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Monday 14 July 2025

Weekly news roundup: China’s semiconductor setback, MediaTek gains on Qualcomm, and ongoing US-China chip tensions

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from July 7 to July 13, 2025. This week's top three highlights include China’s semiconductor ambitions facing setbacks as Jiangsu Advanced Memory Semiconductor cancels its restructuring amid investment delays. Meanwhile, MediaTek gains ground on Qualcomm in China’s premium smartphone market, signaling a notable industry shift. The US-China semiconductor standoff shows signs of tactical maneuvering, with both sides testing political and economic limits

Monday 14 July 2025

India confronts rare earth crisis with incentives, strategic alliances

India is taking bold steps to tackle its growing rare earth crisis, eyeing on a multi-billion-rupee incentive plan to boost domestic production of rare earth magnets, as China tightens export controls on rare earth products, disrupting global supply chains and exposing India's dependency on Chinese imports despite holding the world's third-largest rare earth reserves

Monday 14 July 2025

Foxconn reportedly begins iPhone 17 component imports from China as India and US watch Apple's global moves closely

Foxconn has reportedly begun importing key components from China to India for the iPhone 17, marking the start of trial production. The development comes as both India and the US intensify scrutiny of Apple's manufacturing strategy and its reliance on China

Monday 14 July 2025

India roundup: Apple taps Indian COO amid supply chain relocation

Apple named Indian Sabih Khan as the new COO as the firm accelerates sourcing components from India

Friday 11 July 2025

India's EMS giants pivot to East Asia partnerships for US$2.68 billion component push

Indian electronics makers are accelerating joint venture talks with South Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese partners as they prepare final bids for a component manufacturing scheme. The push reflects a strategic shift away from Chinese alliances amid foreign direct investment curbs and rising geopolitical tensions

Thursday 10 July 2025

MediaTek bets on India for global automotive growth, targets 20% deployment share

MediaTek is intensifying its focus on India's fast-growing automotive market, with the company projecting the country will contribute 20% of its global automotive platform deployments over the next five years. The move underscores India's rising importance in the connected vehicle and software-defined mobility ecosystem, according to senior company executives

Thursday 10 July 2025

India's Sahasra strengthens European presence with metering, supply chain partnerships

Sahasra Electronic Solutions Limited (SESL), part of the India-based Sahasra Group of Companies, has announced two strategic developments aimed at expanding its international footprint in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry, including a new metering product launch and a formalized supply chain partnership in Europe

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Kaynes Technology to set up electronics unit in Kerala with US$58M investment

India-based EMS provider Kaynes Technology is expected to open a new manufacturing unit in Kerala. The company will receive land in Perumbavoor Industrial Park, developed by KINFRA, following approval from State Industries Minister P. Rajeeve after a site visit and discussions

Tuesday 8 July 2025

India seeks deeper semiconductor, digital ties with Malaysia

India's High Commissioner to Malaysia, B N Reddy, has called for stronger collaboration between Indian and Malaysian companies in semiconductors and digital technology

Tuesday 8 July 2025

India at the center of Samsung's 2025 mobile strategy as it targets all price segments

Samsung has reclaimed the No. 2 spot in India's smartphone market in early 2025, driven by a dual strategy targeting both budget and premium buyers. Its renewed push includes AI-powered features, rural retail expansion, and flexible financing, reinforcing India's role as a critical hub for sales and production

Monday 7 July 2025

India roundup: India's EMS under the shadow of G2 rivalry

China is reportedly slowing down Apple's diversification endeavors, impacting India. India reportedly eyes 2D chip materials for a technology leap

Friday 4 July 2025

China-India rivalry forces Foxconn to rethink manpower strategy

As 2025 begins under President Donald Trump's second term, rising trade tensions and tariffs are pushing regionalized manufacturing. In this context, Foxconn is reportedly recalling Chinese engineers from its Indian operations, highlighting the complex China-India dynamics shaping global industry

Friday 4 July 2025

Tata and Tower Semiconductor reportedly shortlisted for India's SCL upgrade

Tata Semiconductor and Tower Semiconductor have advanced to the financial bidding stage to modernize the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, Mint reports. The shortlisted firms will compete to upgrade the facility's outdated 180nm chip line with advanced equipment and long-term support

Thursday 3 July 2025

Foxconn's recall of hundreds of Chinese staff from India iPhone plant siren concerns over Apple's South Asia strategy

Foxconn has instructed hundreds of Chinese engineers and technicians at its iPhone assembly plant in southern India to return to China, according to a Bloomberg report. Sources familiar with the matter said most Chinese employees were notified over the past two months, and more than 300 have already left. Only a limited number of Taiwanese support personnel remain on site

Thursday 3 July 2025

D-Link locks in 50,000-unit Wi-Fi 6 deal in India's enterprise market

Taiwanese networking firm D-Link Corporation has landed a significant Wi-Fi 6 enterprise access point (EAP) order in India, securing a contract for 50,000 units slated for shipment beginning in July 2025. The deal highlights D-Link's growing foothold in India's rapidly expanding enterprise networking market and reflects the success of its long-term investment in the region

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