CONNECT WITH US
GeoWatch
Essential technology and geopolitical news recap.
Essential technology and geopolitical news recap, GeoWatch, focuses on the tech supply chain, providing effortless insights.

DIGITMES Asia provides basic users with unlimited access to toll-free articles. Sign up for free subscription now to continue your reading!

Subscribe Now
IN THE NEWS
Friday 16 February 2024
SMIC's bold expansions spark concerns about potential mature-process overcapacity
Foreign media outlets have raised concerns over Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation's (SMIC) ambitious mature process capacity expansion plans, warning of potential...
Friday 16 February 2024
Pentagon-sanctioned Chinese LiDAR supplier focuses on chip design amid increased shipment
Added by the US Department of Defense to the list of Chinese military companies, Chinese LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) company Hesai Technology continues to see growing shipment...
Friday 16 February 2024
US think tank urges India to bolster semiconductor investment appeal
A recent report from a US-based think tank suggested ways the Indian government can enhance regulatory stability and business conditions to attract more semiconductor investments.
Friday 16 February 2024
Vietnam’s rare earth promise turns to dust as China's production soars
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has downgraded its predictions for Vietnam's rare earth production.
Friday 16 February 2024
Chinese EVs to gain traction in Europe despite obstacles on the horizon
Latest data showed China has won the title of the world's largest automobile exporter for the first time, thanks partly to its leading EV expertise. The automotive industry has watched...
Friday 16 February 2024
VW surpasses BYD as China's top car vendor
According to international media reports, the Chinese automotive market saw an unexpected sales performance in January from Volkswagen, which took first place in local production...
Friday 16 February 2024
Geopolitical turmoil fuels Taiwan's rise as key supply chain hub
Amid the escalating rifts of the US-China trade war, the concept of supply chains is undergoing a fundamental transformation. No longer just a logistical network, supply chains are...
Thursday 15 February 2024
BYD considers Mexico plant, eyeing the US market
China-based EV maker BYD will likely establish a production base in Mexico, which could help establish its presence in North America and facilitate its entry into the US later. As...
Thursday 15 February 2024
Why TSMC may have different strategies in Japan and Arizona? Q&A with former TSMC General Counsel Richard Thurston
Asia Pacific (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, and Singapore) accounts for 84% of global chip exports and is home to 10 of the 16 semiconductor exporters and the top six suppliers, which...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
India emerges as key player in solar trade amidst Xinjiang forced labor sanction
India saw a surge in solar product exports, particularly to the US, as China faces restrictions and trade barriers to sell its products to the US market. A report found that China-based...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
China SiC capabilities push means global competition: Q&A with SAS chairperson Doris Hsu (II)
With the government's support, Chinese companies have scaled the silicon carbide (SiC) segment and secured partnerships with some international IDMs. In the second part of an interview...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Taiwan's energy players lead charge into Southeast Asian and Japanese markets
The quest for green energy has intensified as nations strive for carbon neutrality. Taiwan's energy giants are nurturing the domestic green energy market and setting their sights...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Chinese suppliers make up majority of Vision Pro supply chain, say sources
Chinese suppliers command most of the supply chain for Apple's new Vision Pro spatial computer, while suppliers from the US, Japan, and South Korea retain control of critical components,...
Tuesday 6 February 2024
TSMC unlikely to adopt High-NA EUV for 2nm, A14 processes
TSMC has not placed orders for high-numerical aperture (High-NA) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) tools and is unlikely to use the technology in 2nm and 1.4nm (A14) process manufacturing,...
Monday 5 February 2024
Eeny meeny miny SMIC: US removes China's SMIC HK from military companies list
SMIC Hong Kong International Company Limited (SMIC HK) has been removed from the US Department of Defense (DOD) 1260H list of Chinese military companies.