Apple Intelligence is targeting launch in the Chinese market by April 2025, but reports indicate that its collaboration with Baidu is facing difficulties

Huawei unveiled its Mate 70 series in late November, and by early December, the US imposed new restrictions targeting China's semiconductor sector. Analysts speculate the high-profile release, promoted with the slogan "Strong enough to take off," may have reignited US concerns, particularly over chips produced by SMIC, now under heightened scrutiny with subsidiaries flagged for "FN5" regulation

Taiwan's Delta Electronics India has partnered with India-based ThunderPlus to improve India's EV charging infrastructure by introducing the country's first locally-made fast chargers for electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) and electric three-wheelers (E3Ws)

Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus announced its intention to invest up to INR60 billion (approx. US$710 million) in India over the next three years to fend off emerging challenges, particularly from Apple, in the premium smartphone market

The South Korean government has assured that the Biden administration's latest semiconductor control measures against China, including restrictions on high bandwidth memory (HBM) exports, will have minimal impact on Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix. The measures are aimed at limiting the development of China's artificial intelligence (AI) industry

Sakura Internet is collaborating with NEC to develop a generative AI (GenAI) service platform, integrating NEC's "cotomi" AI technology into its offerings. To support this initiative, Sakura Internet plans to procure 10,000 Nvidia GPUs annually, highlighting the growing demand for GenAI solutions

Indium Corporation is reinforcing its engagement with India's growing semiconductor sector by enhancing its operations and fostering relationships with local partners

As India pursues its goal of establishing a robust domestic chipmaking ecosystem, Japanese companies, known for their strength in semiconductor equipment and raw materials, are turning their attention towards opportunities in India

Recent reports indicate that Hongjun Microelectronics Technology, a Chinese Arm server processor IC designer, is undergoing significant layoffs. Industry insiders suggest this may be connected to TSMC's prior decision to reduce the supply of advanced processes at 7nm and below to China, which has likely had a ripple effect on the company

Development of drones and low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites in Taiwan has been hindered by a lack of domestically developed chips, according to industry sources

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC), a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) and NXP Semiconductors formed in September 2024, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new 300mm wafer manufacturing facility in Tampines, Singapore on December 4

Tsinghua Unigroup's chip subsidiary Unisoc announced plans to secure an additional CNY2 billion (US$448 million) in equity financing, following its earlier CNY4 billion (US$896 million) round. The company's total funding now stands at NT$26.8 billion

Tata Electronics, rapidly establishing itself as a significant iPhone assembler in line with Apple's production diversification strategy, is expanding its capabilities to become a fully integrated electronics manufacturer while pursuing discussions with other major technology companies for manufacturing contracts

Following the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) addition of over 100 Chinese companies to its entity list, China's four major associations for automobiles, internet, semiconductors, and communications have called upon Chinese businesses to exercise caution when using American chips and to speed up domestic production. The US Department of Commerce's move aims to limit these companies' artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technology development

India plans to broaden its electric vehicle incentives to include automakers producing EVs at existing factories, moving beyond its initial focus on new facilities. The revised policy aims to attract investment from established manufacturers like Toyota and Hyundai, according to ministry meeting minutes seen by Reuters