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The IoMT is transforming the healthcare industry, and semiconductors are essential for this transformation. Semiconductors are used to power, process data, and connect IoMT devices. The demand for semiconductors in the IoMT market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.

Gartner predicts that 30% of white-collar jobs in China will be redefined by AI by 2026. Chinese consumers and employees are more willing to accept AI-based solutions, and generative AI is rapidly developing. Organizations that adopt AI will gain a competitive advantage, and employees with skills in using and managing AI will be in high demand.

China's power semiconductor market is expected to reach 21.2 billion USD in 2023, with thyristor, IGBT, and MOSFET being the main components of the market. The growth of the power semiconductor market is being driven by the development of emerging industries such as new energy vehicles, smart grids, and the Internet of Things. The market is also being supported by the continuous progress of technology, with performance improvement in areas such as high voltage, high temperature, low loss, and high reliability being a key focus. In the competitive landscape, various enterprises are mainly improving their market competitiveness through technological innovation, product quality improvement, cost reduction, and other approaches.

Tablet shipments declined in the second quarter of 2023 due to weak demand and elevated channel inventory. However, Chinese vendor Xiaomi marked its debut in the top 5 with shipments of 1 million units, a substantial increase of 41.6% year over year. Apple remained the leader with shipments of 10.5 million units, but still recorded a year-over-year decline of 16.8%. Samsung ranked second with shipments of 5.8 million units, while Lenovo moved up to third with shipments of 2.1 million units. Huawei and Xiaomi finished the quarter in the fourth and fifth positions respectively.
 

Japan and the UAE have agreed to establish a new framework for discussing potential investments in semiconductor and battery plants in Japan. The agreement comes as Japan seeks to secure its supply chains for critical technologies. The UAE is a major oil producer with a growing interest in the clean energy sector, and it is home to a few sovereign wealth funds with significant financial resources. This makes the UAE an attractive partner for Japan, which is seeking to attract foreign investment in its chip and battery industries.

The consumer electronics industry in Vietnam is projected to maintain its growth trajectory in 2023, driven by trends such as increased demand for mobile devices, the surge in smart home adoption, and the uptake of 5G technology. The upcoming months, particularly August 2023, are anticipated to witness a strong appetite for novel products and features, urging companies to focus on innovative solutions that cater to consumer preferences. These trends reflect the industry's responsiveness to technological shifts and changing consumer behaviors.

The semiconductor industry is a major contributor to the Malaysian economy, but it is also one of the most energy-intensive sectors. As the demand for semiconductors continues to grow, the industry is looking to renewable energy to reduce its environmental impact.

China has tightened export restrictions on two chipmaking materials, gallium and germanium. This is a significant development that could have several implications for the global chip industry. The restrictions are likely to lead to higher prices, shortages, and a shift in supply chains. It could also lead to increased competition among chipmakers.
 

Self-driving car companies Waymo and Cruise are seeking to expand their commercial services across San Francisco, but they face opposition from city transportation entities, the fire department, and the planning department. These organizations argue that self-driving cars pose a threat to public safety, traffic congestion, and emergency services. Waymo and Cruise maintain that their autonomous vehicles are safe and could improve traffic congestion and air pollution. The CPUC's decision on whether to approve the expansion will have a major impact on the future of self-driving cars in San Francisco and beyond.

The Chinese telecommunications industry grew by 6.2% in the first half of 2023, driven by the expansion of the network connected user base and the rapid growth of mobile internet access traffic. Emerging businesses, such as IPTV, internet data center, big data, cloud computing, and the IoT, continued to grow rapidly, while the revenue from voice services decreased slightly.