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Tuesday 23 July 2024
Suzuki sees India's automobile market growing fivefold by 2047
India's car market is on track to reach 20 million units by 2047, helped by promising growth in battery electric vehicles, Suzuki Motor Corp. Executive Vice President Kenichi Ayukawa...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Biden bows out: Kamala Harris takes lead as AI regulations and semiconductor debates heat up
On July 21, US President Joe Biden officially announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race amid growing pressure from within the Democratic Party. Biden stated...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
IC industry hopes for turnaround in 2H24 amid new AI PC solutions
When will AI PC dividends start to pay off for the chip industry? This question has been closely followed by many in the industry during the first half of 2024. The launch of Copilot+PC,...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
EU tariff dilemma: Balancing anti-subsidy measures on Chinese EVs with economic reliance
The European Union finds itself at a crossroads as it considers implementing anti-subsidy provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports by the end of November. This...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Mobile SoC suppliers expect limited growth in smartphone market in 2024
The buzz around AI smartphones is palpable, but their widespread adoption and impact on upgrade demand are expected to become more significant in approximately two years.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
NXP disappointing results imply slowing automotive demand
NXP's latest financial results indicate that the company continues to navigate the industry downturn, presenting a third-quarter outlook that falls below expectations. These disappointing...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Trump's protectionist remarks threaten the global chip boom amid AI surge
US presidential candidate Donald Trump's comments accusing Taiwan's chip industry of stealing American business and demanding protection fees have cast a shadow over the booming global...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Nvidia reportedly developing China-compliant AI chip, partnering with Inspur
Nvidia is reportedly developing a flagship AI chip specifically for the Chinese market to comply with US restrictions on the export of advanced semiconductors. According to sources,...
Monday 22 July 2024
Global IT outage hits Microsoft cloud, automotive industry faces disruptions
Microsoft faced a significant disruption in its cloud services on July 19, leading to temporary system outages in major organizations around the world. In a statement, the company...
Monday 22 July 2024
VW, Xpeng deepen software collaboration across EVs in China
Xpeng Inc. will deepen its cooperation with Volkswagen AG, with the two pledging to develop a new electrical and electronic solution for all battery-powered cars made in China under...
Monday 22 July 2024
OpenAI releases GPT-4o mini, a cheaper version of flagship AI Model
OpenAI is rolling out a more affordable, slimmed-down version of its flagship artificial intelligence model to appeal to a wider range of developers and business customers in an increasingly...
Monday 22 July 2024
Advantest Taiwan opens new HQ amid surging AI chip demand
Advantest Taiwan recently opened its new headquarters at the Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Chubei, northern Taiwan. According to Alex Wu, president and CEO of Advantest Taiwan,...
Monday 22 July 2024
Taiwan prioritizes drones and AI in new defense technology unit
Taiwan has established a new Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to accelerate the integration of drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems into its military strategy. This unit,...
Monday 22 July 2024
AI PCs generate buzz but face supply chain skepticism over replacement wave
AI PCs are generating considerable buzz, but its supply chain remains skeptical about their potential to spark a widespread replacement cycle. The primary obstacles are the steep...
Monday 22 July 2024
FOPLP under advanced packaging spotlight after CoWoS
Demands for advanced packaging services have surged as every smartphone is expected to be equipped with generative AI applications in the future. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing...