China's tech industry is witnessing a significant rise in locally developed Linux-based servers, driven by growing security concerns and potential supply disruptions of x86 and Arm-based systems. This trend is exemplified by leading cloud computing provider Tencent Cloud's recent unveiling of its enterprise-grade TencentOS Server V3, which supports China's three main independently developed CPU lines: Kunpeng, Hygon, and FeiTeng
Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) has filed a lawsuit against Micron Technology in the US, accusing the American memory vendor of infringing its 3D NAND patents in a range of products
Huawei's patent infringement lawsuit against MediaTek is likely a move to gain bargaining chips in licensing fee negotiations between the two sides, according to industry sources
Samsung Electronics is set to increase its Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) service offerings for the fourth consecutive year, with plans to raise the number to 35 in 2025. This move not only aims to strengthen partnerships with IC design houses in the AI era but also assist startups in product mass production
China-based power semiconductor provider Byinka has announced the shipment of its 7th-generation Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) to leading companies across industries such as electric vehicles (EV), photovoltaics (PV), and energy storage. This development marks a significant step in closing China's technology gap with Japanese and European companies in IGBT technologies
The SK Group views EV-related businesses as a key growth area for the future, which is why its battery subsidiary SK On invested over KRW20 trillion (US$14.5 billion) to expand its global production sites
South Korea's Doosan Group is reportedly undergoing a large-scale strategic restructuring to focus on three core business areas: clean energy, smart machinery, and advanced semiconductor materials. The goal is to maximize synergies and shareholder value
South Korea's SK Group, previously considering a restructuring of its battery business, is now moving forward with a significant merger between SK Innovation (SKI) and SK E&S. This merger is set to create a major energy company with assets worth KRW 100 trillion (US$72.5 billion)
Huawei has sued MediaTek in China for alleged 5G patent infringement. This strategic move aims to boost Huawei's HiSilicon by weakening MediaTek and potentially influencing other phone brands. It might also serve as a warning shot to Qualcomm
China's automobile exports have shown significant growth in recent years, with the export volume reaching 5.22 million units in 2023, nearly 800,000 more than Japan's, making China the world's largest automobile exporter. According to DIGITIMES Research's latest report covering China's automobile exports, China's automobile export shows several obvious characteristics such as rapidly rising volume and value, electric vehicles becoming mainstream models, and diversifying export markets
Since Donald Trump has openly requested "protection fees" from Taiwan, various interpretations have emerged to gauge the attitude of the United States towards Taiwan's role in the global semiconductor industry. Local industry experts commented that if Trump made a public statement asking for money to commit to Taiwan's protection, it should be interpreted positively
Hyundai Motor is set to reshape South Korea's eco-friendly bus market by significantly bolstering its hydrogen bus business. The automaker plans to make a substantial investment in Kohygen, a company specializing in hydrogen bus charging stations, to establish over 300 charging stations nationwide
Samsung Electronics is making significant strides with its next-generation mobile application processor, the Exynos 2500. Despite initial reports of low yield rates, recent industry updates suggest substantial progress. The success of this chip could be a turning point for Samsung's wafer foundry and System LSI businesses, particularly if it secures a place in the Galaxy S25 series smartphones
Samsung Electronics is reportedly adjusting its investment pace and postponing the construction of the wafer foundry line at its Pyeongtaek Plant 4 (P4) due to difficulties in securing major foundry customers
