| | OCTOBER 20248IN FOCUSChip-maker MediaTek unveiled Dimensity 9400, the new flagship smartphone chipset optimized for edge-AI applications, immersive gaming, incredible photography, and more. The first smartphones powered by the Dimensity 9400 chip will be available in the market, starting in Q4, said the company.The Dimensity 9400, the fourth and latest in MediaTek's flagship mobile SoC lineup, offers a boost in performance with its second-generation `All-Big Core' design built on Arm's v9.2 CPU architecture, combined with the most advanced GPU and NPU for extreme performance in a super power-efficient design.Joe Chen, President at MediaTek, said the new chip will continue expanding "our mission to be the enablers of AI, supporting powerful applications that anticipate users' needs and adapt to their preferences, while also fueling generative AI technology with on-device LoRA training and video generation".Built on TSMC's second-generation 3nm process, the Dimensity 9400 is up to 40 percent more power-efficient than its predecessor, according to the company, also allowing users to enjoy longer battery life The Dimensity 9400 offers 35 percent faster single-core performance and 28 percent faster multi-core performance compared to MediaTek's previous generation flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9300."As the fourth-generation flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9400 continues to build on our momentum of steady growth in market share, and MediaTek's legacy of delivering flagship performance in the most efficient design for the best user experiences", Chen added.To allow users to take advantage of the latest generative AI applications, the Dimensity 9400 offers up to 80 percent faster large language model (LLM) prompt performance while also being up to 35 percent more power efficient than the Dimensity 9300. The company said it is working with developers to offer a unified interface between AI agents, third-party APKs, and models that efficiently run both edge AI and cloud services. Vietjet, Vietnamese low-cost carrier and aircraft leasing company Castlelake have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to finance four Airbus A321neo aircraft valued at US$560 million. The partnership was announced during the Vietnam-Ireland bilateral talks in Dublin.As part of the MoU, Dublin-based Castlelake, a global investment manager specializing in asset-based investing, will provide financing for four new Airbus A321neo aircraft under Vietjet's existing order with Airbus.According to Vietjet, these aircraft will be delivered within the year 2024. The expected transaction follows a financing agreement that was completed in 2023 for three Airbus A321neo aircraft and lays the foundation for future cooperation on financing agreements related to Vietjet's growing fleet."Castlelake is pleased to continue building its relationship with Vietjet and to support Vietjet's mission to provide exceptional aviation service through our finance leasing solutions", Chris Buckley, Partner, and Aviation Chief Commercial Officer at Castlelake said in a statement. In July 2024 at the Farnborough International Air Show, Vietjet and Airbus sealed a $7.4 billion agreement for 20 A330-900 jets. The sale was first announced at a signing ceremony at the Singapore Airshow in February 2024 when the two companies entered an MoU. This is Vietjet's first foray into widebody aircraft orders and operations. Vietjet Chief Executive Officer Dinh Viet Phuong said, "The agreement signed today aligns with Vietjet's strategy to expand its fleet and global flight network. Backed by international financing, Vietjet continues to provide safe, comfortable, and cost-effective flights on new, modern aircraft, connecting travelers to exciting global destinations. Our services not only enhance tourism but also drive economic growth and foster cultural exchange among countries and continents." MEDIATEK UNVEILS AI SMARTPHONE CHIPSET WITH LATEST TSMC 3-NM TECHCASTLELAKE AVIATION & VIETJET SIGN MOU FOR FOUR A321NEOS
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