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Tuesday 9 December 2025
Google and Microsoft prioritize speed over cost as CSPs scramble for memory
A major memory shortage is hitting the industry as the supply-demand gap widens. Some upstream memory manufacturers are prioritizing server shipments, while other companies have been aggressively stockpiling due to shortages. Among US-based CSPs, Google and Microsoft have moved the fastest and come out on top. The four major US CSPs have recently begun product validation with Nanya Technology, intending to diversify DDR4 DIMM module supply beyond Korean memory suppliers
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Tuesday 9 December 2025
China's Moore Threads sets developer conference to launch new GPU and escalate Nvidia challenge
After US President Donald Trump approved Nvidia's H200 exports to China on 9 December, domestic GPU start-up Moore Threads responded with rapid action
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Apple demand spurs Jahwa's move to expand actuator production
Apple supplier Jahwa Electronics plans to expand its actuator factory in Gumi, South Korea, to meet rising demand for high-end folded-zoom actuators from Apple and other customers
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Japan's Cica-Huntek joins TSMC supply chain
Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology, a joint venture between Japan's Kanto Chemical and Huntek Systems, has entered the TSMC supply chain. The company has benefited from Kanto Chemical's long-standing cooperation with TSMC and its deep expertise in chemical supply systems, securing orders for TSMC's AP8 fab and its Kumamoto facility in Japan
Tuesday 9 December 2025
China's AI chip race nears US$275bn; Cambricon, Hygon lead the field
Baidu is considering a spin-off and listing of its AI chip unit Kunlunxin, a development that has quickly become a focal point in China's fast-moving GPU and AI semiconductor market. The company said it is evaluating the potential listing but noted any move would require regulatory clearance and is not guaranteed
Tuesday 9 December 2025
SK Hynix adopts hybrid bonding for 300-layer NAND to challenge Samsung
South Korean memory giant SK Hynix is fast-tracking the development of its next-generation 300-layer V10 NAND flash memory, according to reports in Korean media outlets Hankyung and Nate. The company plans to implement hybrid bonding technology for the first time to compete more effectively with rivals such as Samsung Electronics, China's YMTC, and Japan's Kioxia. Industry sources cited by Hankyung indicate that the company aims to complete development of a pilot line in 2026, before commencing mass production in early 2027
Tuesday 9 December 2025
SK Hynix secures 39 patents in China to strengthen memory and neuromorphic chip design
SK Hynix and battery subsidiaries within SK Group received approval for 68 core patents in China in November 2025. Many of these patents relate to highly integrated memory designs and solid-state battery stability technologies, which are expected to accelerate the development of next-generation AI chips and electric vehicle batteries, enhancing competitiveness in the Chinese market
Tuesday 9 December 2025
China GPU makers flood capital markets as AI chip race escalates
China's AI boom is redefining global tech rivalry, placing AI chips at the center of computing infrastructure. Domestic GPU makers are now rushing into capital markets, attempting to turn years of R&D into financial scale as competition and localization demands intensify
Tuesday 9 December 2025
South Korea AI startups face 56% survival rate, heavily reliant on government funding
South Korea aims to be a leading AI powerhouse, yet a report from the Korea Industrial Technology Association (KOITA) shows that only 56% of its AI startups last over three years. These companies rely significantly on external funding, highlighting a fragile R&D base in the industry
Tuesday 9 December 2025
South Korea signs MoU with Arm Holdings to establish 'Arm School' for IC design education
The South Korean government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arm Holdings, the UK-based silicon IP provider, to establish an educational institution tentatively named "Arm School." The initiative aims to develop around 1,400 integrated circuit (IC) design professionals to strengthen South Korea's system semiconductor capabilities, which are currently considered relatively weak
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Trump clears Nvidia's H200 shipments to China under new 25% revenue-share rule
US President Donald Trump said his administration will allow Nvidia to ship H200 AI accelerators to approved customers in China under conditions tied to national-security reviews and a 25% revenue payment to the US government. The move marks a major shift in Washington's chip-export approach and offers Nvidia a partial win after months of lobbying
Tuesday 9 December 2025
China's EMS giants pivot to robotics as global ODM/EMS rankings enter a new era

The DIGITIMES third quarter 2025 global EMS/ODM ranking highlights a rapidly transforming manufacturing landscape, driven by AI-server demand, shifting device cycles, and the rise of robotics as a new growth frontier. While Taiwanese EMS/ODM leaders continue to dominate AI-server production, Chinese firms are aggressively charting their next phase of expansion by entering the robotics and embodied-intelligence hardware market. Two companies at the center of this transition are Lingyi iTech and Lens Technology, both of which are extending their manufacturing capabilities into robotics components, applications, and integrated systems

Tuesday 9 December 2025
South Korea maps multi-layered EV strategy to secure production, revitalize supply chain, and boost tech edge
South Korea is moving to shore up its electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing base and safeguard technological leadership as global competition stiffens and domestic production risks further decline
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Baidu evaluates Kunlun chip spin-off for Hong Kong IPO, but offers no guarantee
Baidu has responded to reports that its in-house chip business, Kunlunxin, is planning a separate listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange by stating it is currently evaluating the possibility, but does not guarantee the move will proceed
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Moore Threads CEO leverages Nvidia legacy to challenge GPU giant
In a global GPU market dominated by US-based Nvidia, Chinese startup Moore Threads is rapidly emerging as a formidable local challenger. The driving force behind this bold counterattack is founder and CEO Jianzhong Zhang, whose 14-year career at Nvidia adds another dimension to the company's strategy
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Samsung moves to narrow gap with TSMC as silicon photonics race heats up
Samsung Electronics is accelerating development of silicon photonics (SiPh) technology in an effort to solve bottlenecks in advanced AI processors and narrow the competitive gap with TSMC. The company is expanding its global research network and targeting the commercialization of co-packaged optics in 2027. Industry sources say that the timeline will mark the beginning of direct competition with its Taiwanese rival in next-generation packaging