Yearly Archives: 2024

[News] Hisense Denies Reports of 20-30% Layoffs Amid Online Speculation

Posted on 2024-12-09 by TrendForce

According to a report by Chinese media outlet Lanjinger News, several individuals claiming to be Hisense employees have posted on social media alleging that Hisense Group is undergoing large-scale layoffs. The company’s workforce is reportedly being reduced from 110,000 to …

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[News] Apple Reportedly Set to Launch Self-Made Modem Chip, Challenging Qualcomm

Posted on 2024-12-09 by TrendForce

For years, there have been rumors that Apple plans to develop its own modem chips to reduce reliance on Qualcomm and save significant costs. According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple’s first in-house modem chip is set to debut soon, …

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[News] TSMC’s 2nm Trial Yield Reportedly Exceeds 60%, While Ex-Intel CEO Gelsinger Questions Metrics

Posted on 2024-12-09 by TrendForce

According to a report by Liberty Times, industry sources indicate that TSMC’s 2nm trial production yield has exceeded 60%, surpassing expectations. The company is set to begin mass production as scheduled next year, and at that point, it will represent …

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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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