The global adoption of smart meters is on a rapid rise, with over 1.15 billion units already installed worldwide. According to DIGITIMES Research, this number is expected to reach 1.74 billion by 2030. Smart meters play a crucial role in precisely measuring electricity use and facilitating instant two-way communication, enabling energy providers to adjust power generation and manage electricity flow more efficiently. This capability is particularly vital as we transition towards more renewable energy sources

China's automobile exports have shown significant growth in recent years, with the export volume reaching 5.22 million units in 2023, nearly 800,000 more than Japan's, making China the world's largest automobile exporter. According to DIGITIMES Research's latest report covering China's automobile exports, China's automobile export shows several obvious characteristics such as rapidly rising volume and value, electric vehicles becoming mainstream models, and diversifying export markets

DIGITIMES Research has upwardly revised the 2024 shipment forecasts for high-end AI servers and general AI servers to increase year-on-year by 182.6% and 54.2%, respectively, according to the latest data from the firm's AI server report

The booming education procurement season in North America significantly contributed to a 23% month-on-month increase in combined notebook shipments (excluding detachable models) by the global top five brands (excluding Apple) and the top three ODM makers in May 2024

Vietnam's semiconductor landscape is evolving rapidly, with the central region emerging as a new destination for foreign semiconductor firms, complementing the established chipmaking cluster in the north and the burgeoning software and IC design hub in the south. According to DIGITIMES Research, ongoing global geopolitical tensions, Vietnam's abundant local talent pool, and its policy initiatives to achieve a balanced development across regions will continue shaping the country's semiconductor ecosystem