China has taken a major step toward localising advanced semiconductor materials. The Standardisation Administration of China has released the national standard "Test Methods for EUV Photoresists" for a month of public consultation. Jointly drafted by Shanghai University, Zhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai Huali Microelectronics Corp. (HLMC), and Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment (SMEE) with other major research institutes and manufacturers, this marks China's first national-level standard dedicated to EUV photoresists

TSMC's Japanese subsidiary, Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), officially signed an agreement with the local government of Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, on October 24 to construct its second semiconductor fabrication plant. The new facility, slated to begin operations in December 2027, will focus on producing higher-performance chips and marks another step in Japan's bid to rebuild its semiconductor manufacturing base