AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - There is no sign of any slackening in demand from semiconductor manufacturers amid the global computer chip shortage, the chief executive of key equipment supplier ASML Holding NV said on Wednesday, especially in the market for older chips. ASML, which sells equipment to TSMC, Samsung, Intel and others, earlier reported better than expected first … [Read more...] about ASML boss says “zero” signs of easing demand from semiconductor manufacturers
EU plan for common worldwide phone charger port takes step closer
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's bid to adopt a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones took a step forward on Wednesday when an EU panel backed the proposal, paving the way for an assembly vote next month. The European Commission suggested a single mobile charging port more than a decade ago, hoping phone makers would be able … [Read more...] about EU plan for common worldwide phone charger port takes step closer
Swedish prosecutor opens preliminary investigation into alleged Ericsson bribes in Iraq -TT news agency
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation in to alleged bribes paid by telecom giant Ericsson in Iraq, Swedish news agency TT said on Wednesday, quoting the prosecutor Leif Gorts as saying. "Yes, I can confirm that, but I can not go into more detail about what it concerns as it has just begun," Gorts told TT. Ericsson and the … [Read more...] about Swedish prosecutor opens preliminary investigation into alleged Ericsson bribes in Iraq -TT news agency
Taiwan firms in China hub make uneven restart from COVID curbs
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan firms making chip and electronic components reported a mixed picture on Wednesday on work resumption in the eastern Chinese city of Kunshan after COVID-19 curbs, with some warning deliveries would be postponed until next month. China has put Shanghai under a tight lockdown since late March and neighbouring Kunshan has also tightened curbs to control the … [Read more...] about Taiwan firms in China hub make uneven restart from COVID curbs
Exclusive-Vietnam plans 24-hour take-down law for “illegal” social media content -sources
By Phuong Nguyen and Fanny Potkin HANOI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Vietnam is preparing new rules requiring social media firms to take down content it deems illegal within 24 hours, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said. The planned amendments to current law will cement Vietnam, a $1 billion market for Facebook, as one of the world's most stringent regimes for … [Read more...] about Exclusive-Vietnam plans 24-hour take-down law for “illegal” social media content -sources
