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Friday 7 February 2025
SMI's automotive SSD controller chip becomes first to achieve ASPICE CL3 certification
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SMI), a leading provider of NAND flash controllers, has achieved a significant milestone as its PCIe Gen4 SSD controller chip received ASPICE...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan notebooks, 4Q 2024

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Friday 7 February 2025
What's 2025 got in store for crypto gaming?
There is no doubt that 2024 has been a huge year in the blockchain world. Bitcoin reached its historic value of just over $100K, and the experts predict even greater things for 202...
Friday 7 February 2025
Taiwan OSATs benefit from order transfers amid US-China tariff tensions
Following the resumption of US-China trade tensions under President Trump's administration, which imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, along with former President Biden's tiered...
Friday 7 February 2025
Tesla January sales plummet in Germany amid Musk political stints
Tesla's sales in Germany plunged 60% in January 2025 compared to the same period last year, as CEO Elon Musk's recent controversial public behavior appears to be alienating European...
Friday 7 February 2025
Panasonic may bid farewell to its former core business; considers exiting TV industry sector
Panasonic, the Japan-based electronics company, may end its television business in 2025. On February 4, 2025, the company announced an organizational restructuring plan for its 2025...
Friday 7 February 2025
OEMs rush chip orders ahead of potential US tariffs
OEMs have ramped up early component and processor purchases since late 2024, bracing for potential US tariff hikes, according to industry sources.
Friday 7 February 2025
DeepSeek leaves ASIC prospects unscathed as Taiwanese IC design houses wield proprietary IP
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek made a splash during the Lunar New Year, sparking a critical debate: Will advancements in AI model efficiency drive up or reduce demand for chip hardware?...
Friday 7 February 2025
Apple's China focus thrusts it into center of geopolitical fight
Apple Inc., which counts China as its biggest manufacturing hub and the US as its largest market, is now at the center of an escalating geopolitical fight that threatens to span tariffs...
Friday 7 February 2025
Samsung eyes steady 2025 smartphone growth fueled by Galaxy S25 surge
Samsung Electronics expects smartphone market development to be stable in 2025, with the main risk factor being the volatility of exchange rates.
Friday 7 February 2025
Power semiconductor makers face OSAT relocation hurdles
The G2 semiconductor rivalry has intensified following President Donald Trump's return to office. While the power semiconductor industry continues to operate under the IDM model,...
Friday 7 February 2025
AI integration reshapes SaaS business models and market potential
The cloud computing industry has evolved for nearly two decades, with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and subscription-based business models maturing steadily. However, with the recent...
Friday 7 February 2025
Singapore faces trade risks amid rising G2 tensions
As the US escalates tariff threats against trading partners, experts warn that Singapore's close trade relationship with China makes it vulnerable to indirect consequences.
Friday 7 February 2025
Trump 2.0 fuels uncertainty for Taiwan machine tool sector
Since taking office in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has pushed policies that could become the biggest wild card for the global economy through 2025. His administration's...
Friday 7 February 2025
Beyond DeepSeek: how China's elite LLMs are redefining global AI
The emergence of DeepSeek is reshaping China's AI landscape, signaling a transformational shift in the global AI race. Industry experts believe DeepSeek is not the only "black swan"...