Although China is still a long way from meeting international standards in the field of semiconductor equipment, it is entirely feasible for the country to achieve technologically advanced levels within the next five to 10 years, according to Gerald Yin, CEO of China's leading semiconductor equipment maker Advanced Micro-fabrication Equipment (AMEC)
According to the latest Canalys research, Mainland China's smartphone market experienced a 10% year-on-year growth in the second quarter of 2024, with shipments exceeding 70 million units, while Apple declined by 4%. For the first time, local vendors dominated the top five positions, driven by the innovative use of generative AI (GenAI) to compete in the high-end segment
The gaming OLED monitor recently launched by LG Electronics has reportedly sold out globally. Despite continuous production increases for said product, it remains "out of stock." The 31.5-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is the world's first 4K OLED dual-mode gaming monitor. Since its launch, this monitor has been well-received by gamers in major markets like the US and Europe
The Japanese government is taking significant steps to support Rapidus in its efforts to become a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. This includes providing financial support, developing specific policies, and potentially enacting new legislation to ensure a stable domestic semiconductor supply chain
Samsung Electronics is aggressively targeting Compute Express Link (CXL), a highly anticipated next-generation memory technology. The CXL market is expected to take off in the second half of 2024 and boom in 2028. Samsung plans to mass-produce 256GB CMM-D products by the end of 2024
Chinese foundries have prioritized orders from domestic customers, resulting in limited availability of fab capacity for others particularly Taiwan-based ones targeting the Chinese market, according to industry sources
In a forum hosted by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Keiju, KCCI Chairman and SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won told participants that Nvidia's dominance in the AI business is unlikely to be shaken in 2-3 years. Still, the Silicon Valley company may face a round of challenges after the period as companies have yet to find profitable business models for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Some uncertainties might challenge Nvidia's leadership status
According to data from the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade, and Industry, from April 2021 to June 2024, there have been 100 new semiconductor-related investments announced or reported, covering areas such as semiconductor materials and logistics. Among these, TSMC's investment in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, stands out as the largest
Nexchip is expanding into photomask production, aiming to achieve mass production by the fourth quarter. This move positions Nexchip as a full-service foundry, similar to TSMC and SMIC, and highlights the indigenization efforts of China-based chipmakers
As the number of DRAM stacks in high bandwidth memory (HBM) increases, there will be new developments in Through-Silicon Via (TSV) materials, focus rings and debonding technology used in this field. Memory manufacturers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly collaborating with partners to develop these next-generation solutions
Samsung and SK Hynix plan to invest KRW360 trillion (US$259.2 billion) and KRW120 trillion, respectively, to build 10 semiconductor fabs in Yongin, South Korea, making it the world's largest advanced semiconductor cluster. However, recent reports suggest that the Yongin cluster development plan may be disrupted due to insufficient power supply
SK Hynix has reported revenue hit an all-time high of KRW16.42 trillion (US$11.8 billion) in the second quarter of 2024, when operating profits topped KRW5 trillion for the first time in six years
Under the current geopolitical climate, the trend toward localized production is set to continue for some time. Yet Hon Hai Precision (Foxconn) is seemingly bucking the trend, instead increasing its investments in new businesses in China. What factors lie behind this decision
While consumer electronics demand is experiencing a sluggish recovery, major Chinese MCU suppliers have redirected their attention to automotive and white household appliances, according to industry sources
TSMC is expected to break ground on its new wafer fab in Germany around the end of 2024, with volume production to begin by the end of 2027, according to sources at semiconductor equipment makers
