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Thursday 16 February 2023
Foxconn steps up expansion outside China
Hon Hai Precision Technology (Foxconn) continues to expand its production capacity outside China amid changes in the geopolitical climate and customer demands.
Thursday 16 February 2023
HikVision to raise capital for auto electronics business
As assisted driving continues to gain ground in China, HikVision-owned WHST is looking to raise more capital to capitalize on the emerging opportunity.
Thursday 16 February 2023
Wafer bank pressure starts to ease
IC backend houses warehouses have been filled with "wafer bank" inventories from fabless customers over the last two years, but the pressure has begun to ease, according to AH Liu,...
Thursday 16 February 2023
Chinese makers put capacity expansion focus on TOPCon solar cells
Chinese manufacturers are prioritizing TOPCon (tunnel oxide passivated contact) solar cells for capacity expansion, according to industry sources.
Thursday 16 February 2023
Chinese smartphone vendors promoting foldable models
Chinese handset vendors are promoting the adoption of foldable models, and many of them have launched models priced below CNY10,000 (US$1,463) to ramp up sales, according to industry...
Thursday 16 February 2023
IC design houses positive about consumption recovery in China
IC design houses have seen their China-based clients becoming enthusiastic about the resurgence of consumption brought on by China's Labor Day holiday in May and the country's 618...
Thursday 16 February 2023
China smartphone shipments enjoy boosts from promotions and holidays in 4Q22, says DIGITIMES Research
Smartphone shipments to the China market amounted to over 70 million units in the fourth quarter of 2022, soaring more than 20% from a quarter ago thanks to vendors' keen preparation...
Wednesday 15 February 2023
SMIC 1Q23 gross margin to fall sharply, order visibility still low for 2H
China's top foundry SMIC has estimated its gross margin to fall sharply to 19-21% for the first quarter of 2023 from 32% of a quarter earlier, and its order visibility remains low...
Wednesday 15 February 2023
Dongfeng Honda to electrify 50% of its models by 2025
Dongfeng Honda Automobile recently announced its business plan for the new year. The automaker plans to launch several hybrid and plug-in hybrid EVs in 2023, accelerating the transition...
Wednesday 15 February 2023
Ford to build EV battery plant in US with CATL technology
Ford has announced plans to invest US$3.5 billion in the construction of an automotive LFP battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, as well as a collaboration with China's Contemporary...
Tuesday 14 February 2023
Decipher MedTech develops rapid test for myasthenia gravis
Imagine having increased muscle weakness for two years before figuring out the cause. That is the shared experience of myasthenia gravis patients. Canadian startup Decipher MedTech...
Tuesday 14 February 2023
Tsinghua Unigroup rumored to take over GlobalFoundries' wafer fab in Chengdu, China
Industry rumors stated that Tsinghua Unigroup could be taking over GlobalFoundries (GF)'s 12-inch wafer fab in Chengdu, China. In exchange, the Chengdu city government will be investing...
Tuesday 14 February 2023
Samsung, SK Hynix aggressively lobbying for waiver from US chip rules on China
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reportedly have been aggressively lobbying relevant units in Washington to seek a waiver from US chips curbs on China, aiming to prevent their existing...
Tuesday 14 February 2023
Huawei gearing up for foldable smartphones
Suppliers engaged in the value chain for Huawei's foldable smartphones are poised to kick off production in March for the Chinese vendor's upcoming models, according to industry so...
Monday 13 February 2023
New Chinese automakers experienced delivery reduction; price war expected in 2023
New Chinese automakers have experienced a delivery reduction for January 2023 due to China's new energy vehicle (NEV) subsidies ending and a consumer slack season. In addition, Tesla's...