China has taken a major step toward localising advanced semiconductor materials. The Standardisation Administration of China has released the national standard "Test Methods for EUV Photoresists" for a month of public consultation. Jointly drafted by Shanghai University, Zhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai Huali Microelectronics Corp. (HLMC), and Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment (SMEE) with other major research institutes and manufacturers, this marks China's first national-level standard dedicated to EUV photoresists

TSMC's Japanese subsidiary, Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), officially signed an agreement with the local government of Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, on October 24 to construct its second semiconductor fabrication plant. The new facility, slated to begin operations in December 2027, will focus on producing higher-performance chips and marks another step in Japan's bid to rebuild its semiconductor manufacturing base

Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics is drawing global attention with the debut of its full-scale bionic humanoid robot, the H2. The launch signals that the age of performance and commercial humanoids is shifting from science fiction to market reality, and investors are watching closely

At the Future Innovation Technology Expo (FIX 2025) in Daegu, one of the busiest booths belongs to HL Robotics, whose live demonstration of its autonomous parking robot "PARKIE" has drawn steady crowds

China's recent order banning exports from the Chinese factories of Dutch semiconductor firm Nexperia has sent shockwaves through the global automotive supply chain, raising fears of a new wave of disruptions reminiscent of the chip shortages that paralyzed carmakers during the pandemic