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Thursday 25 September 2025

Xiaomi’s massive EV recall signals end of China’s free-wheeling smart-car boom

China's EV race has entered a new phase, placing Xiaomi squarely in the spotlight. Once lauded for leveraging its smartphone expertise and positioned alongside Huawei as a key force in connected cars, the company is now facing its first major test

Thursday 25 September 2025

LG group quietly launches space ambitions, tied to national rocket program

In a surprise announcement, South Korea's LG Group declared its formal entry into the space industry, revealing that the conglomerate's components will be onboard upcoming launches of the country's domestically developed rocket, KSLV-II "Nuri.

Thursday 25 September 2025

Apple CEO visits Japan amid critical challenges in the market

Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived in Japan on September 23, 2025, marking his first official visit since December 2022. During this trip, Cook is expected to visit the newly renovated Apple Store located in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district. This visit occurs amid a sensitive period for Apple's operations in Japan

Thursday 25 September 2025

China builds a multi-track lithography push

Shenzhen-based Wonder Sight has launched its first domestically developed high-precision stepper lithography machine, a milestone in China's semiconductor equipment sector

Thursday 25 September 2025

Dongfeng-Huawei talks point to new blueprint for China's high-end EV market

Unveiled Dongfeng Motor chairman Yang Qing met with Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei and rotating chairman Eric Xu in Shenzhen on September 22, 2025, according to the automaker's official WeChat post. The meeting focused on deepening strategic cooperation and advancing corporate governance innovation

Thursday 25 September 2025

Samsung pushes DRAM to record highs, SK Hynix scales up, CXMT struggles on DDR5

Samsung and SK Hynix are accelerating DRAM wafer production as demand rebounds and prices climb, while China's CXMT falls behind in the DDR5 transition, limiting its ability to compete in the high-end server market

Thursday 25 September 2025

GlobalFoundries teams with Zensemi on 40nm tech for China's auto chip market

GlobalFoundries (GF), the world's fifth-largest foundry, unveiled its latest strategy for the China market at a technology summit held in Shanghai on September 24, 2025. The company also announced its collaboration with local Chinese foundry Zensemi, focusing on mature 40nm process technology targeting CMOS products in the automotive electronics sector

Wednesday 24 September 2025

China-based Longsys jumps on SOCAMM2 as Nvidia skips first-gen spec

The AI memory market is taking shape rapidly. China's Longsys has launched enterprise SOCAMM2 modules built on LPDDR5/5X, aiming to seize early opportunities in next-generation AI server demand. According to ETNews and industry sources, Nvidia has scrapped plans for SOCAMM1 and moved directly to the SOCAMM2 standard, with Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron already engaged in sample qualification

Wednesday 24 September 2025

South Korea urges US visa fee discounts amid H-1B cost hike

South Korean scholars have urged government support to reduce the new US$100,000 H-1B visa fees, suggesting a stabilization fund, tax incentives for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), easier visa processes, and enhanced local talent training

Wednesday 24 September 2025

YMTC closes gap with global rivals: Xtacking 4.0 powers 267-layer NAND, eyes 300+

China's NAND flash race is intensifying, with Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) pushing Xtacking 4.0 into mass production. The company has begun producing 267-layer 3D NAND TLC while preparing designs for devices exceeding 300 layers

Wednesday 24 September 2025

Huawei's custom HBM challenges the existing memory hegemony

China is moving aggressively into the high-performance DRAM market dominated by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, with its sights set on customized high-bandwidth memory (HBM). The push for self-sufficiency is forcing South Korea's chipmakers to rethink the risks of China's differentiated strategy

Wednesday 24 September 2025

China to forgo developing nation status at WTO, signaling shift in global trade stance

China announced it will no longer claim developing country benefits at the World Trade Organization, a move aimed at facilitating trade forum reforms. The decision addresses longstanding US concerns and could reshape global trade negotiations while affecting domestic industries that previously relied on preferential treatment

Wednesday 24 September 2025

China turns farmland into AI powerhouse to rival Stargate

China is building the "Zhonghua Data Islands" AI compute hub in Wuhu, Anhui province, jointly run by Huawei, China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile. Serving Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Suzhou across the Yangtze River Delta, the project carries a planned investment of CNY270 billion (US$38 billion)

Wednesday 24 September 2025

Inside Huawei's bid to outflank Nvidia: clusters, optics, and a 3-year AI roadmap

Huawei has rolled out a three-year roadmap to take on Nvidia's supremacy in AI computing, conceding its chips still trail in raw performance. The Shenzhen giant is instead banking on its edge in networking, large-scale integration, and Beijing's policy support to compete at the system level—a strategy that speaks to Huawei's pragmatism in turning structural disadvantages into leverage

Wednesday 24 September 2025

Hyundai expands demand responsive transit services to address mobility gaps

Hyundai Motor Group is stepping up efforts to expand its mobility business, investing in demand-responsive transit (DRT) platforms as part of its strategy to diversify beyond traditional vehicle development. The initiative aims to strengthen the company's role in the future mobility market while addressing social issues such as transportation disparities between urban and rural areas

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