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Friday 12 July 2024
China's Infinigence launches groundbreaking AI integration platform harnessing diverse chips and models
Amid China's skyrocketing demand for computing power and a tight supply of AI chips, an industry leader has proposed a solution to leverage the nation's diverse hardware and software...
Friday 12 July 2024
Chinese EV exports slump 13.2% in June, marking third monthly decline
According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), China's electric vehicle (EV) exports decreased by 13.2% in June 2024, marking the third consecutive...
Friday 12 July 2024
Japan semiconductor material suppliers ramping up investments
Japanese companies are doubling down on investments in semiconductor materials, a sector where they already dominate the global market. This comes amidst generous government subsidies...
Friday 12 July 2024
More Chinese PCB manufacturers set up plants in Thailand
Chinese PCB manufacturers are fueling an investment boom in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, as they adapt to shifting global trade dynamics and seek demand beyond their...
Friday 12 July 2024
Taiwan fab toolmakers grab major orders from TSMC and China
Taiwan-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers are increasingly involved in the supply chains of TSMC and Chinese foundries, according to industry sources. SEMI projects global...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Japan-based semiconductor material suppliers gear up for EUV materials
Fueled by the growing demand for advanced chips that require EUV lithography systems, Japan-based companies are increasing investments and eyeing the supply of materials used in critical...
Thursday 11 July 2024
China legacy chips face involution before flooding global markets
Concerns are mounting among Western governments and semiconductor companies regarding potential overcapacity in legacy chips, reminiscent of past issues seen in the solar industry...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Chinese AI models show strength and resilience amid US sanctions
Chinese AI companies showcased resilience and innovation at the 2024 World AI Conference (WAIC 2024) amid the US's tightening AI chip export sanctions.
Thursday 11 July 2024
SK On partners with Nissan to fuel EV battery supply chain
South Korea's SK On is gearing up to power Japan's Nissan in a groundbreaking Electric Vehicle (EV) battery supply collaboration. This strategic alliance aims to bolster Nissan's...
Thursday 11 July 2024
UAE and Saudi Arabia leverage Chinese capabilities to realize AI and semiconductor dreams
The semiconductor market has become the fourth largest market in the world, following crude oil, automotive, and petrochemical products. With a scale of more than US$500 billion in...
Thursday 11 July 2024
TechInsights: Americas' chip suppliers continue to dominate R&D spending
Despite political and national security concerns about US domestic semiconductor production, American companies continue to account for more than half of the global chip industry's...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Largan reportedly signs LTA contract with US smartphone vendor
Largan Precision has reportedly entered into a long-term agreement (LTA) with a major US smartphone vendor, a move expected to increase its market share and pricing power, according...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Taiwan government encourages local firms to participate in military supply chain
During his inauguration speech on May 20, 2024, President William Lai announced the development of "Five Trusted Industry Sectors": semiconductors, AI, military, security and surveillance,...
Thursday 11 July 2024
AMOLED phone shipments outnumber LCD ones, heaping pressure on Taiwanese panel supply chain
AMOLED has overtaken LCD as the mainstream screen technology for mobile phones, heaping pressure on Taiwanese panel makers who specialize in the latter, according to industry sourc...
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Alternative to Nvidia: expert highlights gaps in China's domestic AI chip ecosystem
The US government's export ban on Nvidia's high-end AI chips has spurred efforts in China to produce domestic AI chips to meet the burgeoning demand in the country's AI sector.