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Wednesday 20 November 2024
Competition in automotive chips intensifies as Taiwan-based companies target mid-to-high-end market
In recent years, Taiwan-based IC design companies have massively entered the automotive chip sector, seeking growth opportunities beyond consumer electronics. The automotive chip...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
WPG to see weaker growth in 2025, with opportunities in auto solutions
AI was the name of the game for the semiconductor supply chain in 2024, according to IC distributor WPG Holdings, yet shifting supply-demand balance may lead to slightly slower growth...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
AI servers, AI PCs, and automotive electronics to drive 2025 sales growth for Taiwan ODMs
Taiwanese IT product manufacturers expect AI server demand to drive their growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, as consumer electronics enters the traditional low season. Looking...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
India's wearable market experiences consecutive shipment declines
India, once the world's fastest-growing wearable market, saw a substantial fall in shipments for two quarters in a row as vendors reduced product launches and maintained cautious...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Chinese automotive giants dazzle with smart driving innovations, steering China's 2025 market trends
Auto Guangzhou 2024, opening on November 15, stands as China's final flagship auto event of the year. It previews key trends that will shape the 2025 automotive market. With 1,171...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
AMD distributor Weikeng eyes 2025 AI boom
Peripheral IC distributor Weikeng Industrial has seen robust growth in 2024 driven by strong AI demand, which is expected to continue into 2025 as prospects for AI servers and PCs...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Nichidenbo expects AI servers to drive growth in 2025, as PC, consumer product shipments remain stable
Passive component distributor Nichidenbo held its earnings call on November 18, during which company president and spokesman Yao-kuo Yu forecasted steady growth in the PC and consumer...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
IPC makers expect market rebound soon, but are weary about new US administration
Despite signs of a possible rebound in the industrial control market, industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers believe performance will depend on related policies once US President-elect...
Monday 18 November 2024
Brands compete in the AI+ eyewear market, with Xiaomi and Baidu joining the fray
Recently, Meta unveiled its new augmented reality (AR) glasses prototype, Orion, alongside the smart glasses, Ray-Ban Meta, which was developed in collaboration with Ray-Ban. This...
Monday 18 November 2024
EU-China trade war reshapes solar and EV landscape
Trade disputes between the EU and China, especially in the solar and automotive sectors, underscore the intricate nature of global trade. Chinese manufacturers have shown resilience...
Monday 18 November 2024
Hiwin sees bright US automation prospects amid Europe's slowdown
Following a five-year hiatus, Hiwin resumed its in-person earnings call, providing an updated outlook for 2025. The company expects increased economic clarity post-US presidential...
Monday 18 November 2024
India reportedly plans import curbs on PC and notebook hardware to boost local manufacturing in 2025
Despite existing incentives for local IT hardware production, India is reportedly planning to introduce stricter policies requiring PC and notebook manufacturers to reduce imports...
Friday 15 November 2024
China exports only 2.6% of EVs to North America from Jan to Sep 2024; likely to decline even further post-Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump's policies tend to prioritize "America First" and "Made in America," with the objective of protecting domestic industries
Friday 15 November 2024
Germany's automotive cuts feed semiconductor talent race
Europe's automotive sector is facing sweeping changes, marked by mass layoffs and factory closures, with Germany's top automakers—Volkswagen AG, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz—feeling...
Friday 15 November 2024
Power device firm Panjit eyeing bigger presence in Europe
Panjit International, a Taiwanese MOSFET and silicon carbide (SiC) diode supplier, is working to expand its footprint in Europe with its offerings for automotive, electric vehicle...