The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved nine local carmakers to conduct public trials on Level 3 and Level 4 vehicle autonomy. Tesla and other foreign automakers developing the technology did not make the list for a while.
In March, China Resources announced the stunning news of acquiring SMIC’s shares of JCET Group, a packaging and testing firm invested by China’s National IC Industry Investment Fund (the “Big Fund”). The deal is a delicately calculated move rendering China Resources control over JCET and Sandisk.
From ultra-efficient power converters to quantum-resistant security chips and human-machine interfaces, France’s technology startups are showcasing an array of disruptive innovations at this year’s InnoVEX 2024.
While foreign semiconductor companies have grabbed most of the spotlight at Computex 2024, Taiwanese IC design companies, such as MediaTek, Realtek Semiconductor, and Elan Microelectronics, have also made a strong showing at the event, impressing attendees with their latest cutting-edge technologies and innovations.
Four-wheeler and two-wheeler companies will launch multiple models by 2030 in India, which has great potential in EV manufacturing and consumption. However, the unavailability of charging infrastructure, geopolitics, and other factors will continue to challenge the country’s electrification ambition.
Taiwanese companies are striving to explore the new market of AI-related solutions while continuing to solidify their advantages in traditional hardware domains.
As communication technology advances, the spotlight shifts beyond Wi-Fi 6 and 7 to a new protocol by the Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi HaLow. Targeting the burgeoning needs of the Internet of Things (IoT), this innovation is poised to revolutionize sectors such as agriculture, smart cities, and industry.