The global semiconductor industry continues pushing more deployment in Singapore and Malaysia, while their attention on India is also rising

South Korea's early trade data showed exports gaining momentum this month, boosting the outlook for economic growth and suggesting global demand for semiconductors remains resilient.

Chinese exports of critical minerals are returning to more normal levels, undercutting fears that the restrictions imposed by the government last year could choke off supplies crucial to high-tech manufacturers around the world.

Xiaomi's financial statement for the second quarter of 2024 is expected to be released on August 21.

US-based xMEMS Labs has developed the XMC-2400 µCooling™, a single-chip (SoC) air-cooled all-silicon active cooling solution utilizing semiconductor micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology. This innovative chip, acting like an "ice jacket" for AI chips, can be customized in size and intelligently controlled to meet specific cooling needs.

Since 2012, Taiwan's integrated circuit (IC) industry has experienced positive growth for 11 consecutive years. Since 2014, it has officially surpassed the petroleum, coal products, and chemical raw materials industries to become the leading sector in manufacturing.

Wiwynn recently filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing X (formerly known as Twitter) of breaching an eight-year-long business agreement. The complaint reveals several details of their transaction history.

Generalplus, a leading microcontroller (MCU) manufacturer, anticipates steady revenue growth despite ongoing global economic fluctuations. Yixing Jia, General Manager of Generalplus, identifies the consumer market as the most significant variable in the global economy.

Following the UK general election, attention has shifted to the country's national semiconductor strategy. An upcoming report urges the new government to conduct a comprehensive review of the semiconductor supply chain to ensure effective resource allocation.

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?

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.

China's recent "Detailed Implementation Rules for Subsidies for Automobile Trade-ins" measure has shortened the lifespan of electric vehicles (EVs) eligible for scrapping to 6 years (registered before April 30, 2018), allowing owners to receive a subsidy of CNY7,000 for trading in their old vehicles to purchase new ones.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ZillTek Technology, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) microphone specialist, anticipates that demand for automotive, hearing aid, and headset applications will fuel future revenue growth.

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.

There are four fundamental forces in nature, ranked from strongest to weakest: strong interactions, electromagnetic interactions, weak interactions, and gravity. While nuclear energy is associated with strong interaction, the advancements of 20th and 21st-century civilization have largely been driven by applications of electromagnetic interaction.

Wiwynn, a Taiwanese cloud infrastructure provider, is suing X (formerly Twitter) for US$61 million, alleging a breach of a 2014 purchase agreement due to non-payment for approximately US$120 million in server parts. This lawsuit comes as Wiwynn shifts to a new business model where customers purchase and store components in Wiwynn's warehouses before assembly.

IC distributor WPG posted strong revenue figures for the second quarter of 2024, with vice president Scott Lin expecting the third quarter to be the peak of the year in terms of both market growth and prices, and an optimistic outlook for the latter half of 2024.

Taiwan Specialty Chemicals (TSC) has gradually expanded its share of the global disilane market, which is dominated by its Japan- and France-based counterparts.

James Huang, Chairman of Getac Technology (Getac), announced that by the end of 2025, all of Getac's rugged industrial computers will be equipped with NPUs (Neural Processing Units) to capitalize on AI-driven opportunities in the rugged industrial computer market. Huang expects that, under the influence of AI, the potential performance of Getac's rugged industrial computers could increase by 30-40%.

IC distributor WPG Holdings expects memory prices to rise by more than 60% in 2024.

As LED demand recovers, many companies have experienced operational improvements in the first half of 2024, particularly in the invisible light and automotive markets, which have become key drivers of sales growth.

India's PC market experienced its fourth consecutive quarter of growth in the second quarter of 2024, with shipments rising by 7.1% year-on-year. The introduction of AI PCs is anticipated to drive demand growth further in the market.

Printed circuit board (PCB) and IC substrate equipment specialist Group Up Industrial (GP) has stepped up the development of its glass substrate offering, eyeing robust demand for advanced packaging.

Support from local foundries and backend houses in China is helping CMOS image sensor (CIS) firms obtain more orders, reducing the country's reliance on Sony, according to industry sources.

Microchip Technology experienced a cyberattack on August 17 that disrupted its operations. The company is investigating the incident and working to restore normal business functions. The impact on the company's financial condition remains uncertain.

ESMC has commenced construction on a new semiconductor fabrication facility in Dresden, Germany. The joint venture between TSMC, Robert Bosch, Infineon, and NXP is investing over EUR10 billion (US$11 billion) to establish the EU's first FinFET-capable pure-play foundry. This facility is anticipated to enhance semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in Europe and generate significant employment opportunities.

Many chipmakers have disclosed delays or suspensions in their new European fab projects; however, TSMC's are proceeding more efficiently than those of their competitors.

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), a joint venture between TSMC, Robert Bosch, Infineon Technologies and NXP Semiconductors, has held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially mark the initial phase of land preparation for its first semiconductor fab in Dresden, Germany. The event brought together government officials, customers, suppliers, business partners and academia to celebrate a milestone in establishing what will be the EU's first-ever FinFET-capable pure-play foundry.

Chinese tech firm Huawei Technologies Co.'s push into the electric vehicle market has received another boost, after an investment valued its auto solutions company at RMB 115 billion (US$16 billion).

General Motors Co. is cutting more than 1,000 software engineers as the automaker moves to lean up its software and services organization, said a person familiar with the matter.