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MediaTek chairman assures chipset supply to Indian handset companies
Mediatek has assured the Indian government that the Taiwanese company will quickly address the shortage of chipsets faced by domestic brands. Read more…
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India asks MediaTek to stop favoring Chinese handset brands
India has asked Taiwan’s MediaTek to increase chipset supplies to Indian handset makers to maintain market parity and not favor Chinese makers Read more…
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Handset supply chain issues hit India’s PLI scheme
India’s ambitious production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for smartphones to take a hit due to supply chain issues shortage of chipsets. Read more…
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China to achieve self-reliance in 28-nm chip production within two years
China is scrambling to boost self-reliance in its domestic chipset sector, and looks set to accomplish that goal in the 28nm CMOS node first. Read more…
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SMIC has a way out of the latest US restrictions, but it may not help
The US decision not to place SMIC directly on the entity list potentially offers the firm a way out of its current predicament. However … Read more…
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Huawei ramps up local chipset investments to beat US sanctions
Huawei has built up stakes in Chinese chipset companies and other tech businesses to bolster its supply chain in the face of US pressure. Read more…
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SMIC suppliers now need export licenses as US clamps down
The US restricts exports to SMIC after concluding there is an “unacceptable risk” China’s military will use their equipment. Read more…
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Huawei to stop Kirin chipset production next month
Huawei will stop making its flagship Kirin chipsets next month, Caixin reports, as the impact of US pressure grows. Read more…
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Alibaba unveils homegrown AI chip to supercharge e-commerce
Alibaba Group has unveiled its first AI inference chip, which it says will boost search, recommendation and customer service for e-commerce. Read more…
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Huawei revs up for MWC with 5G chips, promises foldable phone
Huawei revved up its PR machine Thursday for MWC with two new 5G chipsets, a 5G CPE device, AI solutions and a teaser for a foldable smartphone. Read more…