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Wednesday 26 June 2024
Malaysia fast becoming semiconductor hub
Malaysia is fast becoming a semiconductor hub in Southeast Asia, with efforts being devoted particularly to expanding its advanced packaging, IC design, and AI sectors.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Chinese DRAM maker CXMT to build new fab in Shanghai
Chinese DRAM manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has received government approval to establish a new manufacturing site in Shanghai, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Wistron to invest US$24.5 Million to build new factory in Vietnam's Ha Nam Province
Taiwan-headquartered electronics manufacturer Wistron, a major Apple supplier, is investing $24.5 million in a new factory in Vietnam's northern province of Ha Nam, according to a...
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Dongfeng Nissan shifts toward EVs as it closes one gasoline car plant
Nissan Motor recently announced that Dongfeng Nissan, its joint venture in China, had shut down production at a facility in Changzhou last week. The act was part of Nissan's efforts...
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Global rare earth supply chain restructures amid nations endeavoring to curb reliance on China
The global rare earth supply chain is undergoing a restructuring as countries actively invest in the sector to reduce their reliance on China, especially for permanent magnets used...
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Localization and multilingual preservation: Asia's Generative AI strategy
A recent report from UK research firm Omdia reveals a stark contrast in AI development strategies between American and Asian companies. While US firms heavily invest in Artificial...
Tuesday 25 June 2024
India tightens visa rules for Chinese nationals amid geopolitical strain, impacting electronics industry supply chain
Amid souring ties over geopolitical tensions, India has been tightening visas for incoming Chinese nationals, which Indian electronics industry insiders believe to have a negative...
Tuesday 25 June 2024
China-based startup unveils homegrown DPU
China-based startup Yusur has launched its third-generation Data Processing Unit (DPU), K2 Pro, which goes beyond offloading CPU tasks in data centers to enhance overall performance...
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Made-in-US lithium battery cells show production delay
In-house production of lithium battery cells by some US-based manufacturers is not going as smoothly as expected due to delays in factory construction and manufacturing progress,...
Monday 24 June 2024
ByteDance and Broadcom in talks to develop advanced AI chip
ByteDance Ltd. and Broadcom Inc. have discussed a potential collaboration on an AI processor to help bolster the TikTok parent's development of that technology.
Monday 24 June 2024
Smart cockpit features of Chinese cars woo young Thai buyers
Chinese carmakers are accelerating their entry into Thailand.
Monday 24 June 2024
South Korean manufacturers rumored to consider 'full liquidation' of old equipment
Even since the US imposed sanctions on China, South Korean manufacturers have been storing old equipment in warehouses, incurring annual rental fees exceeding KRW20 billion (approx...
Monday 24 June 2024
Xiaomi shifts gear ten years after India entry
As Xiaomi is expected to celebrate its tenth anniversary in entering India in July, the company is strategizing to pivot towards premiumization, AIoT, ecosystem integration, and local...
Monday 24 June 2024
CPU smuggling cases on the rise in China through Hong Kong and Macau
Hong Kong Customs recently uncovered a CPU smuggling case, seizing 596 high-performance CPUs valued at around NT$50 million (approx. US$1.54 million).
Monday 24 June 2024
Japan-based semiconductor material suppliers cluster in Kyushu thanks to TSMC
Thanks to TSMC's investments in Kumamoto and its commitment to local sourcing, semiconductor material suppliers, including Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (TOK), Organo, and Sumco, are clustering...