Shanghai Zhaoxin Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (Zhaoxin), a key Chinese developer of domestically produced x86-compatible CPUs, has filed for an IPO on the Shanghai STAR Market, targeting CNY4.169 billion (US$580.5 million). Proceeds will fund research and development for next-generation desktop and server chips, advanced processor nodes, and the expansion of its research facilities

A viral video of a food delivery robot in Shanghai recently sparked online buzz, but such scenes are routine across Asia. In Taiwan, China, and South Korea, service robots are already embedded in hospitality and foodservice operations. Now, China-based Pudu Robotics has surpassed 100,000 cumulative shipments of its commercial service robots globally, marking a significant milestone in its expansion

To strengthen capital market support for technology startups, Qing Wu, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), announced during the 2025 Lujiazui Forum on June 18, 2025, that the "fifth set of listing rules" for the STAR Market will be reinstated. This policy allows unprofitable companies to apply for listing, further enhancing capital backing for the science and technology innovation sector

In recent interviews, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has repeatedly invoked the names "China" and "Huawei," sounding an increasingly urgent alarm about the pace of China's AI progress. If anyone thinks a single move can halt China's AI development, that is pure ignorance, Huang warned in a recent conversation with reporters

Nintendo's long-anticipated Switch 2 debuted on June 5 across Japan and several other markets, marking its first major console release in eight years. Demand has quickly outpaced supply, prompting the company to rush replenishment orders to suppliers. Market analysts have since raised their shipment projections, citing robust early sales and sustained consumer enthusiasm

BOE is advancing its semiconductor glass core substrate (GCS) business. According to South Korean media reports, BOE recently procured equipment for a GCS packaging R&D pilot production line project. Industry observers interpret this move as BOE leveraging its expertise in glass substrates from the display sector to expand into the semiconductor field

As Nvidia prepares to begin supplying samples of its next-generation AI accelerator "Rubin," industry sources report that SK Hynix is accelerating shipments of sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4). Some HBM4 units intended for Rubin samples have already been supplied in small quantities

Huawei's CloudMatrix 384 supernode, powered by its Ascend 910 series AI processors, is positioning itself as a viable challenger to Nvidia's newly launched GB200 NVL72, despite trailing in chip generation. According to a recent SemiAnalysis report, Huawei's edge lies not in silicon specs, but in a fundamentally redesigned system architecture that prioritizes interconnect efficiency at scale

Samsung Electronics is entering a new phase of strategic transformation, shifting its focus away from China and toward emerging markets such as India and Vietnam. According to South Korean media outlet Financial News, Samsung will begin actively recruiting "regional experts" for these countries starting in early 2025. This move marks a notable departure from previous practices, which primarily centered around China

Tata Elxsi and Infineon Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop electric vehicle (EV) solutions tailored for the Indian market. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of automotive-grade, cost-optimized, and safety-compliant subsystems in response to India's growing EV sector

At the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Shanghai on June 18, Zhijun Xu, Huawei Technologies' rotating chairman, outlined how telecommunications operators can achieve growth by adapting to evolving user needs within a stabilizing global market. He highlighted 6G's potential to drive a smart revolution and identified new user segments and technologies as key growth opportunities

The Taiwanese automotive industry is facing a tough year, especially amid unresolved issues surrounding tariffs and commodity taxes, which have created strong market caution. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Japanese car brands are currently renegotiating contract manufacturing fees with their local assembly plants in Taiwan due to global policy shifts from their parent companies

LG Display announced a planned investment of approximately KRW1.26 trillion (around US$920 million) to boost its OLED technology capabilities and support its ongoing shift from LCD to OLED business. The investment period will extend through mid-2027

Nintendo's highly anticipated Switch 2 console launched to surging global demand, setting sales records in both Japan and the US while simultaneously boosting prospects for Samsung Electronics' embattled chip foundry division