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Thursday 21 November 2024
China's influence wanes in global supercomputing rankings amid US restrictions
China's presence in the world of supercomputing has diminished significantly, according to the latest Top500 list. The number of Chinese systems on the prestigious ranking dropped...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Malaysia chip talent gap widens despite investment and training efforts
Malaysia's semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant talent drain despite substantial investments and training initiatives. The sector faces particular challenges in retaining...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
FocalTech expects continued growth in TDDI chip sales
The third quarter has historically been a peak season, with robust sales of premium smartphones boosting FocalTech Systems' AMOLED TDDI shipments to continue their upward trend. Meanwhile,...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Tech sector braces as Trump signals new tariff offensive
Trump's anticipated return to the White House could reignite global trade tensions, leaving US trade partners and businesses uncertain about potential new tariff measures. While the...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Professional Computer Technology forecasts profitability in 2024 despite challenges, eyes AI-driven growth
Jiang-song Fu, chairman of IC distributor Professional Computer Technology (PCT), projected 2024 to be the trough for their operations. Despite this, the company expects to remain...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
TSMC faces mounting pressure as Arizona chip push intensifies
TSMC could be compelled to shift its most advanced manufacturing processes to Arizona amid renewed US focus on domestic chip production. Taiwan's Economic Affairs Minister J.W. Kuo...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
US Commerce plans US$285 million for semiconductor digital twin research
According to a recent press release, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) and the Semiconductor Research Corporation Manufacturing Consortium Corporation (SRC) are entering negotiations...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Competition in automotive chips intensifies as Taiwan-based companies target mid-to-high-end market
In recent years, Taiwan-based IC design companies have massively entered the automotive chip sector, seeking growth opportunities beyond consumer electronics. The automotive chip...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Samsung reportedly to phase out MLC NAND production in 2025
Samsung Electronics will reportedly terminate its MLC NAND production by next year, shifting focus to high-capacity NAND production, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan PMIC makers struggle to gain foothold in DDR5 market
Despite making progress in DDR5 power management IC (PMIC) development over the past two years, Taiwanese suppliers have seen limited revenue growth in this sector. This limitation...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
WPG to see weaker growth in 2025, with opportunities in auto solutions
AI was the name of the game for the semiconductor supply chain in 2024, according to IC distributor WPG Holdings, yet shifting supply-demand balance may lead to slightly slower growth...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
BYD-designed, TSMC-made automotive chip rumored to involve MediaTek collaboration
Chinese EV giant BYD has unveiled its most advanced self-developed automotive chip, manufactured using a cutting-edge 4nm process. Market rumors reported that the BYD 9000 represents...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan chip gear makers cash in on TSMC 2Q24, 3Q24 orders
Taiwanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers working with TSMC are benefiting significantly from its orders, with eight of them reporting gross margins of 40-60% in the second...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
China's chip advances stall as US curbs hit Huawei AI product
Huawei's ambitions to create more powerful chips for AI and smartphones have hit major snags because of US sanctions, stalling a major Chinese effort to match American technology.
Wednesday 20 November 2024
PC Partner relocates headquarters to avoid US export restrictions
Hong Kong-based graphics card manufacturer PC Partner has strategically relocated its headquarters to Singapore to navigate US export controls on chips to China. The company has also...