IC IDMs see lead times shorten
Deceleration in pull-ins of orders for HPC and handset chips has significantly shortened delivery lead times at IDMs, according to industry sources in China. However, the available fab capacities at IDMs for automotive chip orders continue to fall sh.....»»
Taiwan power diode and MOSFET suppliers turning focus away from PCs
With PC ODMs and OEMs bracing for a particularly slow second half of 2022, related power diode and MOSFET suppliers have moved to vie for more orders from the power supply system sector where demand is expected to be relatively stable during the latt.....»»
Realtek enjoys another quarter of record revenue
Network IC specialist Realtek Semiconductor saw its revenue hit a record high for the second consecutive quarter in the second quarter of 2022. Revenue totaled NT$60.26 billion (US$2.02 billion) for the first half of 2022, rising 22.5% on year......»»
Taiwan server assemblers to see 3Q22 shipments grow
Taiwan-based server assemblers are expected to see third-quarter shipments register double-digit sequential increases, with positive shipment prospects for the second half of 2022, according to industry sources......»»
LCD monitor outlook remains dull
Although sales of LCD monitors made some ground during the 618 mid-year shopping festival in China, the outlook for the monitor industry remains dim in the second half of 2022, according to market sources......»»
Globalwafers to help ease 12-inch wafer shortage in the US; Sharp buys back SDP as wholly-owned subsidiary
This week's Asia tech industry summary will focus on Globalwafers' plan to establish a 12-inch silicon wafer factory in the US' Texas to mend the shortage of large-size silicon wafers in the US, while Globalwafers' Japan-, Germany-, and Korea-based c.....»»
China foundries raise new funds to expand 12-inch fab capacity
Chinese foundry houses including Hua Hong Semiconductor and CanSemi Technology recently have successfully raised new funds to finance capacity expansions at their 12-inch wafer fabs, despite IC designers reportedly continuing order cuts amid sluggish.....»»
TNP, HiTi unveil personalized cold wallet
Plastic card maker Taiwan Name Plate (TNP) will cooperate with dye-sublimation photo printer maker HiTi Digital to launch FortVax personalized cryptocurrency cold wallet initially in Taiwan, the US and Singapore in third-quarter 2022, according to TN.....»»
Turn Cloud signs MOU with two Japanese firms
Turn Cloud Technology Service, a Taiwan-based startup developer of OMO (online merge with offline) total solutions for digital transformation of retail operations, has signed an MoU with Japan-based VINX and Hitachi Solutions for introducing its prod.....»»
5G penetration speed faster than 4G by 2 years, says Ericsson
The penetration of 5G is rising faster than 4G, and the number of global 5G users will top one billion by the end of 2022, two years faster than the corresponding pace for 4G, according to an estimate from Ericsson......»»
Indonesia"s auto supplier DRMA sees recovering chip supply as BKPM lowers EV growth projection
Indonesia car parts supplier Dharma Polimetal (DRMA) expects supply of microchips to return to normal next month, according to Indonesian-language news outlet Bisnis......»»
India rationalizes VAT for EVs to encourage adoption
Amid rapidly growing EV sales in recent years, India has decided to further lower the value-added tax on EV batteries to encourage EV adoption, which may benefit swappable EVs......»»
Molicel powers McMurtry Speirling to ultra-high speed
Taiwan-based E-One Moli Energy (Molicel) has signed a strategic technical partnership with hypercar brand McMurtry Automotive to supply ternary lithium batteries for high-end electric vehicles......»»
Smith+Nephew opens manufacturing facility in Malaysia to support orthopaedics business
Smith+Nephew, the global medical technology company, today opened its new high-technology manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan Industrial Park in Penang, Malaysia......»»
India moving towards CCS protocol: EV charging startup
India is steadily transitioning to EVs as more companies offer vehicles and charging infrastructure. But one issue that continues to remain a challenge is the lack of standardized charging protocol, according to EV Cosmos, a company that is rapidly e.....»»
SMIC, Intel face different constraints in expanding global foundry market shares
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) and Intel are facing different constraints in expanding their presence in the global foundry market while they are on track to bolster domestic semiconductor self-sufficiency in China and the US,.....»»
Xiaomi launches 12S series flagship models
Xiaomi has launched its 12S series flagship models in China. The Xiaomi 12S series consists of the standard 12S, the 12S Pro, and the 12S Ultra......»»
Chinese panel maker HKC plans IPO
China-based LCD panel maker HKC is applying for listing on ChiNext market under the Shenzhen Stock Exchange to raise CNY9.5 billion (US$1.42 billion), according to industry sources......»»
Walking a tightrope (4): Geopolitical risks
To avoid the air spaces being affected by Russia-Ukraine war, the planes of Japan Airlines and Korean Airlines may reroute to Alaska and Canada, which may not only add four extra hours of flight time, but also make Alaska a new stopping and refueling.....»»
Network chip shortage to improve in 2H22
Delivery lead times for network chips are still as long as 52 weeks, but supply volume has significantly increased. Shortages will continue to improve in the second half of 2022, as suppliers transition to the 16nm process and begin shipments, accord.....»»