Monthly Archives: August 2024

[News] China’s GPU Firm Lisuan Tech Averts Bankruptcy with USD 46 Billion Financing from Dosilicon and Others

China’s GPU company Lisuan Technology, based in Shanghai, has averted the crisis of bankruptcy, as it secures around 328 million yuan (nearly USD 46 billion) in financing from domestic NAND/ DRAM manufacturer Dosilicon and others, according to a report by …

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[News] EU Plans to Cut Tariffs on China-Made Tesla EVs from 20% to 9%, with Final Decision Expected in October

On July 4th, the EU announced a provisional anti-subsidy tariff on electric vehicles imported from China, with a final decision set for October 30th. On August 20th, the EU released a draft decision regarding the final anti-subsidy tariffs, adjusting the …

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[News] Restriction on Antimony Exports is Just the Beginning? China Rumored to Tighten Tungsten Controls by Year-End

China’s export controls on antimony are set to take effect on September 15th. Furthermore, according to a report from Liberty Times Net, it is indicated that these controls could be escalated, with plans to impose additional restrictions on tungsten by …

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[News] WD to Spin Off NAND and SSD Business, with a Valuation Reportedly up to USD 22 Billion

According to the reports from EETimes China and Blocks &Files, Western Digital (WD) is said to be considering spinning off its NAND and SSD business, which could be valued similarly to Solidigm. Reportedly, WD plans to split into two separate business units: one focused on …

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[Insights] Memory Spot Price Update: DDR4’s Price Hike Momentum Deterred by the Ample Supply of Reball Chips

According to TrendForce’s latest memory spot price trend report, regarding DRAM spot prices, though the top three DRAM suppliers have not lowered their official prices, spot prices could weaken further because buyers are more passive than before. On the other …

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