Chinese EV giant BYD to unveil plug-in hybrid pickup in Mexico
BYD Co., the leader in electric vehicles in China, plans to debut its first truck in Mexico, next door to the world’s largest pickup market.
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May
Robocar supplier sues US, disputes alleged Chinese military ties
Hesai Technology Co., a developer of sensor technologies used in self-driving cars, is suing the US Department of Defense for including it on a list of companies accused of aiding China’s military.
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May
SK Hynix promotes new NAND Flash solution, aiming to recreate HBM’s success model
With the rise of AI, SK Hynix has successfully developed a new mobile NAND Flash solution called ZUFS (Zoned UFS) 4.0, targeting on-device AI applications.
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May
TPCA teams up with Taiwanese industry association to bolster talent and supply chains in Thai electronics manufacturing expansion
Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA) convened an investment exchange summit for the electronics manufacturing industries in Thailand on May 2nd. During the assembly, Mr. Lawrence Chang, Chairman of TPCA Thailand PCB Sodality (also Vice Chairman of TPCA), underscored the advent of a transformative industrial landscape amid the backdrop of the U.S.-China trade war and geopolitical intricacies.
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May
Asus optimistic about 2H24 prospects, with AI PCs and servers contributing to revenue
Asus has reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2024, as its PC and motherboard businesses see sustained shipments, and AI servers begin contributing significantly to revenue.
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May
XMC initiates IPO in Chinese competitive foundry market
Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (XMC) has begun the IPO process. However, the pure-play foundry faces a challenging journey as it seeks to differentiate itself in a fiercely competitive market dominated by numerous players engaged in mature node manufacturing in China.
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May
Virtual power plants: a response to Taiwan and Japan’s seismic risks
Taiwan’s recent spate of earthquakes has put the spotlight on the island’s power supply stability.
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May
Invest India CEO foresees mutual gains and tripled investment in collaboration between Taiwan and India
India’s US$10 billion semiconductor mission is surging forward with recent collaborations and investments. The partnership between Power Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and Tata, along with Micron’s substantial investments, signal decisive strides in fortifying India’s semiconductor industry.
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May
Apple plans to make 25% of iPhones in India by 2028
An Indian top official revealed that Apple plans to increase India’s iPhone production share from over 10% to 25% by 2028, indicating that Apple will explore more local suppliers to achieve its goal.
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May
Polar Semiconductor to expand 8-inch fab capacity in US with govt incentives
Polar Semiconductor, the only US-based manufacturer specializing in sensor, power, and high-voltage semiconductors, disclosed plans to expand its Bloomington, Minnesota manufacturing facility and branch into innovative technologies to serve new customers and markets.