International News:

1. Intel has partially suspended its new chip packaging and testing project in Penang, Malaysia, part of a $7 billion investment announced three years ago.

2. Element Six (E6) is leading a U.S. project to develop ultra-broadband high-power semiconductors using single-crystal diamond substrates.

3. Intel has officially launched the Core Ultra 200V series processors for ultrathin laptops, available from September 24 through over 30 global retailers.

4. Global semiconductor sales totaled $51.3 billion in July, up 18.7% year-on-year, with the Americas at $15.4 billion and China at $15.2 billion.

5. From September 2 to 6, Kinghelm and SLKOR’s “Star of the Week” was business assistant Qiu Chan.

6. Bloomberg reports Intel is seeking urgent help from investment bankers to navigate its toughest period in 56 years.

China News:

1. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), China is the largest robotics market globally.

2. A semiconductor lidar and sensor commercialization project has begun, with a total investment of 5 billion yuan for GaAs substrate epitaxy production, device module manufacturing, and packaging testing.

3. Wu Tianyu, COO of ASE Semiconductor in Taiwan, stated at SEMICON TAIWAN 2024 that the demand for AI is so strong that they are unable to meet delivery needs.

4. China MEMS 2024, the fifth China MEMS Manufacturing Conference, will be held from October 23-25 at the Suzhou International Expo Center.

5. Lanqi Technology reported a 79.49% increase in revenue for the first half of 2024, reaching 1.665 billion yuan.

6. Mercedes-Benz, one of the world's top ten automakers, announced plans to invest over 14 billion yuan with Chinese partners.