HP is cutting up to 2,000 jobs and scaling back its dependence on Chinese manufacturing for the North American market. This decision follows mounting US tariffs and rising component costs as the company reshapes its supply chain to stay competitive
The humanoid robotics industry is expanding rapidly, fueled by breakthroughs in AI, precision manufacturing, and materials science. By 2030, the global market is expected to surpass US$350 billion, with China leveraging its mature supply chain and cost efficiency to capture more than half of the market
Micron Technology has delivered its sixth-generation 10nm DRAM samples ahead of schedule, pressuring Samsung Electronics as it struggles with yield issues and design adjustments. South Korean media, including ZDNet Korea and Seoul Economic Daily, report that Micron's 1γ DRAM shipments are outpacing market leader Samsung, raising industry concerns
IBM China Investment Company Limited (IBMV) and its subsidiaries shut down on March 1, impacting over 1,800 R&D and testing staff in Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, and other sites. IBM's Beijing headquarters is now being dismantled, closing a chapter on nearly 40 years of R&D in China for the erstwhile tech giant, as reported by sources including Sina and Jiemian
As India emerges as a potential key player in the semiconductor industry, Tata Electronics' partner, Tokyo Electron, is contemplating establishing a manufacturing presence in India, reports the Economic Times
The UK has unveiled its most expansive round of sanctions yet targeting Russia, encompassing 107 new designations, among which are 10 companies hailing from China and Hong Kong. In a departure from previous measures, this latest blacklist incorporates a broader array of individuals and entities from regions beyond Russia, including so-called "third country" firms acting as intermediaries. According to Voice of America, legal experts studying Hong Kong's role in facilitating Russia's activities note that, while these steps are proactive, the implicated companies can dissolve within days, only to swiftly reemerge and resume their operations unabated
SmartSens Technology (Shanghai) Co., a top Chinese CMOS image sensor (CIS) manufacturer, announced on February 27 a long-term strategic partnership with Nexchip Semiconductor, a Hefei-based wafer foundry backed by Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC)
On February 27th, Adata announced the formalization of a strategic partnership with Itochu Corporation, a prominent Japanese conglomerate, and its subsidiary, Itochu Retail Link Corporation. The collaboration aims to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the Japanese memory market
With non-Chinese markets entering their traditional off-season and the Chinese market lacking a nationwide shopping promotion event, overall smartphone shipments by Chinese brands are expected to decrease by 9.7% on quarter in the first quarter of 2025 after enjoying good sequential growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to DIGITIMES' latest report covering China's smartphone industry
As US technology companies continue to unveil quantum processing units (QPUs), the commercialization of quantum computers is expected to accelerate. South Korean firms are also investing in R&D centered around future applications. However, South Korea currently lags behind major countries in overall quantum technology and urgently needs government support to close this gap
SK Hynix has reportedly reached a significant milestone in its pre-production trials by raising the yield rate of its sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) to 70%. This achievement strengthens the South Korean semiconductor company's position in the competitive HBM4 market, as industry observers eagerly await its next moves
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) and OLEDWorks are collaborating to construct an advanced OLED display facility in New York. They are seeking a subsidy of approximately JPY100 billion (US$670.33 million) from the state government for the project
China's dominance in global tungsten production, accounting for over 80% of the supply, has placed the country in a strategic position amid escalating tensions with the US. Beginning in early February 2025, China enacted export controls on 25 types of rare metal products and technologies, a response to US tariff increases
Unitree Robotics, the Hangzhou-based startup behind the YangBOT performance at CCTV's New Year's Gala, is making waves in the robotics industry. Founder Xingxing Wang was recently recognized by Chinese President Xi Jinping at a private entrepreneurs' forum in Beijing, signaling the company's rising prominence
