The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a plan to take a 10% stake in Intel, potentially making the US government the chipmaker's largest shareholder. The move, under discussion through a conversion of Chips Act subsidies into equity, marks an escalation of Washington's intervention in strategic industries.
Empyrean Technology Co., one of China's leading EDA software developers, posted first-half 2025 revenue of CNY502 million (approx. US$70 million), up 13% from a year earlier. However, net profit attributable to shareholders plunged 91.9% to CNY3.07 million, while adjusted net profit excluding non-recurring items registered a loss of CNY18.62 million. Earnings per share stood at CNY0.0057. The company said it would not pay dividends, issue bonus shares, or convert reserves into equity.
Samsung Electronics' upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 series is reportedly set to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 application processor (AP), a notable shift from its previous reliance on Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform. Analysts say the move is part of Samsung's broader strategy to reduce component costs and improve bargaining power when sourcing APs.