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Monday 13 May 2024
N Chandrasekaran to chair Tata Electronics, signaling drive into semiconductors
N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons chairman, will assume the role of chairman of Tata Electronics, highlighting Tata's determination to enter the semiconductor industry as the group forays into semiconductors, EVs, and iPhone manufacturing amid India's ambition to develop a local high-tech ecosystem.
Monday 13 May 2024
Semco accelerates glass substrate production, eyeing high demand in HPC and automotive applications
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is reportedly expediting the development of its semiconductor packaging-use Glass Core Substrate (GCS) business by advancing the construction of a glass substrate trial production line by one quarter, aiming to stay competitive in the semiconductor materials market.
Monday 13 May 2024
US reportedly to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs
The US is poised to take a tough stance on China's clean energy products. The Biden administration reportedly will soon announce new tariffs on China-made EVs, solar goods, and other products, with EVs likely seeing their levy quadruple.
Monday 13 May 2024
Smartphone brands compelled to evolve again as 5G penetration in China plateaus
Since the commercial operation launch of China's 5G communication system in October 2019, the number of 5G mobile users in China has exceeded 800 million. The monthly shipment proportion of 5G smartphones has also increased to over 80%, becoming the mainstream specification in the market.
Monday 13 May 2024
Indian GaN startup explores global opportunities in telecom and EVs
An Indian startup is commercializing globally significant Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology with applications in wireless transmitters and 5G networks.
Monday 13 May 2024
Weekly news roundup: Apple sparks speculation of partnership with EV startup
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of May 6 – May 10.
Monday 13 May 2024
Rohm revving up to deepen integration with Toshiba in power semiconductors
Japan's Rohm Semiconductor is seeking to strengthen business integration with the recently delisted Toshiba, particularly in power semiconductors.
Monday 13 May 2024
Rising Chinese homegrown carmakers offer Global PMX's transforming auto business promising future
China's homegrown car companies attracted the automotive industry's attention at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show last week, while global automakers gathered at the site.
Monday 13 May 2024
SAIC welcomes Indian strategic investor despite cooling China-India relations
According to a corporate filing to the Shanghai Exchange, MG Motor, a subsidiary of SAIC, plans to introduce investors such as JSW Ventures Singapore Pte. Limited (referred to as JSW Singapore) through equity transfer and capital increase for expansion.
Monday 13 May 2024
India roundup: Lam Research to explore India-based chipmaking tool partners
Lam Research is expanding its investments to help India grow a chipmaking ecosystem. India-based Mindgroove Technologies introduced a RISC-V SoC to meet local demands.
Friday 10 May 2024
Biden set to impose tariffs on China EVs, strategic sectors
President Joe Biden's administration is poised to unveil a sweeping decision on China tariffs as soon as next week, one that's expected to target key strategic sectors while rejecting the across-the-board hikes sought by Donald Trump, people familiar with the matter said.
Friday 10 May 2024
SMIC warns of growing chip pricing competition in China
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. expects its average selling price to fall this quarter as chipmakers increase capacity, raising the alarm about growing price competition in the global market.
Friday 10 May 2024
LG set to outperform Samsung in iPad OLED panel shipments
Market research firm DSCC recently stated that for Apple's OLED iPad launched in 2024, LG Display (LGD) is expected to account for over 65% of the panel shipments, ahead of Samsung Display (SDC). Observers in the South Korean industry have raised concerns about Apple issuing rather harsh requirements, suspecting that Apple may be attempting to shift the "responsibility" of weak sales and shipments onto the South Korean panel manufacturers
Friday 10 May 2024
BIS adds 37 Chinese entities to Entity List, highlighting quantum tech concerns
In a recent move aimed at bolstering national security measures, the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 37 People's Republic of China (PRC) entities to the Entity List under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). What is noteworthy is that quantum technology is specifically mentioned for 22 newly added to the Entity List.
Friday 10 May 2024
Panasonic's battery unit benefits from US subsidy as weak EV demand to impact sales
Panasonic Group reported a record-high net income for the fiscal year ending in March 2024. Its battery business received significant tax credits from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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