Japanese electronics manufacturer MinebeaMitsumi has decided to extend its tender offer for temperature sensor producer Shibaura Electronic until July 1, postponing the initial deadline of June 19. The company confirmed that its offer price would remain steady at JPY5,500 (approx. US$37.90) per share. This move comes as rival bidder Yageo, based in Taiwan, continues to face investigation by Japan's foreign exchange regulatory authorities

China’s weather agency is testing more than a dozen artificial intelligence models in an effort to enhance its forecasting, with a system from Huawei Technologies Co. showing accelerated improvement.
The best models from the trial will be prioritized for deployment by provincial bureaus, and granted priority access to official weather data, according to the China Meteorological Administration, which is running the program. The CMA has said it wants to ensure “orderly and standardized development” as the technology rapidly develops at home and abroad

Japanese industrial automation giant Yaskawa has announced a US$180 million investment to establish a new production base in Wisconsin, creating the company's first industrial robot factory on American soil. This move is a response to US domestic semiconductor manufacturing policies and addresses the strong demand for automation across automotive, food, agriculture, and medical sectors, while also diversifying geopolitical risks and strengthening local supply capabilities

The Trump Organization unveiled Trump Mobile on June 16, 2025, promoting it as an all-American wireless provider with a flagship T1 phone boasting made-in-USA credentials. However, industry analysts and media reports have cast doubt on those claims, suggesting the T1 may be a rebranded Chinese-made device

The US expanded semiconductor restrictions to include Nvidia's H20 chip, previously the only compliant AI processor available to Chinese buyers, as the Trump administration deepens technology curbs on Beijing

South Korean exporters are facing mounting pressure from a confluence of geopolitical and trade shocks, as the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran rattles global commodity markets and new waves of US tariffs threaten key industries, including steel, appliances, and automobiles

As the US steps up efforts to secure its unmanned systems supply chain from Chinese influence, Taiwan is emerging as a key potential partner, leveraging its cybersecurity protocols and expanding defense ambitions

China continues to lag behind memory giants SK Hynix, Micron, and Samsung Electronics in developing high bandwidth memory (HBM) technology. Although US export controls on semiconductor tools, such as lithography systems, etching equipment, and TSV processes, present long-term barriers, they have had limited short-term impact on China's HBM research and domestic production

VinFast, a Vietnam-based EV maker, has announced a collaboration with Global Assure to enhance its customer service network throughout India. This partnership aims to provide comprehensive support and innovative mobility solutions to VinFast's expanding customer base in the country, according to an official press release

South Korea's presidential office has appointed Ha Jung-woo as its first senior presidential secretary for AI affairs, a newly created role under President Lee Jae-myung's administration. Ha, currently leading Naver Cloud AI Innovation Center, will oversee national AI strategy and budget, directly advising the president, reported ZD Korea and Ddaily

Canon Machinery, a subsidiary of Japan's Canon Inc., is intensifying its development of hybrid bonding technology as it seeks to expand beyond its conventional die-bonding equipment. The company plans to introduce its advanced packaging solutions to the market after 2026, aiming to meet the increasing demand from leading semiconductor manufacturers

Chinese chipmaker Beijing SemiDrive Technology Corporation will begin supplying its flagship X9 smart cockpit processor to an unnamed European carmaker in late 2026—its first large-scale deal with a foreign original equipment manufacturer. The chips will power sedans and SUVs produced in Europe for distribution across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

The third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) will be held from July 16 to 20, 2025, featuring over 230 new exhibitors, including Nvidia, which will debut at the event. The expo is expected to attract 1,200 enterprises and institutions from 75 countries and regions, according to Reuters, citing CCTV

As Moore's Law nears its physical limits, global semiconductor research and development are entering uncharted territory. For China, this transition presents a dual imperative: reduce dependence on foreign technology and chart a self-sustaining, forward-leaning innovation roadmap