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China’s Xpeng aims to manufacture EVs in Europe to blunt tariffs
Xpeng Inc. is looking for a manufacturing site in Europe, making it the latest Chinese electric vehicle maker seeking to mitigate the impact of import tariffs by building its cars in the region.
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SpaceX delays launch of first-ever private spacewalk mission
SpaceX has delayed the launch of a rocket carrying four private astronauts to space, part of a groundbreaking mission aimed at performing the world’s first commercial spacewalk.
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Memory demand may slightly benefit from new Chinese AAA game in 4Q24
The frenzy surrounding the launch of Black Myth: Wukong, China’s first AAA game to find success in the global market, has spurred speculation of a ripple effect going into the traditional peak season for hardware sales.
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HD Renewable Energy expands into Japan and Australia with green power solutions
HD Renewable Energy (HD) is set to see stronger performance in the second half of 2024, driven by progress in its Southern Taiwan projects. The company, which holds ample land reserves, is well-positioned to sustain the development of photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage facilities. With a robust customer base, HD Renewable Energy has solidified its status as the top player in Taiwan’s power sales market.
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South Korea launches initiative to support tech firms following ASML model
The South Korean government is rolling out a “Super eul” initiative to foster companies in the materials, components, and equipment sectors. This ambitious plan includes targeted support for research and development, accelerated commercialization, and financial backing, sparking interest across various industries.
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Hua Hong accelerates 12-inch fab expansion, aims to boost overseas orders by 2025
Hua Hong Group, one of China’s two major semiconductor foundries, trails behind Chinese industry leader SMIC in terms of both capacity and market share, holding a global market share of only 2-4% and ranking sixth. However, Hua Hong is rapidly expanding its production capacity in mature process technologies.
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Fanuc aims for growth in collaborative robots amid market competition
Global robotics leader Fanuc made its debut at the Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show (TAIROS) in 2024, showcasing 23 robotic arms, with more than half being collaborative robots. The move has sparked speculation about intensifying competition in the collaborative robot market.
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CMC navigates local content challenges: Adjusting MG brand operations and delaying new car launch
At the online investor conference on August 26, Ching-wu Chien, vice President of China Motor Corp. (CMC), addressed the company’s response to new government regulations mandating local content rates for new cars assembled in Taiwan.
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SK Group obtains three major weapons to strike global AI market
To seize the initiative in AI, the SK Group revealed that it is ready to use “three weapons,” namely HBM, GTAA, and energy solutions. It hopes to sound the attack on the semiconductor, AI infrastructure, and AI service areas to strengthen future competition power.