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Wednesday 18 December 2024
Musk tips AI robots, drones as next boom, Taiwan plays catch up
In remarks at the Executive Yuan's 12th National Science and Technology Conference on December 16, TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei relayed insights from Elon Musk, who envisions multi-functional...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Taiwan-based MSI launches locally-made notebooks in India
Eyeing India's potential in the notebook market amid a make-in-India push, Taiwan-based MSI launches locally-produced notebooks and plans to expand its retail presence.
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Onsemi's dual focus on automotive electrification and AI data centers sharpens with China push
Amid shifting dynamics in the power semiconductor market, Onsemi is leveraging China as a key growth driver for its dual focus on automotive electrification and AI data centers. Celebrating...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
US tightened chip controls put Samsung's China operations at risk
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has expanded semiconductor export controls to include high bandwidth memory (HBM), a crucial component for artificial...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
US reportedly investigates Chinese semiconductors with possible tariffs amid dominance concerns
The US reportedly plans to invoke Section 301 of the Trade Act to investigate Chinese semiconductors, focusing on mature process chips in medical devices, cars, and smartphones. The...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Gogoro faces leadership shakeup, layoffs, and delisting concerns
Taiwanese electric scooter maker Gogoro's challenges this year have been mounting. It has faced prolonged scrutiny over production origins, and in September, founder Horace Luke departed,...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Notebook brands seek production beyond Vietnam as Trump 2.0 tariffs looms
With Donald Trump ready to take office in January 2025, notebook brands are asking their upstream supply chain partners to establish plants outside Vietnam, amid growing concerns...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Qualcomm-Arm licensing dispute heads to court amid settlement speculation
Major semiconductor design titans Qualcomm and Arm have begun their legal battle this week in the US court, with both sides presenting their arguments in a case that centers on licensing...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Mature manufacturing process prices expected to dip in 2025
Industry sources indicate that prices for mature semiconductor manufacturing process tape-outs will likely decrease in 2025, primarily driven by higher tape-out demand from integrated...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
US tariffs aim to steer global trade directions, says Pegatron chairman
In response to new US tariffs that may be imposed by US President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming administration, Pegatron chairman TH Tung pointed out that the US should value its...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Chinese solar firm plans Malaysia expansion following US countervailing duty
Days after the US government announced fresh countervailing duties on solar products from Southeast Asian countries, targeting Chinese companies, China-based solar inverter manufacturer...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Apple selects Chinese supplier for next-gen HomePod displays
In a strategic move to diversify its display supply chain, Apple has selected Tianma Microelectronics to provide 7-inch LCD panels for its upcoming screen-equipped HomePod, scheduled...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Taiwan's triple threat in renewable energy: solar dumping, wind failure, and geothermal concerns
The Taiwan government's unclear position on renewable energy manufacturing has triggered a "race to the bottom" across its clean energy sectors in 2024. The recent controversy over...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Chinese manufacturers stockpile South Korean components ahead of Trump 2.0
Despite continued weak demand for South Korean displays and components in 2024, an unexpected recovery has emerged near year-end. Analysts interpret this trend as a response to the...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Chinese hybrids evade EV tariffs, gain ground in EU
Chinese automakers, led by BYD, are leveraging hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to strengthen their foothold in the European market, where the European Union's (EU) increased tariffs...