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Thursday 17 July 2025
South Korean chipmakers reportedly delay DDR4 phase-out amid supply crunch
Global memory giants are phasing out or discontinuing DDR4 DRAM production to accelerate capacity shifts toward advanced process products such as DDR5 and high-bandwidth memory (HBM),...
Thursday 17 July 2025
Taiwan's manufacturing faces new challenges and opportunities as supply chains shift and AI advances, says iKala CEO
Taiwan's manufacturing sector faces major challenges from tariff shifts, currency changes, and production relocations. At the Global Taiwanese Business Economic Forum on July 16,...
Thursday 17 July 2025
iKala prepares for IPO, plans to file and list on innovation board in 2026
Taiwan-based iKala is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), with plans to file for listing on Taiwan's innovation board in 2026. The company's co-founder and CEO, Sega Chang,...
Thursday 17 July 2025
Beyond Arizona: TSMC’s next big bet may be in rural Taiwan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has reiterated its commitment to growing semiconductor production in Taiwan, despite increasing investments in the US. Supply chain sources...
Thursday 17 July 2025
Siemens eyes Samsung’s IP weak spot—could it unsettle the Synopsys-Cadence duopoly?
In a strategic move to disrupt the duopoly of Synopsys and Cadence in the electronic design automation (EDA) market, Siemens is reportedly launching an intellectual property (IP)...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
LG enters hybrid bonding tool race, challenging Samsung and Hanwha
LG Electronics is making a bold push into the high-end semiconductor equipment market, setting its sights on hybrid bonding (HB) tools, critical for producing next-generation high-bandwidth...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
South Korean AV startup brings self-driving shuttles to Singapore with Grab
As autonomous vehicle (AV) companies worldwide race to accelerate commercialization, Singapore has established itself as a premier proving ground for self-driving technology. South...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
China restricts cathode material technology exports; LMFP becomes strategic resource, says HCM
Leading battery cathode material manufacturer HCM announced that China's Ministry of Commerce has officially imposed export restrictions on "battery cathode material preparation technology."...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
South Korea faces urgent challenges as the US and China advance in autonomous driving

With the US and China rapidly advancing in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and aggressively expanding their global footprint, South...

Wednesday 16 July 2025
EV disputes remain a roadblock to EU-China relations
As the European Union and China prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations with a high-level summit in Beijing at the end of July 2025, the atmosphere...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Samsung, S&S Tech advance EUV mask localization to reduce reliance on Japan's Hoya
Samsung Electronics is accelerating efforts to localize the production of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) blank masks in South Korea through a collaboration with domestic partner S&S...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Asian nations face new US tariffs; Taiwan's auto parts makers eye reshored demand
New tariff rates from the US government are set to take effect in August, impacting a range of countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Malaysia, all...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Nissan to close two plants in Japan; ongoing talks with Foxconn for future transformation
Nissan announced on July 15, 2025, that its Oppama plant will cease production by the end of fiscal year 2027. Vehicle manufacturing operations will be transferred to Nissan Motor...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Samsung wins early US trade ruling against BOE in iPhone OLED dispute
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a preliminary ruling in favor of Samsung Display, backing the South Korean company's allegations that Chinese rival BOE Technology...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
From decline to recovery: Japan's semiconductor lessons for South Korea
Facing mounting challenges at home and intensifying global competition, South Korea's semiconductor industry is at a crossroads. Now, a growing chorus of experts is urging Seoul to...