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Monday 8 May 2023
Taiwanese telecom device makers pushing more production in Southeast Asia
Taiwan-based network device makers Arcadyan Technology, Sercomm, and Accton Technology are all keen on their capacity expansions in Southeast Asia despite the existing economic downturn,...
Monday 8 May 2023
Impressive iPhone sales in emerging markets come as a woe to Qualcomm, MediaTek
Apple has turned out to be the only brand handset vendor with positive revenue growth in the first quarter of 2023, mainly driven by rapidly rising market shares for iPhones in emerging...
Monday 8 May 2023
India roundup: India enters world's top ten in annual industrial robot installations
India has seen its number of industrial robots installed rise by over 50% during Indian PM Narendra Modi's "Make in India" campaign, while Apple is relatively resilient in India's...
Friday 5 May 2023
Fierce AI talent war shifts to India with salaries being doubled
Aditya Chopra isn't looking for a new job, but recruiters keep calling him anyway. The 36-year-old data-science specialist works in artificial intelligence, perhaps the most coveted...
Friday 5 May 2023
Global smartphone shipments remain in a slump, says Omdia
Worldwide smartphone shipments totaled 268.5 million units in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest Omdia smartphone preliminary shipment report. Compared to the previous...
Friday 5 May 2023
India smartphone shipment declined 16% in 1Q23, Xiaomi saw more than 40% fall
As the weak consumer demand and high inventory persist, India saw its lowest smartphone shipments in four years, with Xiaomi and Realme experiencing a double-digit fall for the past...
Thursday 4 May 2023
India EV-only Uber rival raises $42 million in BP-led round
BluSmart Mobility, an Indian ride-hailing startup that uses only electric vehicles, has raised $42 million as it intensifies its battle against the two dominant operators, Uber Technologies...
Thursday 4 May 2023
Apple became fastest-growing refurbished smartphone brand in India in 2022
With Apple expected to release its earnings report on May 4, the iPhone maker has pinned its hope on India, where refurbished iPhones have quickly gained traction, an indication of...
Wednesday 3 May 2023
OSAT companies raise concern about India's policy consistency
As the Indian government is trying to woo global semiconductor manufacturers to set up their facilities in India, global OSAT providers are reportedly worried about a consistent policy...
Tuesday 2 May 2023
Wistron says talks with Tata ongoing, declines comment on India exit plan
Amid rumors that indicate Taiwan-based iPhone manufacturer Wistron plans to withdraw from India, Wistron declined to comment while saying that discussions with Tata are ongoing.
Tuesday 2 May 2023
India roundup: Taiwan-based Wistron reportedly to withdraw from India
As Apple suppliers expand investments in India, Wistron is reportedly winding down its operations there. Micron is also reportedly applying for India's semiconductor fab incentive...
Friday 28 April 2023
Chinese truckmaker to boost Mexico presence with eye on US market
Chinese truckmaker Beiqi Foton Motor Co. is planning a second plant in Mexico to manufacture electric vehicles with an eye on US exports.
Friday 28 April 2023
India smartphone market saw record 1Q decline, iPhone grew by 50% annually
India's smartphone market experienced a record decline in the first quarter due to weak demand and high inventory. iPhone constituted a 6% market share, with Xiaomi suffering a 44%...
Thursday 27 April 2023
MG Motor unveils cheapest EV in India
UK-based MG Motor unveiled the most affordable EV in India, looking to seize the opportunity of a rapidly-rising market as the International Energy Agency recommends cheaper models...
Wednesday 26 April 2023
Apple and Samsung reap India smartphone premiumization
Amid declining shipments of entry-level smartphones, India has witnessed a premiumization that comes with rising ASPs, a trend that may benefit Apple and Samsung Electronics, with...