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Thursday 5 December 2024
Lack of homegrown chips could stifle Taiwanese drone and LEO satellite development
Development of drones and low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites in Taiwan has been hindered by a lack of domestically developed chips, according to industry sources.
Thursday 5 December 2024
Etron aims for profitability in 1H25
Memory IC design house Etron Technology expects to return to profitability in the first half of 2025, as it actively pursues edge AI potential for gross margin enhancement.
Thursday 5 December 2024
Unisoc secures US$448 million funding to boost 5G chip development
Tsinghua Unigroup's chip subsidiary Unisoc announced plans to secure an additional CNY2 billion (US$448 million) in equity financing, following its earlier CNY4 billion (US$896 million)...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Foxconn steps up AI deployment in green energy
Amid surging electricity demands and growing potential in green energy, Foxconn is strengthening its market presence by leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency and value cr...
Thursday 5 December 2024
US chip curbs further accelerate China domestic automotive chip production
Following the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) addition of over 100 Chinese companies to its entity list, China's four major associations for automobiles, internet, semiconductors,...
Thursday 5 December 2024
CSPs accelerate custom chip adoption amid ASIC market expansion
AWS announced significant cloud developments and custom chip design progress at its major conference in the US this week. The company's next-generation 3nm chip, Trainium 3, is set...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Taiwan chip firms' China ties in crosshairs as US expands chip ban
The expansion of US trade sanctions against Chinese semiconductor firms has raised concerns among Taiwanese companies regarding their business relationships with Chinese customers...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Microchip expansion halt is a wake-up call for Chinese automotive MCU makers
Following American chipmaker Microchip Technology's announcement regarding the closure of its Fab 2 wafer factory in Arizona and pause in its application for US semiconductor subsidies,...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Foldable phone dreams falter as profits wane
The foldable phone market is facing mounting pressure as several Chinese smartphone brands consider withdrawing from the segment, citing poor profitability and operational challenges...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Intel CEO exit offers crucial lessons for Samsung's reform
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's departure has sparked debates in South Korea regarding the prospects for the equally struggling chip-making titan Samsung Electronics (Samsung). However,...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
China chip firms accelerate local supply chain development amid new US export controls
China's semiconductor industry is ramping up efforts to reduce dependence on US technology following Washington's latest round of export restrictions, with multiple domestic firms...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
TV panel prices unlikely to drop in short term, though price increases will also take time, says manufacturers
Since late August, China's "trade-in" policy has gradually revitalized demand for LCD TV panels, easing the decline in prices. As a result, global TV shipments are expected to see...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
WSTS revises upward 2024 semiconductor growth forecast to 19%
The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) has issued an optimistic outlook for the semiconductor industry, revising its 2024 predictions upward. The forecast anticipates a robust...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
New US trade ban may impede Tsinghua Unigroup's comeback
Chinese semiconductor firm Tsinghua Unigroup's road to recovery faces new obstacles, as its two major stakeholders, Beijing Wise Road Asset Management (Wise Road Capital) and Beijing...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Meco Technology targets self-pay healthcare market with three innovative solutions
Taiwan's national health insurance system is well known in the world for its unparalleled quality and services. It allows equal access to healthcare for all citizens. Even the economically...