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Thursday 3 October 2024
China's largest OSAT provider JCET finalizes acquisition of WD's subsidiary in Shanghai
On September 30, 2024, JCET, a prominent leader in China's semiconductor packaging and testing industry, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Changjiang Management Co., had...
Thursday 3 October 2024
LGD sells Guangzhou LCD plant for US$1.54 billion, shifts focus to OLED
LG Display (LGD) has sold its LCD plant in Guangzhou, China for approximately US$1.54 billion, a strategic move critical to the company's pivot towards OLED production. This sale,...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Memory prices show signs of weakness
With memory chip prices showing signs of weakness, memory module houses have implemented inventory management measures in response to the declining value of their inventory, according...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Chinese HPC processors struggle to compete as Nvidia maintains edge in local AI market
China's domestically produced HPC processors have advanced; yet, they still struggle to be the preferred option for local cloud and AI companies, according to industry sources.
Thursday 3 October 2024
Shorter iPhone 16 delivery times spark mixed reactions: Weaker market demand or better supply chain management?
The shortened delivery times for the iPhone 16 series have sparked mixed reactions. Some view it as a sign of weaker demand, while others attribute it to improved supply chain management...
Thursday 3 October 2024
China's largest NOR Flash manufacturer receives IPO approval
XMC, a leading Chinese semiconductor manufacturer specializing in NOR Flash memory chips, has received approval for its IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market, one of the...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Why is Volkswagen shutting down its factories?
Automaker Volkswagen has announced several plans to shut down or migrate its factories, signaling a strategic adjustment for the company in the global market. In particular, this...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Pegatron chairman: AI is brewing, awaiting smartphone replacement wave
Apple's new iPhone 16 series has seen significantly shortened delivery times, leading to external speculation that market demand might be weaker than expected. In response, Pegatron...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Unisoc tops CNY13 billion revenue, secures top 10 global IC design houses spot
During the 3rd GMIF 2024 Innovation Summit in Shenzhen on September 27, Unisoc's executive vice president, Dr. Luke Liu, announced that despite a 3.2% year-over-year decline in global...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Rapidus struggles to secure funding amidst 2nm chip ambitions
Rapidus, a Japanese semiconductor startup aiming to mass-produce 2nm chips by 2027, faces significant funding, technology, and market competitiveness challenges.
Thursday 3 October 2024
TSMC and G42 connection: Cerebras faces supply chain and geopolitical risks under scrutiny amid IPO
Cerebras Systems, a leading competitor in the AI processor market dominated by Nvidia, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq. The company's S-1 filing reveals...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Taiwan companies eyeing hydrogen energy opportunities
Taiwanese enterprises are quietly formulating a strategy to capture a share of the hydrogen energy sector amid the global green energy push. Renewable energy and electric vehicles...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Qualcomm to debut next-gen flagship PC processor in 2H25
Qualcomm is set to unveil its next flagship mobile platform, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, along with other products at its annual launch event scheduled for late October. However, new...
Thursday 3 October 2024
China solar energy sector dogged by oversupply
China's solar energy firms, which have 85% of the global market, are being hit by an unprecedented level of oversupply and encountering export challenges in the European and US markets,...
Thursday 3 October 2024
LCD remains popular for mass-market applications, says AUO
Despite the growing popularity of OLED, AU Optronics (AUO) believes that LCD will continue to be the standard display technology for many mass-market device applications.