NAND flash capex to slow in 2024
The world’s top-3 memory chipmakers are likely to reduce their NAND flash memory capex in 2024, following two years of robust spending, according to industry sources.
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Global watchdogs join hands to intensify crackdown on AI giants’ market dominance
International watchdogs are intensifying their scrutiny of leading tech giants, collaborating to examine potential monopolistic behaviors and partnerships that may skew the market.
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32-inch dual-mode gaming OLED faces supply shortage despite LG production lines operating at full capacity
The gaming OLED monitor recently launched by LG Electronics has reportedly sold out globally. Despite continuous production increases for said product, it remains “out of stock.” The 31.5-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is the world’s first 4K OLED dual-mode gaming monitor. Since its launch, this monitor has been well-received by gamers in major markets like the US and Europe.
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ODMs collaborate with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions
Leading ODM Compal Electronics has been accelerating the implementation of its ONE+N project, announced in 2023 to achieve net zero in the supply chain. Within two years of the project’s launch, the company aims to complete greenhouse gas audits across 34 suppliers and achieve a total reduction in carbon emissions of 10,000 tonnes among 10 suppliers, or the equivalent carbon offset of 26 Da’an Forest Parks.
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VueReal collaborates with RiTdisplay to expand Micro LED consumer wearable applications
Canadian Micro LED startup VueReal has been actively expanding its operations, recently announcing the construction of a new production line.
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Japan may offer more support for Rapidus 2nm chip ambition
The Japanese government is taking significant steps to support Rapidus in its efforts to become a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. This includes providing financial support, developing specific policies, and potentially enacting new legislation to ensure a stable domestic semiconductor supply chain.
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Global energy transition fuels Taiwanese expansion into storage solutions
As the world races towards the 2050 net zero emissions target, the US’ commitment remains in question.
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China takes different approach to South Korea in display technology R&D; focuses on QD-LED and Micro LED
In display R&D, China’s rapid development has garnered attention. While South Korea focuses on technology sectors like OLED and backplanes, China instead puts more emphasis on emerging sectors like Quantum Dot (QD) OLED and micro OLED.
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Samsung bets big on CXL for next-gen memory leadership
Samsung Electronics is aggressively targeting Compute Express Link (CXL), a highly anticipated next-generation memory technology. The CXL market is expected to take off in the second half of 2024 and boom in 2028. Samsung plans to mass-produce 256GB CMM-D products by the end of 2024.
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Thailand maintains electricity tariff to ease economic strain
Thailand’s Ministry of Energy has announced that it will freeze electricity prices at THB4.18 (approximately US$0.12 ) per unit until the end of 2024. This decision aims to alleviate financial pressure on businesses and consumers amid a challenging economic environment.