Reports have emerged that Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) is considering an investment in Nissan Motor, potentially influencing Nissan and Honda Motor to accelerate their merger plans

Shanghai Hua Hong Group, a major wafer foundry in China, has made a surprise change of leadership, replacing Su-xin Zhang with Jian Qin as chairman

Despite the recent military maneuvers by China's navy and coast guard that threaten Taiwan's security, as well as challenges within China such as a struggling real estate market, US technological sanctions, and supply chain restructuring, the Mainland Affairs Council reports that cross-strait trade is steadily recovering

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's leading DRAM manufacturer, has reportedly begun mass production of DDR5 memory, according to market sources

Among the reasons for Honda Motor to enter merger talks with Nissan Motor, one looms large: China

Chinese automakers captured their smallest share of Europe's electric vehicle (EV) market in eight months after new tariffs increased the cost of importing cars to the region by as much as 35%

US President Joe Biden's administration is launching an investigation that will offer President-elect Donald Trump a choice about whether to enact new tariffs on Chinese-made semiconductor chips

With the upcoming Trump administration, the Indonesian government is working to deepen its ties with Elon Musk, who maintains close connections with the president-elect and is expected to play a key role in the transition

The year 2024 marks a pivotal shift in the silicon carbide (SiC) industry, as unprecedented production increases by Chinese manufacturers transform the global supply chain. This critical compound semiconductor material, once valued for its scarcity, has become a double-edged sword causing ripples throughout the sector

In a strategic move to strengthen its global presence, Wistron's board of directors approved several overseas investment projects on December 20, 2024, including a major renovation of its Texas facility in the US, the construction of a new factory in Vietnam, and additional capital investment in India

Indonesia has demanded Apple establish manufacturing facilities commensurate with its market size in the country. As global supply chains continue to evolve, such requirements from nations may become increasingly common

TSMC introduced "Wafer Manufacturing 2.0" in July 2024, integrating packaging, testing, and photomask production into its portfolio. This move underscores a seismic shift in the advanced packaging supply chain, driven by fresh investments from OSAT providers, IDMs, and new entrants that are disrupting traditional roles

Micron has released its first-quarter fiscal 2025 (1QFY25, ending November 28, 2024) financial results, highlighting strong performance in its HBM segment. However, a weaker-than-expected outlook has dampened market confidence, casting a shadow over South Korean rivals Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix

Japanese NAND flash maker Kioxia debuted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market on December 18, marking a significant milestone. Despite an initial stock price surge, the company's current market value stands at less than half of the JPY2 trillion (approx. US$13 billion) valuation it held upon separating from Toshiba in 2018

On December 16, Gree Electric Chairwoman Ming-zhu Dong told Sina Finance CEO Qing-xu Deng, "Gree's chips have succeeded. We have achieved everything from independent research and design to manufacturing and a complete semiconductor value chain," according to ICSmart