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Monday 7 October 2024
CG Power bolsters semiconductor design capabilities with US$36M Renesas RF unit acquisition
India-based CG Power and Industrial Solutions has acquired the RF component business of Japan-based Renesas for US$36 million, as both companies, along with Thailand-based Stars Microelectronics,...
Monday 7 October 2024
India roundup: Fire at Tata's iPhone plant; Foxconn OSAT venture progress
Fire at Tata's iPhone parts plant in southen India put its ability to operate sophisticated manufacturing to test. Foxconn may make progress on its OSAT venture in India despite de...
Monday 7 October 2024
Apple to open four new stores in India and manufacture entire iPhone 16 lineup locally
Apple announced plans to significantly expand its presence in India by opening four new retail stores and introducing its first-ever "Made in India" iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro...
Thursday 3 October 2024
India deploys three supercomputers
India has made significant strides in supercomputing, launching three PARAM Rudra supercomputers and two High-Performance Computing Systems. These powerful machines will be instrumental...
Thursday 3 October 2024
BYD reportedly plans to establish EV plant in India in 2025
China-based automotive giant BYD is reportedly in talks with Indian conglomerates Reliance Group and Adani Group to set up a local manufacturing base in India. This move comes despite...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
India launches government-led generative AI project for local languages
The Ministry of Science & Technology of India has announced the launch of BharatGen, a generative AI initiative focused on developing foundational models in language, speech,...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Laster to expand LED layout in Thailand and Mexico with possible collaborations with Tatung and Wistron
As geopolitical influences grow, LED automotive lighting module manufacturer Laster is planning to establish operations in Thailand and Mexico due to demands from Tier 1 clients....
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Foxconn confirms investments in India, likely its OSAT venture with HCL
Foxconn reportedly plans to invest approximately US$50 million in its Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) joint venture with HCL, as India continues to offer attractive...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
India-based L&T Semicon anticipates mass production of its first chip within two years
India-based IC design startup L&T Semiconductor Technologies revealed it's developing 15 products, which will be mass-produced in two years and will start the chipmaking business...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Pegatron expands beyond electronics OEM in India, eyes diverse sectors
Pegatron is transforming from a traditional OEM manufacturing solution provider to a comprehensive manufacturing partner, expanding its Indian customer base beyond the electronics...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Excellence Opto targets double-digit growth in 2025 with Mexico plant launch
Excellence Opto. Inc. (EOI) has returned to profitability in the first half of 2024, driven by a 110% utilization rate at its Taiwan and China plants. The company is preparing for...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
BYD's local integration drives ASEAN market dominance
The ASEAN market, spanning multiple countries, has become a fiercely competitive battleground for numerous automotive and new energy vehicle (NEV) brands. In this landscape, BYD has...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Fire causes indefinite halt to iPhone production at Tata's plant, overshadowing workforce expansion plans
A fire broke out at Tata Electronics' iPhone manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, leading to an indefinite halt in operations just a day after the company announced plans to double...
Monday 30 September 2024
Taiwan eyes tech growth, strengthening supply chain amid AI boom
Amid the rise of generative AI and global supply chain restructuring, Taiwan's exports to the United States and ASEAN have surged to unprecedented levels. In August 2024, Taiwan's...
Monday 30 September 2024
Foxconn refused to comment on rumored US$1 billion smartphone display module assembly line in India
Foxconn is reportedly evaluating an investment of US$1 billion to establish a smartphone display module assembly plant in Tamil Nadu, India, possibly the first in Southern India,...