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Thursday 16 January 2025
China's photoresist sector vies for breakthroughs and accelerates localization
China's semiconductor industry has accelerated the localization of photoresists, a crucial manufacturing material, supported by government initiatives, technological advancements,...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Japanese MLCC manufacturers forecast revenue growth on AI server demand
Japanese manufacturers of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are forecasting promising opportunities in the rapidly expanding AI sector, with surging server demand driving market...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Samsung targets Chinese foundry market as TSMC pulls back
With TSMC maintaining caution toward Chinese AI chip clients amid US-China tensions, industry observers suggest Chinese companies may partner with Samsung, which currently faces low...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Samsung Electro-Mechanics unveils Mi-RAE, eyes all-solid-state batteries and mass production by 2026
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is leveraging its multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) expertise to venture into the energy sector, specifically targeting the development of small all-solid-state...
Thursday 16 January 2025
AMEC 2024: revenue soars 44%, R&D investment jumps 94%, new fab production expected by 2027
On January 14, Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) projected 2024 revenue of CNY9.065 billion (US$1.237 billion), reflecting a 44.73% increase compared to the previous year...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US-China trade tensions drive shift in metal orders to Taiwan
In recent years, China and the United States have imposed reciprocal restrictions on critical raw materials, and with the potential for increased tariffs following Trump's return...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Why Corning's LCD glass patent complaint missed Samsung
Corning Incorporated recently filed a patent infringement investigation with the United States International Trade Commission (USITC), targeting several TV and panel manufacturers,...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US-China export controls: why Beijing’s long-term leverage is waning
The US-China trade war has evolved into a high-stakes contest over technology and economic supremacy, with export controls emerging as one of Washington's most potent tools. However,...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Japan expands chip subsidies with US$1 billion for IC design
In recent years, the Japanese government has concentrated its semiconductor subsidy investments primarily on chip manufacturing. This includes financial support for TSMC to set up...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Chinese GPU developers face more issues
The recent US chip ban is expected to exacerbate the challenging circumstances for China's GPU industry, intensifying both market and production pressures.
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Chinese automakers defy Trump fears at CES 2025
The Biden Administration planned to ban Chinese hardware and software for vehicle communication and autonomous driving systems in the US by September 2024. In addition to this, a...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US AI chip export control looms over China cloud computing giants
The latest US restrictions on AI chip exports have sent shockwaves through the global tech industry, casting a shadow over China's burgeoning tech sector. The restrictions create...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Trump 2.0 spurs Taiwan firms to consider dual HQ strategy
The impending return of Donald Trump to the White House may trigger significant global economic disruption. The president-elect's threats to increase tariffs on Vietnamese and Mexican...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Samsung reportedly scales back NAND output while SK Hynix ramps up amid global oversupply
Chosun Biz and ICSmart report that Samsung Electronics plans to reduce NAND wafer production at its Xi'an factory in China by over 10%. Amid a global NAND oversupply,...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Biden toughens China curbs with AI order, smart car tech ban
The Biden administration is rolling out measures to bolster US automotive manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) development, as it looks to sharpen curbs on Chinese technology...