Musk stirs Germany’s political waters as Intel’s US$10 billion fab faces setback

Amid Germany’s political upheaval ahead of its February 2025 federal elections, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has intensified tensions by denouncing the country’s centrist and leftist leaders as “fools.” His criticism particularly targeted Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, who has been actively working to secure investments from major semiconductor manufacturers TSMC and Intel.

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Mitsui Mining & Smelting raises copper foil prices, impacting South Korean semiconductor supply chain

Mitsui Mining & Smelting (Mitsui) recently announced an increase in copper foil prices, raising concern within the South Korean industry. Given that copper foil is a core material for semiconductor packaging substrates and Mitsui holds a significant market share, this price hike could disrupt related supply chains in South Korea.

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MiTAC unveils AIoT innovations to drive smart cities and mobility

MiTAC Group, a prominent technology and IT solutions provider in Taiwan, has played a significant role in supporting the local Ministry of Transportation’s initiatives to advance smart cities, transportation systems, and rail networks. At its 50th Anniversary TechDay on November 18, MiTAC Information Technology and MiTAC Digital Technology showcased their latest AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) innovations in smart transportation.

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Smartphone display panel prices stabilize as TCL reaches global top three

The combination of promotional events like Double Eleventh Day in China and Black Friday sales in Europe and the US, coupled with new smartphone launches in November, has driven a rebound in end-user demand. This recovery has improved demand for upstream display panels, helping stabilize overall panel prices. However, certain types of smartphone panels continue to experience price declines.

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