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[News] Apple May Manufacture iPhones in Indonesia to Reverse Sales Ban

According to a report from Nikkei, sources indicate that Apple suppliers are working to establish iPhone production in Indonesia as the company continues negotiations with the Indonesian government to lift the sales ban on iPhones 16. If the plan moves …

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[News] WD Sets Flash Business Split Date, Unveils High-Bandwidth Flash as NAND’s Next Leap

Memory giant Western Digital has confirmed the date for the planned separation of its flash business, set to complete on February 21, 2025, according to its press release. Western Digital currently oversees two main divisions, the hard disk drives (HDD) …

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[News] China’s Semiconductor Equipment Industry Booming, Self-Sufficiency to Reach 50% by 2025?

According to TechNews, China is accelerating its efforts to localize semiconductor production. Among these efforts, semiconductor equipment serves as the cornerstone of the industry, and its level of localization directly determines the overall autonomy and control of the semiconductor supply chain. Recently, …

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[News] Taiwanese Panel Maker AUO Cashes In: Another Plant Sold to Micron, $55M Profit Incoming

Following the sale of idled manufacturing facilities to Micron in 2024, Taiwanese panel maker AUO announced today that its board has approved the sale of the AUO Crystal’s east-side plant, located in Central Taiwan, to the U.S. memory giant as …

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[News] Foxconn Clarifies No Plans for Own Car Brand, Seeks Nissan Partnership Under CDMS Model

According to a report from Commercial Times, after the failed merger plan between Honda and Nissan, speculation arose regarding whether Foxconn would acquire Nissan. On February 12, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu addresses these concerns, stating that for Foxconn, this is …

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