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Tuesday 16 April 2024
InnoEX 2024: China-based exhibitors nearly double, aerospace and robots gain prominence
AI took center stage at the 2nd Hong Kong International Innovation and Technology Expo (InnoEX) and the 20th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), as AI technologies and applications...
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Intel urges collaboration between partners from Taiwan and India
At the Taiwan and India Ecosystem Partners Connection event held on April 12, Grace Wang, vice president and general manager at Intel Taiwan, encouraged Intel's partners in Taiwan...
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Tesla reportedly in talks with Tata for chip supply, prioritizes local partners over international giants
Ahead of a meeting between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it is reported that Tesla is talking with Tata Electronics for chip supply and is looking to...
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Despite US subsidies, challenges just about to begin for TSMC and Samsung
TSMC and Samsung Electronics stand to gain from subsidies provided by the US government to a lesser extent, according to sources at semiconductor equipment companies.
Monday 15 April 2024
Samsung gets US$6.4 billion from CHIPS Act, promises to bring HBM and advanced packaging to Texas
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) and Samsung Electronics signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) on April 15 to provide up to US$6.4 billion in direct funding...
Monday 15 April 2024
Apple faces worst iPhone slump since COVID-19 as China rivals rise
Apple Inc.'s iPhone shipments slid a worse-than-projected 10% in the March quarter, reflecting flagging sales in China despite a broader smartphone industry rebound.
Monday 15 April 2024
Chinese telecom bidding market rebounds, stoking replenishment demand for network ICs
The Chinese telecom bidding market is on the upswing, as major tenders are being issued by key telecom operators.
Monday 15 April 2024
Amkor, Infineon collaborate to fortify European semi supply chain
Infineon Technologies recently announced a multi-year partnership with Amkor Technology, a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services. Both companies have agreed...
Monday 15 April 2024
UK antitrust watchdog sirens market monopoly amid tech giants' AI investments
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) cautioned tech giants about their AI investments, citing potential monopolistic behavior.
Monday 15 April 2024
TSMC unveils BOD nominees, including vice chair of US DOC advisory council
TSMC has nominated ten candidates for its board of directors, including three new independent directors.
Monday 15 April 2024
Indian retailers threaten to stop selling OnePlus smartphones in May
Retailers in southern India threatened to stop selling OnePlus smartphones starting in May as China-based smartphone brands are facing hurdles in a market they once viewed as lucra...
Monday 15 April 2024
China-based SICC becomes second-largest SiC wafer provider globally
As silicon carbide (SiC) substrates continued to evolve toward larger sizes, the 200mm substrate has become a hotly contested technology field.
Monday 15 April 2024
Rapidus announces US subsidiary, California office, and GM
Rapidus has announced the formation of a US subsidiary, Rapidus Design Solutions (RDS), the establishment of an Americas office in Santa Clara, California, and the appointment of...
Monday 15 April 2024
SMIC-backed chipmaker plays catchup as China formulates silicon IP strategy
According to reports from various Chinese media outlets such as National Business Daily and 21st Century Business Herald, top Chinese IC design service providers...
Monday 15 April 2024
China's chip equipment industry gains momentum in import substitution, alarming foreign suppliers
China currently relies heavily on imports for over 85% of its semiconductor equipment needs, showcasing a self-supply rate of only about 14%.