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Monday 31 March 2025
Weekly news roundup: Semiconductor business like DeepSeek may emerge in China; Intel Japan chair defends Gelsinger strategies
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of March 24 – March 29.
Monday 31 March 2025
Geely's Zeekr establishes company in South Korea to accelerate entry into high-end market
Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand under Geely, is making swift moves to enter the South Korean market. On December 28, 2024, the company registered "Zeekr Intelligent...
Monday 31 March 2025
Edge AI gains momentum, driving demand for low-power computing
While cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate the market, edge AI is steadily gaining traction. Industry sources highlight the need for seamless integration...
Saturday 29 March 2025
South Korean semiconductor boom drives massive profit surge for SK Hynix and Samsung in 2024
A recent survey from South Korea reveals a significant boost in the country's top 500 companies' performance in 2024. Operating profits soared by 66% compared to 2023, reaching KRW73...
Saturday 29 March 2025
Chinese AI chipmakers race to support DeepSeek, but full model adoption remains limited
Nearly 20 Chinese AI chip companies have announced compatibility with the DeepSeek distilled model, but only a handful—including Huawei, Cambricon Technologies, Moore Threads,...
Saturday 29 March 2025
No quick fix: Renesas tightens belt with layoffs, pay freeze
Renesas Electronics CEO Hidetoshi Shibata said on March 26 that layoffs and a pay freeze are necessary responses to the prolonged slump in the global semiconductor market. Speaking...
Saturday 29 March 2025
OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic unveil competing proposals to shape Trump's AI Action Plan
With the White House soliciting industry input for its "Artificial Intelligence Action Plan" until March 15, OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic have unveiled detailed proposals to shape...
Saturday 29 March 2025
LLM proliferation drives edge market growth, benefiting IPC vendors
The widespread market adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has prompted various industries to seek AI applications for transformation and efficiency enhancement. In particular,...
Saturday 29 March 2025
US auto and tech industry push for accelerated self-driving deployment against global competition
At Nvidia GTC 2025, the discussion surrounding advanced autonomous driving heated up, with US automotive alliances and tech industry groups joining forces to urge President Donald...
Saturday 29 March 2025
Color e-paper industry sees growth with large displays and new tech
The electronic paper (e-paper) industry is thriving with innovations in color technology. E Ink Holdings (EIH) and Netronix experienced a successful 2024 and anticipate increased...
Saturday 29 March 2025
SEMI Country excerpt 4: China, BYD, and the battle for EV supremacy
China's EV industry is now building on the past glories of its automotive sector. The much-criticized issue of "overcapacity" seems to be a perpetual non-concern. Outdated, low-quality...
Friday 28 March 2025
SiCarrier bets on DUV for 5nm chips as SMIC's yield stalls at one-third of TSMC's
As US export controls tighten on advanced semiconductor technologies, Shenzhen-based SiCarrier unveiled new 5nm-capable fabrication tools at SEMICON China 2025. The company claims...
Friday 28 March 2025
Primarius to acquire Actt, accelerating China's EDA consolidation
Primarius Technologies, a Chinese electronic design automation (EDA) company that is publicly traded, announced on March 27 that it would acquire equity in Chengdu Analog Circuit...
Friday 28 March 2025
SMIC profit slides 23% in 2024 despite record revenue surge
SMIC released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results on March 27, reporting record revenue and wafer shipments. However, profitability declined amid persistent US...
Friday 28 March 2025
Hooked by Huawei? SiCarrier's bold debut tests the depth of China's chipmaking ambitions
Semiconductor equipment vendors have historically operated in stealth mode, relying on proprietary technologies and patents as their main defense. Product launches were subdued, often...