08
Jun
08
Jun
AP Memory expects to grow revenues with new PSRAM in 2022
Taiwan-based AP Memory Technology, a Powerchip Technology subsidiary specializing in customized DRAM memory designs and IPs, expects robust PSRAM shipments for a wide range of IoT device applications to drive its revenue growth this year.
08
Jun
New iPhone shipments reportedly unaffected by market slowdown
Despite market pessimism about smartphones, Apple’s suppliers are positive about “iPhone 14” sales later this year, saying they have not received any notice about shipment delays, according to industry sources.
08
Jun
Gachaco accelerates building of EV battery-swapping stations in Japan
The Gachaco alliance formed by Japanese carmakers Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, and Kawasaki and energy company Eneos plans to build battery-swapping stations in 2022 to serve 200 electric scooters.
08
Jun
Network device makers guardedly optimistic about 2H22
Network device manufacturers including Accton Technology, Sercomm and Arcadyan Technology saw their May revenues rebound with sequential increases, and are guardedly optimistic about their business outlook for the second half of this year, according to industry sources.
08
Jun
Quanta striving to accelerate production in Shanghai for MacBook production
Quanta Computer, reportedly a supplier for the new MacBook Air, is striving to boost production at its Shanghai manufacturing site to pre-lockdown levels, according to industry sources.
08
Jun
Thailand smartphone shipments down 10% on year in 1Q22
Thailand’s smartphone shipments were down 10% on year in the first quarter of 2022 due to supply constraints, rising inflation, and low consumer spending, according to a recent report published by Counterpoint Research.
08
Jun
Li Auto to produce SiC chip in 2024; Sony increases CIS production capacity; South Korea announces IC talent cultivation goals
This Asia tech industry summary will mainly focus on China-based electric vehicle (EV) makers Li Auto, BYD, NIO, and XPeng boosting investment in SiC chips; Sony increasing its CMOS image sensor (CIS) production capacity to surpass that of Samsung Electronics; and South Korea??s Ministry of Science and ICT announcing five major focuses of the country??s semiconductor talent cultivation project.
08
Jun
Ola Electric reportedly meeting with suppliers to set up battery cell plant
Ola Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler (E2W) brand, reportedly is in discussion with suppliers to set up a battery cell plant in its bid to build a more vertically integrated business model.
08
Jun
Winbond, Nanya to open new fabs, boost DRAM capacity
With increasing demand for larger-capacity memory devices, Taiwan-based specialty DRAM makers are ramping up production to strive for more market share, according to industry sources.