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Thursday 12 September 2024
US, China, and Japan rank first respectively in AI, green energy, semiconductor supply chain market share
With geopolitical tensions increasing, countries have placed even more importance on essential products and supply chains. Nikkei compiled data from several research institutes...
Thursday 12 September 2024
iPhone 16 fixes long-standing hardware woes; missing AI spark may stall upgrade frenzy
Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 16 at its latest event. The most notable hardware update is the introduction of a dedicated camera button, while other changes involve standard...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Trump and Harris clash on US-China tech war: tariffs, chip exports, and America's competitive edge
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris recently faced off in their first presidential debate, clashing on issues such as the US chip supply to China and the...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Samsung postpones new Exynos Auto chip while MediaTek accelerates automotive investments
There are reports of Samsung Electronics (Samsung) delaying the R&D of the automotive chip Exynos Auto and instead focusing on the development and mass-production of items including...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Isuzu accelerates self-driving initiatives, aims for level 4 autonomy by 1Q28
Japan-based automotive manufacturer Isuzu Motors (Isuzu) has set an ambitious goal to industrialize Level 4 self-driving trucks and buses by the end of March 2028 at the latest, with...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Revolutionizing battery technology: Q&A with Enovix CEO Raj Talluri
Established in 2007, Enovix leads the development and manufacturing of advanced 100% active silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries. In August, the company celebrated the grand opening...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Taiwan's top petroleum firm launches soft carbon battery and swapping network for electric motorcycles
State-run CPC Corporation, Taiwan (CPC) has successfully developed a proprietary soft carbon anode material for use in domestic electric motorcycle batteries. This innovation, paired...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Huawei unveils new foldable smartphone and EV Aito M9 and Luxeed S7, upgrades autonomous driving system
On September 10, Huawei hosted its Extraordinary Brand Gala, introducing a range of highly anticipated products. Among the highlights were the new Mate XT tri-fold smartphone and...
Thursday 12 September 2024
AI data centers to accelerate SiC growth
The power conversion demands and power density requirements of data centers are constantly increasing, with materials such as wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors like silicon carbide...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Harris says Trump 'sold us out' to China, slams his praise of Xi
Kamala Harris slammed her presidential rival Donald Trump for not protecting American interests against China and lambasted his public praise for Chinese leader Xi Jinping during...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
BMW recall and VW job threat deepen German industry crisis
German carmakers are sinking deeper into a crisis undermining the future of the country's most important industry, with BMW AG warning that profits will get hit by a costly brake...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Imec deep tech ventures: bridging semiconductor startup innovation from lab to market
As the semiconductor industry faces unprecedented demand for cutting-edge technologies, Imec, a global leader in nanoelectronics research, is stepping up as the essential bridge between...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Taiwan's trade surplus with US hits record high on AI server export surge
Taiwan's trade surplus with the US reached an all-time high of US$42.26 billion in the first eight months of 2024, surpassing the US$35.6 billion total for all of 2023. This significant...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Walsin affiliate opens new PCB plant in Penang
Elna Printed Circuits, a subsidiary of PCB manufacturer Global Brands Manufacture (GBM) under Walsin Technology Group, has inaugurated a new PCB facility in Penang, Malaysia.
Wednesday 11 September 2024
A storm is coming to European EV businesses
The European electric vehicle (EV) industry will encounter numerous obstacles in 2025, potentially leading to catastrophic development and introducing new disruptions to the European...