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APR

30

2024

Taiwan economy grows at fastest pace since 2021 on chip boom

Microsoft to invest US$1.7 billion in Indonesia for AI, Cloud

Samsung sees memory biz return to profit, upbeat about foundry sales

With iPhone sales weak, Chinese/South Korean smartphone and OLED manufacturers take advantage to increase capacity

Hannover Messe 2024 wraps up: a focus on sustainable innovation

Samsung beefing up power semiconductor capabilities for AI super cycle

Meta's 1Q24 revenue soars, AI and metaverse spending surge sparks market worries

Asahi Kasei to build large battery separator plant in Canada with US IRA subsidy support

Why Chinese MCU suppliers are eyeing Singapore amid de-Chinafication

Premium market, EV exports likely to drive BYD's sales

Huawei, CATL grow their ecosystems to welcome EV supercharging era

Samsung teams up with Intel to launch first AI AIO PC to expand ecosystem

Revolutionizing manufacturing through AI: highlights from the 2024 AI Expo

Water cooling demands to surge as Nvidia shows AI server TDP will continue rising

Notebook production in Vietnam ramping up

China-made server shipments to US contract

Primax optimistic about demand for multi-sensory products

Flexium upbeat about automotive demand

Memory contract prices likely to rally in 2Q24

India reportedly to launch refreshed chip incentive package

Hyundai, Kia report record-high 1Q24 revenue under EV headwind

As capital expenditures become focus for CSPs, Taiwan-based server suppliers eye opportunities

NXP witnesses slower automotive chip sales, offers upbeat outlook

Innolux takes significant strides in 3D chip packaging

ZTE's 2023 revenue and income growth belie hidden headaches

Tesla cars pass Chinese data security requirements

Analog IC inventory returns to normal levels

Fab toolmakers see order visibility from TSMC extended to 2025

APR

29

2024

Musk leaves China with Tesla driving software hurdles cleared

BYD shares face earnings test as China's EV price war heats up

Phison targets SEA market with new Malaysian R&D startup, emulating Taiwan's proven strategies

Apple's supply chain expands presence in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam leading the way

With Dimensity 9400 coming in 2H24, MediaTek's flagship SoC aims for 30% market share in China

Intel faces a transition dilemma as foundry business unlikely to break even in 3 years

Hon Hai's ambitious plan: crafting a super app for smart cities using 10 LLMs

Rise of extra-large TVs reshaping global TV market

US probe into China's RISC-V role casts shadow on Samsung's AI chip ambitions and foundry biz expansion

Tata reportedly developing in-house CNC tools for iPhone casing

MediaTek bullish on expanding market presence and R&D operations in India

Excess inventory becomes a risk with no brake on semiconductor investment

Win Semiconductors sees demand revival driven by phones and Wi-Fi

Musk's China visit suggests Tesla's push to accelerate FSD deployment

Foldable phones and AI: the driving forces behind 2024's smartphone demand

MediaTek's 1Q24 revenue and earnings rise, full-year visibility improves

KYEC leaves China amid OSAT shift toward Southeast Asia

Google Taiwan to expand hardware R&D space; electricity price increase won't affect overall investment

Droidtown showcases natural language understanding in AI development, shifting focus from content generation to comprehension

Adobe Premiere AI integration: third-party models set to revolutionize video editing

Sharp reportedly plans to set up display fab in India

STMicroelectronics hits 71% renewable electricity, targets 100% by 2027

Apple launches open-source model OpenELM

Topco Senior CEO says geopolitics creates business opportunities

Weekly news roundup: China's demand for lithography equipment knows no bounds

Garmin expands production footprint to SEA, eyeing automotive navigation market

Automobiles became largest economic pillar of China, but price war also contributed to deflation

AUO aims to offer comprehensive solutions across e-paper technologies

Nio, Lotus collaborate on EV charging and battery-swapping technology

India roundup: Apple transforms supplier base in India

APR

26

2024

Microsoft, Google gain after AI fuels cloud computing demand

Huawei's new phone runs latest version of Made-in-China chip

As AI becomes smarter and smarter, corporations need to adjust accordingly

Ennostar embraces '3+1' strategy for major transformation; teams up with AUO, PlayNitride to pioneer advanced MicroLED displays

Huawei's 7nm chip capability and HBM development reflect China's advanced processes ambition

Nidec downsizes efforts in China to improve profits generated from fierce EV market

6G on the horizon: a glimpse into the future of mobile communication

Taiwan's cutting-edge AI startups provide innovative B2B solutions at 2024 AI Expo

Phison's aiDAPTIV+ poised to bridge the gap in on-device AI fine-tuning, CEO foresees exponential growth

Intel 2Q24 guidance disappoints, Gaudi 3 sales expected to reach US$500 million in 2024

ASEH likely to raise 2024 capex; US production line possible

Should TSMC run fabs in Arizona, Dresden, or even Kumamoto the way they do in Taiwan?

Microsoft sees record third-quarter revenue thanks to AI

LMOC incurred net loss in 1Q24 despite SiPh shipment reaching record high

From cloud to edge: GenAI's trillion-dollar market potential and challenges unpacked

AI adds cloud and edge integration; traditional storage faces challenges

Taiwan's largest curved interactive MiniLED display, the 'Wishing Tree,' makes waves at Touch Taiwan 2024

Silicon shield doesn't guarantee military deterrence for Taiwan, says DIGITIMES Research

Chinese homegrown automakers forthright about potential EV overemphasis

AI PCs to boost QLC NAND SSD adoption, says Micron

EIH expects strong demand in 3Q24, remains positive about 2024

Synopsys accelerates next-level chip innovation on TSMC advanced processes

Australian IC design house Morse Micro opens Taipei office

ASEH expects core backend biz to post growth in 2Q24

Renesas says shift from EV to hybrid vehicles likely benefit its financial performance

New BYD NEV to adopt Horizon Robotics chip

LGD eyeing return to profitability in 2H24

Leading US brands said to support Qualcomm's PC push

Merck exec sees MicroLED development potential in Taiwan; Merck at Touch Taiwan 2024

Intel collaborates with ecosystem partners to accelerate liquid cooling solution maturity

Micron granted US$6.1 billion in US subsidies

APR

25

2024

Congo questions Apple on concerns about use of conflict minerals

Samsung faces Pakistan smartphone shortage after winning debut

China accounts for 30% of Intel AI PC shipments

Commercial use cases of Vision Pro highlight its potential for corporations

Superstar CEOs gather at Computex 2024, Nvidia's Jensen Huang to speak at NTU Sports Center

TSMC debuts A16 technology at 2024 North America Technology Symposium

ASML's green challenge: Samsung and SK Hynix in the hot seat

Apple supplier base in India in transformation than in expansion stage

Asia-Pacific's largest offshore wind farm begins operations in Taiwan

SK Hynix selects Cheongju as new DRAM production base, investing KRW5.3 trillion

China's domestic EDA market share doubled, thanks to support from 3,451 local IC design firms

Japanese materials and equipment suppliers gaining from HBM expansion drive

Design personalization drives increased demand for ICT products

Tesla earnings call leaves more questions to the market

AI is ubiquitous in TSMC processes, energy efficiency will be key to chip industry's future

China feeds on lucrative semiconductor business created by US

Taiwan's 'semiconductor diplomacy' under scrutiny amid new challenges

India-based Kaynes eyes advanced packaging and CPO in OSAT foray

In the face of US sanctions, Huawei still hopes to push HarmonyOS internationally

Adata steps up deployments for industrial memory and storage

IC distributor Supreme eyeing demand for electric scooters

Parade expects demand for AI PC, AMOLED iPad to drive 2H24 growth

Edge AI poised to surpass cloud AI, says Qualcomm's ST Liew

Panel makers see market bottom out

AUO, Innolux positive about MicroLED development

Taiwan plots US$1 trillion sustainable ICT roadmap

Will China's satellite surge eclipse US space supremacy?

Apple supplier list features 8 new Chinese players

Over 90% foreign production strikes South Korean battery exports

Malaysia unveils plan for largest IC design park in Southeast Asia

UMC sees 1Q24 results meet guidance

India accelerates efforts to establish AI regulations

SK Hynix announces 1Q24 financial results

Performance, power consumption, memory bandwidth remain challenges, as chip makers eye AI opportunities

Intel expanding partnerships with 2nd-tier foundries

APR

24

2024

Tesla's Musk warns Wall Street autonomous future is main goal

China approves US listing for self-driving firm in easing sign

Microsoft gathers the quartet of South Korean tech titans for high-stakes AI summit

OLED expected to welcome long-awaited bloom in 2024 due to arrival of Apple's new iPad

Synaptics unveils Astra: powering the next wave of edge AI IoT devices

HBM prices likely to fall in 2H24 due to intensified market competition

Battery information sharing among Japan, EU, US aims to cut reliance on Chinese materials

Apple acquires Paris-based AI startup Datakalab

Quantum startup investments' 20% annual growth surprise industries

Iris Optronics to showcase ChLCD-based e-paper technologies

Yield Microelectronics eyes resurgence in global eNVM market amid semiconductor rebound

Micron to step up AI memory fabs construction in US after securing gov't grants

Marketech expects revenue to surge in 2025

TI gives solid 2Q24 outlook despite slumping results

Is the US semiconductor talent pool ready for investments from Samsung and SK Hynix?

Taiwan handset unit sales increase in 1Q24

Tesla promises new model production early 2025 as profits plunge

GlobalWafers cautious about 1H24 chip market

EV golden cross above ICE vehicles might come later as demand slows

Lotes expects 2024 growth despite being dropped from Apple supplier list

China's unicorn boom: weekly start-up births with AI, semiconductors, and new energy leading the pack

After low point in 1Q24, CWTC eyes return to growth for remainder of 2024

AUO, EIH team up for large-size color e-paper displays

Can China take on SpaceX with its own satellite constellation?

CWE to raise epoxy molding compound prices in 3Q24

TSMC global workforce expanding fast

Self-driving chips to draw attention at Beijing auto show

More Taiwan IC design businesses leaving entry-level market in China

Automotive chip demand slowing down

APR

23

2024

Taiwan's PCB and chip gear makers expanding presence in SEA market

ASML eyes Dutch expansion after government commits €2.5 billion

Meta 'opening up' Quest headset operating system to rivals

SK On reportedly retooling Ford-dedicated battery production line for Hyundai

Falling EUV equipment orders suggest China and Intel drive ASML's performance

Red Sea mayhem: a wake-up call for maritime decarbonization and African ports' potential

TSMC optimizes 3/5/7nm equipment conversion amid AI surge, with 5nm emerging as primary profit driver

Rohm and STMicroelectronics extend SiC wafer supply contract

Taiwan's HSP poised to expand after new phase preliminary review

Tesla reportedly laying off 20,000 employees in response to declining deliveries in 1Q24

US DoD selects Intel Foundry for phase-3 RAMP-C

Automotive suppliers closely monitor potential impacts of regional conflicts

Hydrogen hurdles: Taiwan firms seek government support

Samsung's 2.5D packaging still has last mile to cross before getting Nvidia orders

Lenovo teams up with Alibaba for AI PC series, emphasizes deployment as key

EIH to showcase 88-inch color e-paper display; Other diverse application offerings

China and Southeast Asia clear winners in Apple supply chain diversification

Foxconn global operations commit to 100% green energy by 2040

TSMC states that factory operations are all normal amid earthquakes in Taiwan

Novatek to re-elect board directors; UMC not on candidate list

What did Tim Cook's SEA visit tell us?

Innolux to showcase GenAI 3D printing; Other versatile display solutions

Alcor Micro shifting focus to ASIC and IP services

Southeast Asia plays key role, as PCB makers expand automotive and satellite production

Nan Ya PCB rejoins Apple supply chain

Himax expects edge AI chip sales to climb

BYD reportedly not eligible for Indian EV policy

Beijing auto show to return this week

What factors lie behind system assembly changes for Nvidia's next-gen servers?

Bickering between EV vendors underscores SiC popularity

APR

22

2024

Tesla's price cuts trigger new round in China EV price war

Raimondo says Huawei's chip breakthrough is years behind US tech

Nvidia to help Japan's AIST build quantum supercomputer

Samsung's NAND utilization rate reportedly reaches 90%

Japan's GenAI boost: US$480 million subsidy fuels domestic cloud computing services

Shinko Electric revises revenue downward amid weak flip chip demand

Honda will utilize cheaper steel vehicle bodies to counter China-made EVs

Tim Cook boosts Apple campus investment to US$250 million for Singapore AI talent expansion

Will reported Mexican policy change impact BYD and Tesla ambition?

High-NA EUV delay might cost Samsung its edge against Intel

Will Taiwan's government approve TSMC's plan to produce 2nm chips in America?

Advanced packaging still in short supply; production expansion spreading overseas

Meta unveils Llama 3: AI overhaul with Meta AI upgrade

China has become an insatiable market for lithography equipment

Navigating the waves: challenges in ocean energy development

Samsung doubles AP developers, introduces Google's Gemini Nano 2 into Galaxy S25

SK Hynix takes lead in AI memory race with TSMC partnership

PlayNitride collaborates with leading auto players as micro LED car displays approach mass production

Intel Foundry completes assembly of ASML High-NA EUV tools

With robots seen as the next big thing, Taiwanese manufacturers target highly-priced key component

Dixon to partner with Longcheer in making smartphones in India

Nissan adopts Giga-casting to cut EV costs, will soon launch all-solid-state battery pilot line

AI surge sparks electricity boom in data centers, industry races to curb consumption by 2030

Innolux to unveil industry-first color conversion MicroLED display at Touch Taiwan 2024

Cadence says core EDA and IP domains are its India R&D center's focus

LGD's automotive P2P display is highly inquired as rumors about order from luxury car brand surfaces

Weekly news roundup: Foreign suppliers concerned about China's chip equipment industry scaling through import substitution

India smartphone shipments rise by 15% YoY amid slower global recovery

Tesla CEO delays India visit amidst ongoing challenges and setbacks

India roundup: Arm explains why it's excited about India