China chipmaker Loongson completes tape-out of new homegrown CPU
China's CPU developer Loongson Technology recently has successfully completed the tape-out of its new processor, LS2K1500, which will be mainly used to power industrial control systems such as electric power, railway transportation, smart manufacturi.....»»
UMC proposed acquisition of remaining stake in United Semi hits snag
United Microelectronics' (UMC) plan to acquire United Semi has hit a snag due to rejection from the local government of China's Fujian province, according to industry sources......»»
NXP reported Q4 and 2022 financial results, highlighting performance in the auto sector
Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors reported on January 30 its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022......»»
China CIS suppliers stepping up deployment in automotive sector
In the face of still-sluggish demand for consumer electronics, China-based CMOS image sensor (CIS) manufacturers are turning their attention to the automotive sector, according to industry sources......»»
China LiDAR startup plans US listing
Shanghai-based LiDAR startup Hesai Technology is looking to raise an estimated US$150 million via a US IPO, according to industry sources......»»
Tech War: Biden moves to halt US exports to Huawei, reports say
Washington has been tightening its rules on exports of US technology to China for several years......»»
Taiwan sees 15-year high inbound investment in 2022
The Taiwanese government approved 2,566 investment projects proposed by foreign (excluding China-based) and overseas Chinese enterprises in 2022, with the total investment of US$13.303 billion hiking 77.94% on year, reaching a 15-year height, accordi.....»»
South Korea-based TV OLED panel makers under pressure from China fellow makers
LG Display's and Samsung Display's globally leading TV OLED technology has been threatened by China-based makers of TV OLED panels, according to industry sources......»»
Hisense steps up investment in upstream LED supply chain
China-based TV vendor Hisense has stepped up investing in the upstream LED supply chain, looking to enhance its in-house developed miniLED and microLED display technologies, according to industry sources......»»
Chinese prefer Europeans to Americans, but feeling isn"t mutual, says study
People in China have more favorable opinions of Europeans than Americans, but the feeling is not mutual, according to a new study from researchers at Rice University, the National University of Singapore and the University of British Columbia......»»
Ford-CATL EV battery plant being "aggressively" pursued by Michigan
Michigan appears poised to land the lithium iron phosphate battery project between Ford and China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., but Ford has yet to confirm or announce such a project......»»
Apple expanding China’s website warnings for users in Hong Kong
Apple’s Safari web browser has some filters to prevent users from accessing malicious websites, referred to as the “Fraudulent Website Warning.” In the United States and other countries, this warning is powered by the Google Safe Browsing serv.....»»
AirPods made in India closer to reality, as enclosure manufacturing begins
One of the steps Apple is expected to take in reducing its dependence on China is to have some AirPods made in India – in addition to those already made in Vietnam. The company has already asked two of its AirPods suppliers to move some of that wo.....»»
Apple starts making AirPods components in India
Apple has taken another step closer to moving AirPods production out of China, with suppliers in India now producing components.In October 2022, it was reported that Apple was asking suppliers to move some AirPods and Beats earbuds manufacturing away.....»»
Exploring how to develop better rechargeable aluminum batteries
A team from China published new work on rechargeable aluminum batteries in Energy Material Advances......»»
Chinese internet giant to launch its own version of ChatGPT, report says
China is reportedly about to unveil its own AI-powered ChatGPT-like chatbot, with internet giant Baidu gearing up for a March launch......»»
ASML says "rules are being finalized" on chip export controls to China
ASML, a Dutch maker of semiconductor equipment, says "rules are being finalized" on export controls, amid reports that the Netherlands and Japan have joined the United States in restricting sales of some computer chip machinery to China......»»
Chinese internet giant to launch own version of ChatGPT, report says
China is reportedly about to unveil its own AI-powered ChatGPT-like chatbot, with internet giant Baidu gearing up for a March launch......»»
Apple reportedly making parts for AirPods in India
Amid Apple's efforts to diversify from China, Apple's US-based suppliers are picking up the pace to manufacture in India as China-based suppliers are still waiting for the Indian government's approval......»»
STMicroelectronics unveiled FY 2022 results, planning US$4.0 billion capex in 2023 to boost capacity
Switzerland-based chipmaker STMicroelectronics (ST) released its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2022 financial results on January 26, 2023.The company reported fourth quarter net revenues of US$4.42 billion, gross margin of 47.5%, operating margin of 29.1.....»»
XPeng to roll out five models in 2023; Nio will deliver new-branded vehicles in 2024
Two China-based emerging EV companies, XPeng and Nio, have ambitious plans for the new year. XPeng aims to introduce five vehicle models in 2023. Nio is poised to accelerate the launch of its second and third brands to start the delivery in 2024......»»