Samsung Electronics, once known for showcasing its "super gap" or "ultra gap" in chipmaking prowess, has taken an uncharacteristically quiet approach to its 2025 foundry events. The annual Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE) Forum—usually a platform to unveil advanced process roadmaps—was held without press releases, promotional campaigns, or public disclosures, drawing industry-wide attention
The Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) recently traveled to Tokyo and Nagoya to discuss machinery cooperation between Taiwan and Japan, which is expected to result in collaborative efforts on orders and technology. TAMI stated that it hopes to expand the scope of cooperation and jointly address current global supply chain restructuring and industry upgrading challenges
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has received regulatory clearance to launch in South Korea. The rollout will mark the introduction of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks in South Korea, poised to deliver high-speed internet connectivity to underserved and remote regions
Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi is projecting a turnaround in its electric vehicle (EV) division, with profitability expected as early as the second half of 2025, CEO Lei Jun told investors this week
As the global robotics boom accelerates, Taiwanese firms are not only capitalizing on AI-driven opportunities but also reinforcing their presence across key supply chains. Among them is Syntec Technology, one of the few Taiwanese companies with deep expertise in robotic controllers, often described as the brains of automation systems. Once dominated by European and Japanese players, the controller market now sees Syntec emerging as a formidable regional competitor
US President Donald Trump has aggressively deployed tariffs and trade measures to prioritize American manufacturing since returning to the White House in January 2025. However, Chinese-backed firms already operating on US soil are finding their ambitions increasingly imperiled
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans warned on May 31, 2025, that Chinese espionage targeting the Netherlands is escalating, particularly in the semiconductor sector. Speaking at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, he said the Netherlands' leadership in chip technology has made its intellectual property a key focus for Beijing
Huawei has confirmed that its Pura 80 series and a range of ecosystem devices will debut at a launch event on June 11 at 2:30 pm local time. The announcement comes just one day after Apple kicks off its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), fueling speculation of a strategic face-off between the two tech giants
South Korea had been navigating six months of political turbulence following former President Yoon Suk-Yeol's brief imposition of martial law late last year – a move that triggered the nation's worst constitutional crisis in decades. With Yoon officially impeached in April 2025, a snap presidential election was called. This election was largely seen as a verdict on his predecessor's actions
Samsung Electronics is accelerating its push to reclaim semiconductor leadership, spotlighting its latest breakthrough in sixth-generation DRAM (1c node) yields. The development is fueling optimism about a potential rebound in the HBM market. Spearheading this turnaround is Jun Young-hyun, CEO and head of the Device Solutions (DS) division, who returned in May 2024 and initiated a high-stakes redesign of Samsung's DRAM architecture to reverse recent setbacks
South Korea's semiconductor giants, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, are ramping up the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electronic design automation (EDA) to bolster their competitive edge in next-gen chip production. The companies have started implementing AI-based design solutions across advanced process nodes and memory products, reporting notable progress in efficiency and innovation
Japan's Nittobo raised prices for fiberglass cloth by as much as 20% starting in August, marking the first major increase in materials used for AI servers and 5G equipment as supply shortages intensify
The silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor market—once seen as a pillar of the EV revolution—is now facing mounting challenges. Weaker-than-expected electric vehicle demand and an aggressive production push by Chinese manufacturers are straining the global SiC landscape
Japan is fast-tracking financial support for Rapidus, its cutting-edge semiconductor venture, to drive domestic production of advanced chips. Since April, the Japanese Senate has passed key legislative amendments—including revisions to the Information Processing Promotion Act and extensions to the Development Bank of Japan's (DBJ) investment mandate—to bolster next-generation semiconductor enterprises. Government funding is expected to be deployed in the second half of fiscal 2025, accelerating Rapidus's capital mobilization
China has made the low-altitude economy a national strategic priority, featuring it in government work reports for two consecutive years as part of its "new quality productivity" initiative. The sector's supply chain is now developing at unprecedented speed
