Pegatron to inaugurate Indian facility today
After two years of investment, Pegatron, one of the major Apple suppliers, will inaugurate its Indian manufacturing facility in Chengalpattu near Chennai, and iPhone production in India is expected to increase as analysts predict......»»
Taiwan companies make perfect partners in competitive 5G tech war, says Roger Huang, head of DIGITIMES Research
"Taiwan's ICT companies have a longtime focus on hardware advancement, capable of agile and flexible development to adapt to unprecedented circumstances. For example, the services and system integration providers can team up with Taiwan ICT suppliers.....»»
Renesas to scale up chip supply for VinFast EVs
VinFast has expanded its tie-up with Renesas Electronics under which Renesas will provide a broader range of products including SoCs, microcontrollers, analog and power semiconductors, as well as technical support, for VinFast's electric vehicles (EV.....»»
Rising foundry costs continue challenging IC design houses
IC design houses, notably smaller scale players, continue to confront mounting pressure of rising foundry costs, according to industry sources......»»
Notebook demand not likely to rebound till 2H23
The entire notebook supply chain will remain under pressure to digest inventories through the end of the year amid stronger-than-expected slump in end-market demand resulting from high inflation and other macro headwinds, and brand vendors are not ex.....»»
Vietnam economy posts double-digit growth on manufacturing
Vietnam's economy posted a double-digit growth in the third quarter, helped by a rebound in manufacturing and a lower base in the year-ago period......»»
Freyr Battery poised to scale up clean and cost-competitive battery production
Battery has become a crucial component thanks to the adoption of EVs and energy storage systems. Freyr Battery, a Norway-based manufacturer, is establishing the first supply chain in the country with contributions from its Asian partners. The company.....»»
Automotive IC market share to reach 10% by 2026
The automotive share of the total IC market has steadily increased since 1998 growing from 4.7% of total IC sales that year to 7.4% in 2021, according to IC Insights. The proportion is forecast to reach 8.5% in 2022, and climb further to 9.9% by the.....»»
Inflation Reduction Act fuels South Korean uncertainty on Chip 4 membership
On her visit to South Korea, US vice president Kamala Harris vowed to work with the country to resolve the disputes surrounding the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Signed into law last month, IRA lays out tax credits of up to US$7,500 for electric.....»»
India reportedly seeks smartphones sold locally to include NavIC support
To avoid the dependence on foreign satellite navigation systems and strengthen strategic security, India reportedly urged smartphone and fabless semiconductor companies to add support for NavIC, India's self-developed navigation system......»»
Taiwan central bank denies considering foreign exchange control on foreign investors
Taiwan's central bank issued a statement on the evening of September 28 to clarify a local media report quoting Governor Chin-long Yang's reply to a Legislative Yuan discussion. The central bank denied that Yang had said it is planning to impose curr.....»»
ASE announces building world"s first 5G SA mmWave NR-DC smart factory with Qualcomm
Taiwan Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing (OSAT) service provider Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) and Qualcomm announced a two-year project to develop 5G system integration solutions through advanced 5G technologies such as Standa.....»»
Demand for V2X information security is on the rise
V2X devices and the data they generate continue to increase. Together with AI applications and electrical grid connections, they highlight the importance of information security protection. All car manufacturers should come to a consensus in terms of.....»»
Japanese power semiconductor industry concerned by US-China rivalry
According to the latest data from Semiconductor Association of Japan (SEAJ), sales of Japanese semiconductor equipment increased by almost 40% in August, reaching JPY347.3 billion (US$2.41 billion), a record monthly performance. It also marks the 20t.....»»
Taiwan leaps to top FDI source for Thailand in 1H22 on Foxconn EV project
Taiwan jumped to the top source of FDI (foreign direct investment) in Thailand in the first half of 2022 from fifth place in 2021 thanks to a major investment project by Foxconn Technology Group (Hon Hai), and Thailand is likely to replace Vietnam as.....»»
China-based Sunwoda Electronic to sets up joint venture battery factory
China-based lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cell and module maker Sunwoda Electronic will have its subsidiary Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery set up a factory of Li-ion battery cells, modules, and packs for use in electric vehicles (EVs) in central Chi.....»»
Apple adjusts production line arrangement as iPhone Pro series sells well
Apple's new iPhone 14 series has been selling well after its official launch in September. However, with the first batch of new products still having a wait time of 5-7 weeks, industry sources have hinted that Apple intends to adjust its production l.....»»
Tata ready to disrupt market by launching cheapest EV in India
Tata, India's top EV brand by sales, launched a new electric four-wheeler (E4W) model priced as low as US$10,000 to strengthen its position in India's rapidly-growing EV market when other players have yet to launch competitive products to attract con.....»»
Taiwan Drone 100 sees content design as key to group flying performance
For Taiwan Drone 100, a startup which has wowed audiences with its group flying performances, content design is crucial......»»
Asia EV 50: China consolidates EV hub position; Japan and South Korea expedite electrification
Electric vehicles (EV) are expected to take up 13% of the global passenger vehicle sales in 2022, according to International Energy Agency. The proportion represents an increase from almost 9% in 2021......»»