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Wednesday 5 February 2025
Chipmakers brace for uncertainty as Trump's tariff threats loom over semiconductor recovery
In a semiconductor industry that's been struggling with an oversupply of chips and weak demand, Infineon Technologies AG navigated its way through the turbulence and offered some...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
China's automakers accelerate chip push amid US curbs
China's automotive chip industry is gaining momentum in 2025, driven by both external pressures and internal opportunities. In response to US restrictions, Chinese automakers are...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
India, Europe diverge from the US on DeepSeek, igniting AI ambitions
Hangzhou-based AI startup DeepSeek has made global waves with the launch of its large language model (LLM). While US mainstream media remains largely critical, international coverage—especially...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
TSMC launches 5-year CoWoS expansion; bolsters Nvidia's AI dominance amid DeepSeek challenge
The global political and economic landscape is characterized by volatility; nevertheless, sources within the semiconductor industry suggest that TSMC's expansion strategy for advanced...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
China imposes tariffs on US goods, launches antitrust probe into Google
On February 1, 2025, the US government imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese exports, citing fentanyl-related concerns. The new tariffs will take effect on February 4, escalating trade...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Samsung optimistic for 2025 with launch of Galaxy S25
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has made pre-ordering for the Galaxy S25 series available in Taiwan. According to Jacob Chen, president of Samsung Taiwan's Mobile Communications Division,...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Nvidia faces challenges as DeepSeek disrupts AI market ahead of 1Q25 earnings
Nvidia's stock value has declined sharply in recent days following the emergence of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, resulting in a substantial decrease in its market capitalization....
Tuesday 4 February 2025
South Korean industry skeptical of DeepSeek's AI cost claims
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has stirred industry discussion with the announcement of its new "high-efficiency AI" model. The company claims this new...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Where do Nvidia and TSMC fit in Trump's 'Made in America' vision?
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who was notably absent from Donald Trump's inauguration, visited the White House on January 31, 2025, for a meeting with the US president. According to The...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
DIGITIMES exclusive: Samsung Taiwan confirms participation in Computex; first time in 13 years
With the advent of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, Taiwan's industrial ecosystem has become increasingly significant. Samsung Electronics (Samsung), which previously prioritized...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Rise of DeepSeek brings new opportunities, according to component suppliers
Component manufacturers foresee that the emergence of DeepSeek may attract the interest of additional enterprises engaged in innovative AI applications, stimulate the advancement...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
US tariff chaos undermines North American auto sector, risks investment shift
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have agreed to temporarily delay the implementation of a 25% tariff on automobiles, originally set for January...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
NXP records sales slump amid industrial downturn
NXP Semiconductors reported a 9% revenue decline in the fourth quarter of 2024 to US$3.11 billion amid pricing pressures and increased competition. With conservative guidance for...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Aleees grows lithium IP certification clientele
Advanced Lithium Electrochemistry (Aleees) has seen steady progress in its lithium intellectual property (IP) certification, even as trade wars and heightened tariffs pose a looming...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
CSPs embrace DeepSeek as AI infrastructure spending surges
China's AI startup DeepSeek has emerged as a significant player in the AI landscape. While some US government offices have restricted DeepSeek's use, Amazon's AWS and Microsoft have...