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[News] European Chip Giants Doubling Down on “Made in China”: Key Investments from STM, NXP and More

According to a report from Anue, in recent years, geopolitical tensions have increased market uncertainty, prompting many semiconductor companies to seek more resilient supply chains. Interestingly, “Made in China” has emerged as a strategy for tapping into the Chinese market, …

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Key Focus This Week: U.S Retail Sales & U.S. -Japan Monetary Policy

Last week, U.S. equity markets experienced sector-wide volatility. Driven by gains in technology stocks, the Nasdaq Composite Index reached a record high of 19,926.72, while the S&P 500 Index fluctuated and closed at 6,051.08. In the bond market, the yield …

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[News] China Raises Retirement Age for the First Time in 70 Years

Faced with the dual challenges of an aging population and a sluggish economy, China has decided to undertake a significant reform, announcing the first increase in the retirement age since the 1950s. The new policy raises the retirement age for …

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[COMPUTEX 2024] Mobility of Tomorrow: When a Car is More Than Just a Car

Cars are becoming smarter, introducing a new dimension to the world of “mobility.” However, amidst a plethora of fancy terms, what exactly is the future mode of mobility? What problems does it aim to solve? It is something worth delving …

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[News] TSMC Reportedly Attracts Influx of 3nm Customers, Predicts Production Capacity Utilization to Surge to 80% by Year-End

With its 3nm manufacturing process in mass production for approximately a year, TSMC is expected to have a breakthrough in customer acquisition and capacity utilization in 2024. According to predictions from a South Korean outlet The Elec, aside from Apple, customers such …

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