The TSMC global research and development centre in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Photo: Reuters
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)

US extends TSMC’s waiver for advanced chipmaking gear in China

2 hours ago

The exemption allows the world’s biggest contract chip maker to continue buying advanced chip equipment for its operations in mainland China.

The TSMC global research and development centre in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Photo: Reuters

US extends TSMC’s waiver for advanced chipmaking gear in China

The exemption allows the world’s biggest contract chip maker to continue buying advanced chip equipment for its operations in mainland China.

2 hours ago

US eyes more AI chip curbs on Chinese companies to close loophole

US rules restricting shipments of AI chips and chipmaking tools to China are set to be tightened in the coming days, sources say.

3 hours ago

Beijing forum promotes SIM-based ‘e-CNY hard wallet’ for digital payments

Promoters say the ‘e-CNY hard wallet’ has several advantages as a payment mechanism, including safety, reliability and convenience.

13 Oct 2023 - 8:00AM
US President Joe Biden speaks during an event at the White House on Wednesday. Photo: AP Photo

US eyes more AI chip curbs on Chinese companies to close loophole

US rules restricting shipments of AI chips and chipmaking tools to China are set to be tightened in the coming days, sources say.

3 hours ago
China digital currency

Beijing forum promotes SIM-based ‘e-CNY hard wallet’ for digital payments

Promoters say the ‘e-CNY hard wallet’ has several advantages as a payment mechanism, including safety, reliability and convenience.

Promoters say the ‘e-CNY hard wallet’ has several advantages as a payment mechanism, including safety, reliability and convenience.

13 Oct 2023 - 8:00AM
TikTok

TikTok’s global e-commerce expansion hits roadblock after Indonesia shopping ban

TikTok Shop’s debacle in Indonesia poses a challenge on how the ByteDance-owned app operator’s e-commerce model could move forward in a highly competitive industry.

TikTok Shop’s debacle in Indonesia poses a challenge on how the ByteDance-owned app operator’s e-commerce model could move forward in a highly competitive industry.

12 Oct 2023 - 11:10PM

China’s RISC-V community appears unfazed by US threats to target chip standard

One Chinese expert says US curbs would not have direct impact on mainland RISC-V companies but may have a ‘negative impact’ on IP vendors in the US.

12 Oct 2023 - 9:00PM
China’s RISC-V community appears unfazed by US threats to target chip standard

China’s Longsys completes US$132 million takeover of Suzhou plant from Powertech

Longsys, one of US chip maker Micron’s largest clients in China, has acquired a 70 per cent equity stake in Powertech Technology (Suzhou), which provides chip packaging, testing and surface-mount technology services in eastern Jiangsu province.

12 Oct 2023 - 7:02PM
China’s Longsys completes US$132 million takeover of Suzhou plant from Powertech

TikTok’s global e-commerce expansion hits roadblock after Indonesia shopping ban

TikTok Shop’s debacle in Indonesia poses a challenge on how the ByteDance-owned app operator’s e-commerce model could move forward in a highly competitive industry.

12 Oct 2023 - 11:10PM

China’s RISC-V community appears unfazed by US threats to target chip standard

One Chinese expert says US curbs would not have direct impact on mainland RISC-V companies but may have a ‘negative impact’ on IP vendors in the US.

12 Oct 2023 - 9:00PM

China’s Longsys completes US$132 million takeover of Suzhou plant from Powertech

Longsys, one of US chip maker Micron’s largest clients in China, has acquired a 70 per cent equity stake in Powertech Technology (Suzhou), which provides chip packaging, testing and surface-mount technology services in eastern Jiangsu province.

12 Oct 2023 - 7:02PM
Tech war

After Huawei chip, the next Chinese semiconductor breakthrough will be harder

Chinese chip makers are constrained by the limits of their existing imported lithography equipment, and domestic machines lag far behind the cutting edge.

Chinese chip makers are constrained by the limits of their existing imported lithography equipment, and domestic machines lag far behind the cutting edge.

3 Oct 2023 - 10:00AM

Tech war takes a new turn as Huawei pushes 5G smartphones with mystery chip

Huawei’s return to the 5G smartphone market and the controversy over its advanced, made-in-China processor reflect the lengths taken by the company to build up its operations, following years of struggles on account of US trade sanctions.

Huawei’s return to the 5G smartphone market and the controversy over its advanced, made-in-China processor reflect the lengths taken by the company to build up its operations, following years of struggles on account of US trade sanctions.

3 Oct 2023 - 2:26PM

Taiwan’s share in global chip manufacturing supply chain to decline: report

Changes loom for the global chip manufacturing supply chain, as Taiwan and mainland China grapple with geopolitical tensions and the semiconductor policies of various governments.

Changes loom for the global chip manufacturing supply chain, as Taiwan and mainland China grapple with geopolitical tensions and the semiconductor policies of various governments.

5 Oct 2023 - 7:30PM
Tech war

After Huawei chip, the next Chinese semiconductor breakthrough will be harder

Chinese chip makers are constrained by the limits of their existing imported lithography equipment, and domestic machines lag far behind the cutting edge.

Chinese chip makers are constrained by the limits of their existing imported lithography equipment, and domestic machines lag far behind the cutting edge.

3 Oct 2023 - 10:00AM

Tech war takes a new turn as Huawei pushes 5G smartphones with mystery chip

Huawei’s return to the 5G smartphone market and the controversy over its advanced, made-in-China processor reflect the lengths taken by the company to build up its operations, following years of struggles on account of US trade sanctions.

Huawei’s return to the 5G smartphone market and the controversy over its advanced, made-in-China processor reflect the lengths taken by the company to build up its operations, following years of struggles on account of US trade sanctions.

3 Oct 2023 - 2:26PM

Taiwan’s share in global chip manufacturing supply chain to decline: report

Changes loom for the global chip manufacturing supply chain, as Taiwan and mainland China grapple with geopolitical tensions and the semiconductor policies of various governments.

Changes loom for the global chip manufacturing supply chain, as Taiwan and mainland China grapple with geopolitical tensions and the semiconductor policies of various governments.

5 Oct 2023 - 7:30PM

Tech Spotlight

Tech | OPINION
Visitors watch a robot perform welding on the body of a car at the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai on September 19. Photo: Xinhua

The View | How China can use its strength in car exports to drive economic growth

China’s edge in EV production is based on many competitive advantages, but work is needed if it’s to be turned into an engine of growth. Realistically, its EV makers must look beyond the US and Europe to other emerging markets for expansion. Here’s where the belt and road can play a key role.

10 Oct 2023 - 3:30PM

Opinion | Entrepreneurship can keep jobs safe from AI automation

AI’s growing potential to replace millions of jobs worldwide means humans must find ways for sustainable coexistence with intelligent machines. Focusing on what humans excel at but AI cannot do, including entrepreneurship and soft skills, can help keep workers from being replaced.

AI’s growing potential to replace millions of jobs worldwide means humans must find ways for sustainable coexistence with intelligent machines. Focusing on what humans excel at but AI cannot do, including entrepreneurship and soft skills, can help keep workers from being replaced.

8 Oct 2023 - 5:30PM
Entrepreneurship can keep jobs safe from AI automation

Opinion | With Huawei’s chip breakthrough, China has won a battle, if not the war

Washington’s efforts to restrict Chinese access to critical technologies seem to have failed, with the launch of Huawei’s new 5G smartphone. What is striking about the Mate 60 Pro is that besides its primary 7nm processor, many of its auxiliary chips are also made in China.

Washington’s efforts to restrict Chinese access to critical technologies seem to have failed, with the launch of Huawei’s new 5G smartphone. What is striking about the Mate 60 Pro is that besides its primary 7nm processor, many of its auxiliary chips are also made in China.

7 Oct 2023 - 8:30PM
With Huawei’s chip breakthrough, China has won a battle, if not the war

Opinion | For future of X, Musk must learn it’s not enough to move fast and break things

Elon Musk’s vision of turning X, formerly known as Twitter, into an ‘everything app’ has the potential to revolutionise how we interact with the internet. Executing that vision faces many issues, including a lack of trust among users and failure to make clear what new value the rebranded platform provides.

Elon Musk’s vision of turning X, formerly known as Twitter, into an ‘everything app’ has the potential to revolutionise how we interact with the internet. Executing that vision faces many issues, including a lack of trust among users and failure to make clear what new value the rebranded platform provides.

5 Oct 2023 - 5:23PM
For future of X, Musk must learn it’s not enough to move fast and break things

Opinion | Expect China’s AI firms to get a helping hand from regulators

While China was an early mover in regulating generative AI, it is also highly supportive of the technology and the companies developing it. Chinese AI firms might even have a competitive advantage over their US and European counterparts, which face strong regulatory headwinds.

While China was an early mover in regulating generative AI, it is also highly supportive of the technology and the companies developing it. Chinese AI firms might even have a competitive advantage over their US and European counterparts, which face strong regulatory headwinds.

4 Oct 2023 - 9:30PM
Expect China’s AI firms to get a helping hand from regulators
Big and small tech start-ups alike in China have rushed to invest in ChatGPT-style services, but in terms of consumer applications the country is way behind. Photo: Reuters

Opinion | Why Beijing must be more tolerant of risks in fostering innovation

Israel’s embrace of ‘balagan’ or chaos has boosted the nation’s tech prowess, but China’s aversion to risks in fields like AI and proposed regulations on reviewing apps are likely to dampen the spirit of innovation.

29 Aug 2023 - 7:00AM
The National Museum of China, which boasts more than 1.4 million items in its collection, is using AI to create new experiences for visitors. Photo: Robert Ng

Opinion | Digital humans are reinvigorating Chinese cultural heritage

Museums in China have started using digital humans to transform visitors’ encounters with history and culture, letting them interact with historical figures. These digital avatars can help popularise traditional Chinese culture, promote the classics and drive cooperation between STEM and humanities educators.

27 Aug 2023 - 6:15AM