiaomi Group's Chairman and CEO, Lei Jun, has unveiled four pivotal national initiatives during China's "Two Sessions," addressing critical areas in AI talent training and sustaina...
Tuesday 5 March 2024
China sees withdrawals from foreign firms in chip packaging and testing business
Amid the global geopolitical tension and an indigenization endeavor, China has seen an outflow of investments in the chip packaging and test industry when a series of Taiwan-based...
Tuesday 5 March 2024
EU counterpunch: recycling initiative battles China's wind power onslaught
In a seismic shift for the global wind power industry, 2023 witnessed a profound upheaval catalyzed by aggressive...
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Tata fab in India to begin construction in mid-March, says PSMC chairperson
After announcing plans to set up fabs in Japan, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC) said it will assist Tata Electronics in building India's first 300mm wafer fab in...
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Chinese semiconductor market remains oversupplied
China's semiconductor market is being hit by a host of problems, such as overcapacity, with a bumpy ride likely lying ahead throughout 2024, according to industry sources.
Monday 4 March 2024
Chinese chip industry's space race behind the curtain of MWC 2024
On the sidelines of the overarching US-China tech rivalry unfolding across multiple domains, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2024 took place between Feb. 26 - 29, featuring...
Monday 4 March 2024
From ocean to orbit: the thriving maritime satellite sector
In the vast expanse of maritime affairs, a technological tide is turning, driven by the clarity of satellite communication's application. Once dominated by antennas connecting geosynchronous...
Friday 1 March 2024
Up periscope! The companies hitting the jackpot in the 2024 smartphone lens lottery
Periscope lenses are set to become the staple of high-end smartphones.