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Wednesday 27 December 2023
Smartphone brands crossing over to EVs at CES; new products set to be announced in January
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) is set to be held from January 9 - 12, 2024 in Las Vegas. Although CES is not primarily focused on smartphones, there are still several...
Wednesday 27 December 2023
Notebook battery module caught in EV price storm in China
The decline in EV sales and hasty expansion has led to "involution" within Chinese battery cell makers, impacting the notebook battery module supply chain. Raymond Sung, GM of notebook...
Wednesday 27 December 2023
AI tech patents: semiconductor equipment giants dominate, South Korean firms trail
As the global semiconductor equipment industry races to boost production efficiency, the infusion of AI into its processes has become the new norm. Yet, a rising worry within South...
Wednesday 27 December 2023
Beyond the downturn: a glimpse into 2024's anticipated industry resurgence
As we venture into 2024, there's a sense of anticipation in the tech industry as demand for information and communication technology (ICT) products looks poised for a rebound. Vendors...
Wednesday 27 December 2023
A paradigm shift in semiconductor materials development (1)
There are three ways to grow the economic scale in the modern-day semiconductor industry: continuous miniaturization of processes, advanced packaging, and the application of new ma...
Wednesday 27 December 2023
New car projects would help EOI's US plant break even by the end of 2024
Excellence Opto. Inc. (EOI), a Taiwan-headquartered automotive light module supplier, has begun mass production at its Michigan plant, raising the utilization to 50% in the second...
Wednesday 27 December 2023
Google targets AI PC market with Chromebook Plus
As Microsoft advances its AI PC efforts, Google has also risen to the challenge with its new Chromebook Plus notebooks. Acer's newly launched Chromebook Plus 514 is the company's...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
AI PCs seen as key to driving DRAM and NAND market revival
With the successive release of new AI PCs equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, the South Korean industry believes this trend will boost market demand for not only...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
China's micro EVs doomed by updated purchase tax exemption rules
The Chinese government recently revised the eligibility for EVs to be exempted from the purchase tax. The new rules require the vehicles to offer a longer driving range and higher...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
SK On boosts battery investment despite global EV market slowdown
South Korean battery manufacturer SK On is bolstering its domestic battery production capacity with a substantial investment of KRW 1.75 trillion (US$1.34 billion), an increase of...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Supply chain evolution: navigating consumer electronics volatility through strategic sector diversification
Amidst the unpredictable terrain of consumer electronics, supply chain operators are strategically shifting focus toward high-stakes sectors such as automotive, medical, and aerospace...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Building sound EV battery material supply chains
The electrification of road transportation stands as a revolutionary force, a light of hope in the global quest to curb greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. This groundbreaking...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Fuji Electric to increase power semiconductor investment, driven by the EV market
The demand for power semiconductors is being driven by the electric vehicle (EV) market, leading several semiconductor companies to respond accordingly. In addition to partnerships...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Four Japanese carmakers to inject US$4.34 billion for Thailand's EV transition
The Thai government announced that major Japan-based automakers plan to invest THB150 billion (US$4.34 billion) in Thailand over the next five years, which is expected to facilitate...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Protective component demand to further strengthen in 2024
Demand for protective components is expected to rise further in 2024, and suppliers will rely on their target markets for growth, according to industry sources in Taiwan.