Xiaomi is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with 2025 set to be a pivotal year as it aims to challenge industry giants Apple and Tesla in both the smartphone and electric vehicle (EV) markets

Japanese media has reported that Mitsubishi Motors will collaborate with Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry). However, when asked about the news at the Nvidia GTC 2025 conference, Foxconn responded with, "No comment.

According to Hankyung Business and the Korea Economic Daily, SK On will supply Nissan with electric vehicle batteries, marking its first deal with a Japanese automaker. South Korean media reports indicate that the agreement involves providing 99.4GWh of batteries from 2028 to 2033, enough to power one million mid-sized electric vehicles

China's advancements in manufacturing and technology have posed a threat to the US, leading it to adopt strategies that utilize trade wars and technological conflicts to contain China's development. It is unlikely that the US can completely decouple from China's industrial chain, economy, and trade, nor can Taiwan's economy be expected to fully disengage from China

Huawei hosted the Huawei China Partner Conference 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, bringing together industry leaders and business partners under the theme "Born out of aggregation, wisdom at work." During his keynote speech, Tao Wang, Huawei's Executive Director, and Chairman of the ICT Infrastructure Managing Board, highlighted the company's solid 2024 performance

Huawei introduced the Pura X, a uniquely designed clamshell-style foldable smartphone, at its Pura Pioneer Celebration and Harmony Intelligent Mobility Product Launch on March 20, 2025. Ahead of the event, Richard Yu, Huawei's Executive Director and CEO of the Consumer Business Group, hinted at a "groundbreaking new product.

South Korean IC design house LX Semicon saw more than 50% of its 2024 revenue come from the Chinese market because of increased shipments to panel maker BOE Technology

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup Neta Auto has commenced the dissolution of its R&D staff at its Shanghai headquarters, according to industry rumors in China

The consequences of the US BIS whitelist transfer have led to a surge in orders from China-based IC design firms, which will enhance the sales performance of associated Taiwan-based OSATs beginning in the second quarter, according to industry sources

The Japanese government has established a Space Strategy Fund (SSF) to subsidize research and development in space technology, aiming to secure a foothold in the emerging new space industry. On March 11, Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) proposed a draft for the SSF's second phase, with pending proposals expected from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

On March 17, 2025, China's leading EDA software company, Empyrean Technology, announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Shanghai-based Xpeedic Technology, a provider of EDA and system-in-package (SiP) design solutions. The deal, structured through a mix of stock issuance and cash payment, signals a major consolidation move in China's EDA sector

Huawei Technologies is strengthening its independence in personal computing, accelerating chip development to reduce reliance on US hardware and software. The company's latest PC processor, Kirin X90, has received China's Level 2 national certification for security reliability, a key step in establishing a domestic alternative to Intel and Microsoft

Samsung Electronics' fifth-generation HBM3E received satisfactory scores during Nvidia's recent audit and is expected to pass Nvidia's quality certification as early as June, according to South Korean media outlet Alphabiz, quoting industry insiders

With US President Donald Trump's tariffs reshaping the auto industry, Japanese carmakers are taking a low-profile yet strategic approach—expanding investments in the US market. However, tariffs complicate cross-border supply chains, and setting up new manufacturing facilities is a slow-moving solution

Tencent revealed strong 2024 results, alongside a strategic AI focus. The company is pursuing a measured approach, prioritizing practical applications in ads, games, and cloud services, contrasting with competitors' more aggressive AI pushes