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Toyota, Nissan, and Honda Join Forces on AI and Chip Development for Next-Gen Vehicles
Toyota, Nissan, and Honda have teamed up to develop cutting-edge AI and semiconductor technologies for next-generation vehicles, focusing on areas like semiconductor chips, APIs, virtual simulation, and cybersecurity. Supported by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, this collaboration aims to enhance Japan's competitiveness in the evolving automotive industry. The initiative includes forming the Advanced SoC Research for Automotive (ASRA) group, involving 12 companies, to create high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) technologies for mass production by 2030, marking a significant advancement in software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and autonomous driving capabilities
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3.4.2024
TSMC Opens Its First Chip Manufacturing Plant in Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) subsidiary, Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), opened its first factory in Kumamoto, Japan. The new factory will focus on producing advanced process nodes for AI applications and autonomous driving vehicles.
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2.28.2024
WTO Members Debate Extending Tariff-Free Treatment for Digital Trade
The 13th WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi has sparked a contentious debate over extending the tariff-free treatment for digital trade. While some countries argue that the current rules limit their policy flexibility and revenue potential, others fear the potential foregone customs revenues during the peak in digital trade.
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2.28.2024
Southeast Asia Smartphone Market Rebounds for 2024
The Southeast Asian smartphone market bounced back despite economic difficulties. New product launches and sales promotions by vendors fueled this revival. A major shift was seen driven by TRANSSION's budget-friendly phones and innovative marketing.
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2.28.2024
Japan's SoftBank Plans to Raise US$100 billion to Bet on AI Chips
Masayoshi Son, founder and CEO of Japan’s SoftBank Group, aims to raise US$100 billion for a new AI chip company called Izanagi, directly competing with NVIDIA in the artificial intelligence semiconductors market.
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2.27.2024
Growth in Compound Semiconductors Propels Power Electronics and Photonics Forward
The compound semiconductor industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by advancements in power electronics and photonics. With a projected market size of $3.3 billion by 2029 and applications across automotive, consumer electronics, and more, technologies like SiC and GaN are leading the way.
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2.27.2024
Malaysia Boosts Semiconductor Industry to Capitalize on EV Market Growth
Malaysia sees a significant opportunity in supplying semiconductors for the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. The Minister of International Trade and Industry highlights the country's rising role in EV supply chains, to strengthen its position, Malaysia established a semiconductor taskforce and aims to attract major EV manufacturers like Tesla.
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2.27.2024
Tesla Expands Charging Infrastructure in Penang, Malaysia
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2.26.2024
Boeing Selects BAE Systems for MQ-25 Unmanned Aerial Refueling System Upgrade
Boeing and BAE Systems are joining forces to upgrade the vehicle management system of the U.S. Navy's MQ-25 drone tanker. This new system will not only keep the jets topped up farther from the base, but also pave the way for future unmanned spy missions and even manned-drone teamwork.
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2.26.2024
LCD TV Panel Prices on the Rise
LCD panel shortages are causing production dips, but upcoming sports events are driving demand, leading to a predicted $1 price hike across most sizes in March.
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2.26.2024
Can India Surpass the US in Electronics by 2040?
A recent report predicts India could become the world's second-largest electronics economy by 2040, surpassing the US. This potential rise is fueled by India's growing economy, large workforce, and government initiatives promoting local production.
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