Apple welcomes back Paishing Technology to the list of eight new Chinese suppliers
Apple recently released its 2024 supply chain list, which includes eight new suppliers from China.
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Taiwan PCB makers gear up for AI PC era, replacement demand to emerge in 2H24
With 2024 widely regarded as the inaugural year for the AI PC era, Taiwanese PCB manufacturers are revving up to meet the upcoming replacement demand for AI PCs and notebooks, expected to emerge from the second half of this year into 2025, according to industry sources.
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May
The future of robotics: collaboration and humanoids on the rise
The robotics industry is on the cusp of significant transformation, driven by two major trends: human-robot collaboration and the emergence of humanoid robots. Once thought to be a decade away, humanoid robots could now become a reality within the next three to five years, according to industry experts.
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European carmakers rely on cross-continental partnerships to compete in low-priced EV race
The competition of EUR20,000 (US$21,750) EV has mobilized the European automotive supply chain. Local automakers tend to collaborate with partners to gain a foothold in the sector. However, partnerships built across continents seem more promising than those formed within Europe.
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May
Semiconductor industry co-opetition between Taiwan and South Korea
The semiconductor industry is the lifeblood of South Korea, a country that heavily depends on its exports. In 2023, South Korea exported US$131 billion of semiconductors and imported US$106 billion, raking in US$25 billion in trade surplus. For Taiwan, when there is a trade deficit, it only amounts to a fraction of its foreign reserve, but that would be a heavy burden to South Korea, which is already shouldering US$663.6 billion in foreign debt.
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May
Vietnam ensures electricity stability amid supply chain firms concerns of power outage
The Vietnamese government is reportedly “encouraging” companies like Foxconn to conserve electricity, sparking concerns about a potential repeat of the 2023 power shortage crisis.
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May
Volkswagen will debut low-cost EV in 2027 after joint effort with Renault collapses
Volkswagen said on May 28 that it plans to roll out a low-cost EV for the European market in 2027, a move that will help it counter Chinese rivals’ offense. In addition, Magna Steyr confirmed that it has discussed EV production for China-based carmakers in Europe.
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May
Mobile phone demand stays low, industries respond with three strategies
The global market expects a recovery of positive growth in the mobile phone market in 2024, with an anticipated growth of 2-4% over 2023. However, the overall recovery still appears slow.
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May
苹果宣布6月22日在吉隆坡开设马来西亚首家零售店
5月29日消息，苹果宣布其首家马来西亚AppleStore零售店将于6月22日在吉隆坡开业，为“AppleTheExchangeTRX”，iPhone、iPad、Mac壁纸目前已经可以通过官网下载。
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May
三星显示、LGD均已获得苹果iPhone 16 Pro的OLED量产批准
韩媒消息，据称三星显示和LG显示均已获得了苹果iPhone 16 Pro的OLED量产批准。