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Dec
25
Dec
The 77″ LG SIGNATURE OLED T is launched as the world’s first transparent and true wireless 4K OLED TV
24
Dec
China advances in mature chip manufacturing amid geopolitical frictions
As US-Sino chip tensions rise, Beijing strengthens its position in mature process chip manufacturing, echoing its earlier solar panel strategy. While the US maintains a lead in advanced semiconductor technologies, China’s state-backed efforts could secure dominance in lower-tech yet vital segments within years.
24
Dec
LGES lands 3rd major North American ESS deal in 2024
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has secured a 7.5 GWh energy storage system (ESS) supply deal with US-based Excelsior Energy Capital, with production and delivery slated to begin in 2026. The agreement underscores LGES’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the ESS market while leveraging its energy storage solutions to manage short-term demand shifts in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
24
Dec
Global investment plans of Japanese IDMs
Geopolitical tensions prompt Japanese IDMs to gather capacities in Japan’s Kyushu and Tohoku regions and prioritize their OSAT capacity expansions in ASEAN countries.
24
Dec
HD Renewables, ZEN Energy launch 1.4GW green energy platform in Australia
HD Renewables announced plans on December 23 to establish a green energy investment and asset management platform, “ZEBRE,” in partnership with ZEN Energy Group. The venture targets an investment capacity of 1.4GW, with initial acquisitions focused on South Australia’s Solar River, a large-scale solar and energy storage project.
24
Dec
Hyundai restructures Semiconductor Strategy Group, pivots to in-house autonomous chip strategy
Hyundai Motor Group has reportedly disbanded its Semiconductor Strategy Group (the Group), a key division tasked with driving the company’s in-house development of automotive semiconductors to reduce reliance on external suppliers. Its functions and personnel are being reassigned to other departments as part of a broader restructuring.
24
Dec
Qualcomm scores key legal win, yet unlikely a total loss for Arm
A Delaware jury has ruled that Qualcomm did not breach its agreement with Arm, allowing the company to retain its Nuvia-based intellectual property designs. This verdict comes at a crucial time as Arm-based AI personal computers begin gaining market traction.
24
Dec
Foxconn stresses production efficiency in upcoming AI robot push
Recent comments by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have put robotics back in the spotlight. However, Foxconn has long had a goal of deploying a “million-strong robot army”. Even though the company failed to fully reach its goal back then, robotics remains a key focus of its “3+3” industry growth strategy.
24
Dec
Sunnic expands CIS business in India, diversifies into AI services
IC distributor Sunnic Technology & Merchandise is expanding its CMOS image sensor (CIS) business in India while diversifying into service businesses focused on unmanned automation and smart healthcare solutions.