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[News] Samsung Reportedly Laid Off 100+ Execs, Raising Concerns of Talent Recruitment by China

Posted on 2024-12-02 by TrendForce

According to a report from Liberty Times, citing The Chosun Daily, Samsung Electronics has announced a significant personnel adjustment following its November 27 presidential-level appointments, reportedly cutting around 100 senior executives from its semiconductor (DS) division—an unprecedented reduction of senior …

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Global PHEV Sales Surge by 55.3% in 3Q24, BYD Market Share Exceeds 40%, Says TrendForce

Posted on 2024-12-02 by TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest findings show that global sales of NEVs—including BEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs—reached 4.123 million units in 3Q24, marking a 19.3% YoY increase. Global NEV sales are projected to total 16.26 million units in 2024, representing a 24.8% YoY growth. …

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[News] NVIDIA’s Drive Thor Chips Set for Robust Growth in 2025, with TSMC and MediaTek Poised to Benefit

Posted on 2024-12-02 by TrendForce

While NVIDIA may be better known for its latest advancements in AI accelerators such as Blackwell, the tech giant’s automotive chips are expected to seen explosive growth in 2025, with TSMC and IC design house MediaTek poised to seize this …

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[News] Taiwanese Server ODMs Seek Production Capabilities Outside Mexico Amid Trump’s Tariff Threat

Posted on 2024-12-02 by TrendForce

According to a report from UDN News, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on imports from Mexico has sent shockwaves through the server manufacturing industry. The report highlights that Taiwanese server ODMs are swiftly implementing contingency measures, with major players …

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[News] Production Hurdles for GB200 Spark Rumors of Microsoft Cutting Orders

Posted on 2024-12-02 by TrendForce

As demand for artificial intelligence continues to surge, the industry’s appetite for high-performance computing chips has grown increasingly intense. According to a report by the Commercial Times, NVIDIA’s next-generation Blackwell architecture chip, the GB200, has encountered new technical hurdles in …

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