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Wednesday 19 June 2024
Concerns over possible hostile takeover threat to parent company of SK Hynix growing
SK Group, the parent company of SK Hynix, has had its chairman, Chey Tae-won, face a historic divorce ruling. This circumstance raises concerns about potential hostile acquisitions...
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Vivo reportedly to open large plant in India amid regulatory scrutiny
China-based Vivo is set to open a large manufacturing facility in northern India. The company is reportedly looking for Indian partners to run the facility amid intensifying regulatory...
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Huawei ramping up Kirin chip output for smart wearables
After bearing the brunt of multiple rounds of sanctions in recent years, Huawei is now eyeing a resurgence thanks to the Kirin chips produced by its subsidiary HiSilicon.
Tuesday 18 June 2024
AI memory chip war heats up: SK Hynix allegedly uses NPE in proxy patent lawsuit against Micron
With the intensifying competition in the AI memory chip market, leading memory vendors like SK Hynix, Micron Technology, and Samsung Electronics are gearing up for proxy patent battles...
Tuesday 18 June 2024
O-Ran Summit in Taipei highlights Taiwan's unique position in software and hardware
As mobile communications firmly enter the 5G era, the telecom equipment supply chain, previously dominated by just a few major players, is experiencing fresh changes.
Tuesday 18 June 2024
US and India announce initiatives to boost cooperation in semiconductors and AI, aiming to reduce reliance on China
The US and India announced fresh initiatives to enhance cooperation in semiconductors, AI, critical minerals, advanced telecommunications, and defense space, as the US is leading...
Tuesday 18 June 2024
BYD becomes official partner of UEFA Euro 2024
BYD has been selected as the official e-mobility partner of UEFA Euro 2024, replacing Volkswagen, signifying the increasing prominence of Chinese businesses on the international st...
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Chinese MCU suppliers grow automotive businesses as Taiwanese competitors regain market share
China-based MCU companies have been actively developing the automotive market in recent years.
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Network IC firms upbeat about 2H24, as markets in Europe and US bottom out in 2Q24
Amid the surge in AI-related chip demand and rebounding consumer device market as inventory destocking ends, demand for networking chips is yet to pick up, with low pull-in momentum...
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Intel invests in Luxshare subsidiary in China
Intel invested in China-based Dongguan Luxshare Technology, a subsidiary of Luxshare Precision, amid deepening Intel-Luxshare ties as demands for high-speed interconnect products...
Monday 17 June 2024
H3C partners with Foxconn on Malaysia data center investment amid Tsinghua Unigroup further acquisition
H3C Technologies, owned by Tsinghua Unigroup and HPE, recently announced that it will collaborate with Foxconn to establish its first overseas factory in Malaysia.
Monday 17 June 2024
How Chinese automakers can respond to EU's new EV tariffs and continue to grow
Chinese EV manufacturers may feel resentment toward the additional tariffs imposed by the EU, but in reality, they still have multiple options to maintain sales growth.
Monday 17 June 2024
Hyundai plans to list its Indian subsidiary
Hyundai Motor plans to list its Indian subsidiary to enhance its visibility and expand manufacturing capacities for EVs and SUVs in the world's third-largest car market after China...
Monday 17 June 2024
Samsung prioritizes improving existing advanced processes and explores IDM advantage
Leapfrogging is no longer on Samsung's agenda at least temporarily.
Monday 17 June 2024
Tata reportedly talking to acquire majority stake of Vivo India
Tata Group is reportedly in talks to acquire a significant stake in Vivo's Indian operations. This potential deal could position Tata as a major player in India's smartphone industry...