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Monday 24 February 2025
Weekly news roundup: China shifts strategy on US tech rivalry; Intel reboots foundry business with UMC and MediaTek alliance
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of February 17 – February 21.
Monday 24 February 2025
Samsung to launch LPW DRAM in 2028, touted as 'mobile HBM' for on-device AI
As AI applications advance, the demand for high-performance and energy-efficient memory is growing across on-device AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and data centers. In response,...
Friday 21 February 2025
SK Hynix CEO sees greater opportunities for semiconductor industry amid DeepSeek's impact
SK Hynix CEO Noh-Jung Kwak, reflecting on the emergence of China's DeepSeek, predicts that the generative AI model will ultimately have a positive impact on the semiconductor industry...
Friday 21 February 2025
Samsung, Micron ramp up global search for HBM talent
Memory firms are stepping up recruitment efforts, as global demand intensifies for manpower supporting development of semiconductors for AI applications.
Wednesday 19 February 2025
China's HBM breakthrough intensifies pressure on Samsung
China's memory industry is making remarkable progress, substantially closing the technology gap with South Korea in DRAM and NAND flash manufacturing. The country has also achieved...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
SK Hynix expands HBM3E production, boosting Hanmi Semiconductor's growth despite DeepSeek threat
SK Hynix is reportedly expanding its production of fifth-generation, 12-layer HBM3E, with Hanmi Semiconductor and ASMPT expected to lead in equipment orders. Hanmi is set for growth...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
SK Hynix taps VP to lead US HBM packaging facility
SK Hynix has reportedly appointed Vice President Woong-sun (William) Lee to head its newly established semiconductor packaging facility in the US. His leadership will be closely watched...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Strong fundamentals for DRAM and NAND drive memory prices to rise in 2Q25
Chip manufacturers are actively promoting price rises in the second quarter, leading to an expected rise in DRAM and NAND flash prices during this period.
Tuesday 18 February 2025
DRAM manufacturers reportedly plan to cease DDR3, DDR4 production by late 2025
The DRAM market is shifting as falling prices due to weak demand prompt top players like Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron to adjust their strategies. These companies are...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
NEG expands glass substrate production amid HBM and semiconductor packaging boom
Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) is increasing its production of carrier glass for advanced memory and semiconductor packaging due to the growing demand for generative AI, which has boosted...
Monday 17 February 2025
Micron plans 12-layer HBM3E production for Nvidia, challenging Samsung's position
Recent industry reports reveal that Micron is preparing to begin mass production of its 12-layer HBM3E memory for Nvidia, potentially creating significant pressure on Samsung Electronics...
Thursday 13 February 2025
CXMT advances to 16nm DRAM production, pushes 15nm development
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has accelerated its next-generation DRAM development, transitioning from 17nm to 16nm process technology for its first DDR5 product, according...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Samsung boosts foundry output with rising 4nm orders fueling Exynos and crypto growth
Samsung Electronics' foundry unit is set to ramp up production, lifting shutdown measures on its manufacturing equipment and targeting full operational capacity at its Pyeongtaek...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
SK Hynix, Samsung see exports of multi-chip packages fall in January 2025
South Korean memory maker SK Hynix saw its exports of multi-chip packages (MCP) fall by nearly 30% sequentially in January 2025. At the same time, some analysts believe that after...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
DeepSeek challenges memory makers SK Hynix, Samsung's HBM strategies
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has demonstrated a cost-effective approach to high-performance AI, potentially disrupting SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics' positions as key suppliers...