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[News] Chip Supply Chain Sees Rush Orders Amid Tariffs and Inventory Replenishment

Posted on 2024-12-09 by TrendForce

According to a report by the Commercial Times, industries including display panels, IC design, memory, and optical communications are experiencing a surge in rush orders toward the end of the year and the Lunar New Year period. This uptick is …

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[News] SMIC, Hua Hong Reportedly Pressure Taiwan Foundries with up to 40% Discount on Mature Nodes

Posted on 2024-12-09 by TrendForce

As TSMC keeps making strides in advanced nodes, its Taiwanese foundry peers may be facing tough competition on mature nodes from Chinese rivals, including SMIC, Hua Hong Group, and Nexchip, as per Economic Daily News. The report indicates that recently, …

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[News] Acceleration of Localization in China’s Semiconductor Industry

Posted on 2024-12-09 by TrendForce

The localization of the semiconductor industry in China is a long-term strategic goal. In recent years, the localization rate across the semiconductor supply chain has gradually increased. However, the current volatile domestic and international environment has further spurred the rapid …

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[News] Samsung Faces Profit Challenges as Huawei Joins Apple in Achieving Tech Independence

Posted on 2024-12-09 by TrendForce

According to a report from Chosun Biz, Huawei has followed Apple’s lead in achieving self-sufficiency in application processors (AP chips) and operating systems (OS). This technological independence allows the company to reduce OS royalty payments to external providers and lower …

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[Event Highlights] TrendForce Recognizes Key Industry Players at Inaugural TechFuture Awards

Posted on 2024-12-06 by TrendForce

On November 20, TrendForce hosted the 2024 TechFuture Awards ceremony during its annual MTS 2025 Seminar. The event brought together global industry executives, technical experts, and investors to explore the tech industry’s landscape and key emerging trends. The inaugural 2024 …

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