Rapidus, aiming to begin mass production of 2-nanometer chips in Japan by 2027, is seeking significant financial support for its trial production and eventual mass production

Kioxia, currently ranked third in the global NAND market, is reportedly set to go public in Japan in October 2024. The move aims to secure funds for R&D and production capacity expansion to catch up with industry leaders Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix

Since 2024, the global Electronic Design Automation (EDA) industry has seen considerable consolidation. The Chinese EDA sector, despite its long-standing fragmentation and early developmental stage, is beginning to follow suit

Rumor has it that Apple is seeking to partially reverse its production relocation, returning to China some of the manufacturing capacity it has had its suppliers move out of the country. But DIGTIMES sources familiar with the US vendor's ecosystem say this is unlikely

The South Korean government is rolling out a "Super eul" initiative to foster companies in the materials, components, and equipment sectors. This ambitious plan includes targeted support for research and development, accelerated commercialization, and financial backing, sparking interest across various industries

Hua Hong Group, one of China's two major semiconductor foundries, trails behind Chinese industry leader SMIC in terms of both capacity and market share, holding a global market share of only 2-4% and ranking sixth. However, Hua Hong is rapidly expanding its production capacity in mature process technologies

To seize the initiative in AI, the SK Group revealed that it is ready to use "three weapons," namely HBM, GTAA, and energy solutions. It hopes to sound the attack on the semiconductor, AI infrastructure, and AI service areas to strengthen future competition power

A Chinese game developer recently launched the AAA title "Black Myth: Wukong," which has sold over 10 million copies globally since its release on August 20. Due to the game's stunning visuals, the market anticipates it will drive a wave of hardware upgrades among gamers. However, supply chain sources caution that while there is excitement, it's still uncertain whether this will lead to significant growth in overall performance

With TSMC expanding its presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe, many suppliers have followed suit, venturing abroad to establish new operations

Samsung Electronics reported a significant increase in memory chip production in the first half of 2024, surpassing 1 trillion chips. This surge is largely driven by a recovery in the memory market and Samsung's intensified focus on high bandwidth memory (HBM)

Demand for LTPS LCD and AMOLED handset panels is expected to decelerate in the second half of 2024 with prices weakening, as handset customers start adjusting inventory, according to sources from the supply chain

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor has received an investment from China Mobile Communication Co., the parent company of the country's largest mobile operator. While the exact terms of the deal remain undisclosed, the investment is expected to strengthen Honor's position in the competitive smart device market

Following the recent revelation that IBM had closed the intranet access for employees in its Chinese research and development and testing departments, on the morning of August 26, IBM officially announced the closure of its research and development department in China, affecting over 1600 employees

JCET, a leading Chinese semiconductor packaging and testing services provider, has announced impressive financial performance for the first half of 2024. The company reported a significant revenue increase of over 25% year-over-year, reaching CNY15.49 billion (approximately US$2.176 billion). Net profit attributable to the parent company also surged by more than 25% to CNY0.62 billion

SAIC Motor Corp.'s harsh treatment by European Union negotiators is becoming a cautionary tale of Chinese companies being ill-equipped to operate in Western business and political domains