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Tuesday 20 August 2024
AMD acquires ZT Systems for US$4.9 billion to take on Nvidia
AMD is purchasing ZT Systems, a server hardware company. AMD has no intention of entering the server market. Instead, it's acquiring ZT Systems primarily for its skilled engineers...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
China's used car market faces challenges amid new vehicle price cuts
Ongoing cutthroat competition in the Chinese auto market has led to challenges in China's used car market. Additionally, moves by foreign car brands, such as halting price cuts in...
Monday 19 August 2024
Uber-backed e-scooter startup Lime enters Japan after South Korea exit
Uber Technologies Inc.-backed Lime is entering Japan's growing e-scooter ride market in a foray that pits the San Francisco-based startup against homegrown Luup KK.
Monday 19 August 2024
AI server demand remains strong despite rumored Blackwell supply uncertainties, says Wiwynn
Amid recent rumors about uncertainties in Nvidia's Blackwell supply, Wiwynn expects growth momentum to remain intact, primarily driven by ASIC chip servers.
Monday 19 August 2024
India launches AI mission tender, reportedly limiting GPU procurement to local companies
India has initiated the bidding process for its AI Mission, requiring data centers and cloud providers to form partnerships to supply AI resources, such as GPUs, to academia, startups,...
Monday 19 August 2024
Taiwan's new localization rules stun auto industry, MG brand hit hardest
A new set of regulations governing mandatory local supply chain cooperation value ratios, announced by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on July 30 and swiftly implemented...
Monday 19 August 2024
Taiwanese chip industry shifts focus to manufacturing amid AI boom and cyclical downturn
According to the latest data from the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA), Taiwan's semiconductor industry is gradually recovering from the downturn it faced in 2023...
Monday 19 August 2024
Automakers continue to adjust business in China; supply chain prepares backup plan
In recent years, business for joint venture automakers in the Chinese market is no longer smooth sailing, facing increasing challenges. As a result, many have adjusted their local...
Monday 19 August 2024
Supply chain players navigate cautious optimism amid AI server boom
Despite progress in inventory clearance and the boost from artificial intelligence (AI) applications, supply chain players remain cautious about the peak season benefits for consumer...
Monday 19 August 2024
Huawei's Ascend 910C: a potential threat to Nvidia's dominance in China's AI chip market
Huawei's new AI chip, the Ascend 910C, is reportedly set for release with performance comparable to the NVIDIA H100 GPU. While the older Ascend 910B did not pose a significant threat...
Monday 19 August 2024
Hydrogen-powered vehicles gain momentum as EV sales slow, but profits remain a distant prospect
With global electric vehicle (EV) sales slowing, hydrogen-powered vehicles are gaining unexpected attention.
Friday 16 August 2024
Zerova adapts global marketing strategy as US EV charging market faces uncertainty
The US EV charging market is temporarily affected by numerous variables due to the 2024 US presidential election. Alex Lin, Chairman of Phihong's EV charging market subsidiary, Zerova,...
Friday 16 August 2024
Geely, Xpeng, Xiaomi boosted by strong vehicle sales amid threats from EU tariffs
Chinese automakers including Xpeng Inc., Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., and Xiaomi Corp. should all report higher vehicle sales, though challenges remain as competition heats up...
Friday 16 August 2024
China's struggle to boost domestic chip use in EVs
Bloomberg previously reported that China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has instructed EV companies like BYD and Geely to increase the procurement of domestic...
Friday 16 August 2024
Struggling in the EV era: traditional Tier 1 suppliers face restructuring amid global challenges
Due to weaker-than-expected demand for electric vehicles (EVs), many traditional Tier 1 suppliers in Europe and the US have undergone significant restructuring in recent years.