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Monday 28 October 2024
Weekly news roundup: Micron, Intel, Tesla hit by China's national security measures; SiC prices plunge as Chinese capacity soars
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of October 21 - October 25.
Friday 25 October 2024
iPhone 16 sales surge in China and Taiwan, but challenges persist
Following the iPhone 16's release, robust sales reports have emerged from China and Taiwan, with market analysts anticipating continued growth driven by upcoming e-commerce holiday...
Friday 25 October 2024
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite boosts Samsung's competitiveness while raising questions about Exynos future
Qualcomm's newly unveiled mobile application processor (AP), the Snapdragon 8 Elite, demonstrates significant performance improvements over its predecessor and reportedly surpasses...
Friday 25 October 2024
Kioxia delays IPO amid stakeholder valuation concerns
Kioxia has postponed its IPO due to valuation concerns. Bain Capital, a major shareholder, is hesitant to proceed with the IPO at the current valuation, while Toshiba, the second-largest...
Friday 25 October 2024
Apple COO visit trio of key Chinese suppliers, reaffirms commitment to China
After meeting with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Apple CEO Tim Cook continued his visit to China led by COO Jeff Williams. They visited key local...
Friday 25 October 2024
NEMStek lands plasma equipment orders for FOPLP
Nano Electronics and Micro System Technologies (NEMStek), a developer of plasma technologies and surface treatment solutions, has entered the supply chains of Chinese and Taiwanese...
Thursday 24 October 2024
SK Hynix maintains edge in HBM3E, but HBM4 certification and Samsung's pursuit pose risks
SK Hynix will announce its financial results for the third quarter of 2024 on October 24. During its previous earnings call, the company indicated that shipments of its HBM3E products...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Amid HBM3E supply challenges, Samsung appeals to Nvidia with GDDR7, foundry
As Samsung Electronics (Samsung) faces delays in the mass production of HBM3E, the company is looking to enter Nvidia's supply chain through its competitive GDDR DRAM offerings. Recent...
Thursday 24 October 2024
SenseTime's AI data center heavily utilizes Chinese chips including Huawei, Biren
Chinese AI company SenseTime has announced that its Shanghai-based AI data center will extensively use domestically manufactured chips, including products from Huawei and Biren Technology...
Thursday 24 October 2024
South Korea raises industrial electricity rates by 9.7%, impacting chipmakers
South Korea raises industrial electricity rates by 9.7% on average, marking the seventh adjustment since 2022. This cumulative rise exceeds 60% over three years and is expected to...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Lam Research signals declining Chinese revenue, eyes growth in advanced manufacturing and packaging
Following ASML's report of declining net bookings and anticipated lower revenue from China, Lam Research refrained from providing updated guidance for its fiscal year. The company...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Huawei reveals Harmony OS NEXT, China's first fully homegrown mobile operating system
Chinese tech giant Huawei announced the official launch of HarmonyOS NEXT at a launch event on October 22. The HarmonyOS Next is the 5.0 version of Huawei's self-developed mobile...
Thursday 24 October 2024
GCCS opens new plant for SiC crystal growth
GeChi Compound Semiconductor (GCCS), a silicon carbide (SiC) crystal growth company, held an opening ceremony for its new Zhongli plant in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan on October 23....
Thursday 24 October 2024
SiC substrate price correction may continue in 2025, says GCCS
GeChi Compound Semiconductor (GCCS), a Taiwan-based silicon carbide (SiC) crystal growth firm, forecasts that while oversupply will continue to keep SiC substrate prices at low levels...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Japan steps up collaborative efforts to tackle chip talent crunch in key regions of Kyushu and Hokkaido
The demand for semiconductor talent in Japan is increasing, especially in Kyushu, where TSMC is establishing wafer fabs, and in Hokkaido, where Rapidus plans to mass-produce 2nm chips...