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Friday 26 July 2024
India reportedly to ease curbs on Chinese investments
As Narendra Modi enters his third term as India's Prime Minister, the country is reportedly expected to adopt a somewhat softer stance on its economic ties with China by easing its...
Thursday 25 July 2024
US urges Mexico to boost semiconductor investment to keep pace with heated nearshoring race
A high official of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has recently urged Mexico to significantly increase investment in its semiconductor industry over the next two...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Tesla profit drop in 2Q24 highlights transformation challenges
Tesla's net profit fell by 45% YoY in the second quarter of 2024 to US$1.48 billion, which may indicate that the company is facing challenges with its transformation, according to...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Taiwan machinery sector gains from global supply chain reshuffle amid US-China tensions
Observers believe that US President Joe Biden's decision to forgo his re-election bid will undoubtedly boost Donald Trump's chances of returning to the White House. This could likely...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
India reduces import taxes for smartphones, benefiting Apple
In the latest budget, India reduced import taxes for smartphones and components, as well as 25 critical metals to develop local manufacturing ecosystems. India also increased import...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
India's latest fabless entrant iVP Semi targets domestic market with homegrown strategy
One of the newest additions to India's growing fabless startup scene is Chennai-based iVP Semi, founded by semiconductor veteran Raja Manickam. In a recent interview with Digitimes...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Indkal targets US$35 million in sales for Acer-branded smartphones
India-based EMS/ODM startup Indkal Technologies has signed a deal to design, manufacture, and sell smartphones under the Acer brand. Indkal plans to use an omnichannel strategy for...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
iPhone production surge signals growing role in global supply chain, citing India 2024 economic survey
A day before India unveils its Union Budget for the current fiscal year, the country is seeing increasing value addition in the global supply chain, exemplified by the rising iPhone...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Taiwan's tech industry braces for continued US-China tensions amid looming US election
Taiwan's ICT supply chain believes that regardless of the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election, trade tensions between the US and China will not improve.
Monday 22 July 2024
Weekly news roundup: China's secret semiconductor exports surge; a SWOT analysis of India's semiconductor industry
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of July 15 – July 19.
Monday 22 July 2024
India roundup: L&T Semiconductor eyes mid-term GaN fab development
L&T is expanding its semiconductor business, which may go beyond IC design. Acer will leverage brand licensing to cultivate the Indian market and support the Make in India init...
Monday 22 July 2024
US, IDB launch initiative to boost IC backend capability in key partner countries
To strengthen semiconductor production capabilities across the Western Hemisphere, the U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has...
Friday 19 July 2024
Xiaomi reclaims leadership in Indian smartphone market in 2Q24
Multiple challenges slowed India's smartphone market, as vendors saw a meager 1% growth in shipments. Xiaomi reclaimed its leadership in the market after six quarters.
Friday 19 July 2024
Silicon dreams: a SWOT analysis of India's burgeoning semiconductor industry
The semiconductor frenzy is a worldwide phenomenon, but India's situation is distinctive.
Thursday 18 July 2024
India reportedly to speed up visa processing for Chinese technicians, clarify investment conditions
To expedite investments and establish a local electronics manufacturing ecosystem, India reportedly plans to speed up visa issuance for Chinese engineers and clarify the conditions...