South Korea is moving to domestically produce key components for electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers, as Chinese-made power modules account for more than 90% of those installed in the country, according to a Hankyung report.
Samsung is reportedly evaluating a potential European semiconductor expansion alongside its South Korea and US manufacturing base, as the region tightens local production requirements and Germany seeks a replacement for a cancelled flagship chip investment.
As US automakers scale back their electric vehicle (EV) ambitions, Chinese manufacturers are pressing ahead, leveraging technological and structural advantages to expand rapidly across global markets. Industry analysts warn that the retreat by US carmakers could place the American auto industry in what some describe as an unprecedented "existential crisis."
Onsemi's revenue declined in the fourth quarter as its two largest business units continued to post year-over-year sales declines, highlighting persistent weakness across key parts of its portfolio.
Norelsys (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. has begun IPO counseling after filing registration for listing guidance with the Tianjin branch of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, according to regulatory disclosures.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to restore 25% tariffs on South Korean goods, escalating trade tensions by citing delays in Seoul's passage of legislation linked to a bilateral trade agreement reached last year.
The Covid-19 pandemic once sparked a wave of upgrades for personal computers and smartphones, fueling strong demand for semiconductors. However, it also exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains, leaving companies like TSMC entangled in the global automotive chip crunch and prompting the US and Europe to invite TSMC to build factories on their soil.
By the end of 2025, a political dispute between the Netherlands and China had rippled through the global automotive industry. Nexperia, the Dutch semiconductor manufacturer owned by China's Wingtech Technology, was forced to temporarily halt shipments, triggering fears of supply-chain disruptions across the automotive sector.
