Southeast Asia and India deployment of semi supply chains
The global semiconductor industry continues pushing more deployment in Singapore and Malaysia, while their attention on India is also rising
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Foxconn reportedly to begin iPhone Pro manufacturing in India soon
Just days after Foxconn chairman Young Liu visited Tamil Nadu, reports indicate that the company’s iPhone plant in the southern Indian state will soon commence production of the latest iPhone model.
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Intel in tight spot with no news on progress in Germany
Having received a subsidy of EUR10 billion (US$11 billion) from the German government to complete construction and start production within three years, what is the newest progress on Intel’s Magdeburg fab factory?
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Aug
Foxconn balances global expansion and client demands amid geopolitical shifts
Global manufacturing has been significantly influenced by geopolitical tensions in recent years, prompting the sector to revisit regionalization and local production plans. This shift is accelerated by customer pressure, leading to the implementation of these strategies at an increased pace.
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ZillTek sees promising demand for automotive, hearing aids, headsets
ZillTek Technology, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) microphone specialist, anticipates that demand for automotive, hearing aid, and headset applications will fuel future revenue growth.
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Taiwan-based manufacturers anticipate Metalens adoption in iPhone 16
As smartphone camera resolutions continue to improve, lenses inevitably become thicker, impacting the weight of the devices. Market rumors suggest that Apple has been researching metalens technology over the past few years, with plans to initially use it to replace the plastic lenses in the iPad’s Face ID system. Metalens technology could debut in the Face ID of the iPhone 16 Pro and flagship models as early as 2024.
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Japan to reportedly subsidize firms to develop supply chain, independent of China in SEA
Fifteen Japanese companies plan to invest approximately JPY100 billion (US$680 million) in research, development, and equipment across Southeast Asia, focusing on the electric vehicle, semiconductor, and energy sectors. The Japanese government is reportedly set to subsidize around one-third of this investment.
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Why Dresden is TSMC’s choice for its first wafer fab in Europe
TSMC’s first European wafer fab is set to be located in Dresden, Germany, a region already recognized as a significant chip manufacturing hub in both Germany and Europe. This decision is expected to bring greater international geopolitical attention to the area, placing it at the forefront of the ongoing US-China chip war.
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AMD’s new game in town: US$4.9 billion bet to challenge Nvidia’s AI dominance
In a bold move to bolster its position in the fiercely competitive AI and data center markets, AMD has acquired ZT Systems for US$4.9 billion. This strategic acquisition signals AMD’s intent to close the gap with Nvidia and marks the latest in a series of acquisitions and corporate investments supporting its AI strategy.
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AWS makes major investment in Taiwan, highlights cloud computing’s role in economic growth
Amazon Web Services (AWS) made a significant investment in Taiwan by announcing the establishment of a new AWS region infrastructure in June, aimed at connecting local startups and enterprises to international markets.