Monthly Archives: October 2025

[Insights] Multi-Billion Boost Powers China’s 2025 Chip Equipment Drive, Led by Piotech and AMEC

One key aspect of China’s semiconductor sector is its massive investment drive. In 2025, TrendForce notes, national strategic priorities have focused on overcoming bottlenecks in advanced manufacturing processes and meeting the demands of high-volume production (HVM). According to industry sources, …

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[News] SiC Shake-Up: Toshiba Drops China SICC Deal; Wolfspeed Posts Weak Results Amid Soft Demand

Toshiba recently said that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by its subsidiary, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, with China’s SICC in August 2025, covering collaboration on silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor wafers, was terminated in September 2025 after …

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[News] China Launches First State-Level Auto Chip Testing Platform in Push for Tech Sovereignty

The disruptions at Nexperia have underscored China’s leverage in global chip supply. Now, Beijing is accelerating efforts to expand its domestic auto chip ecosystem. According to South China Morning Post, China has opened a state-level testing platform for automotive chips …

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[News] Hyperscalers Ramp Up Capex Amid AI Boom, Risks Lurk: Microsoft, Meta & Alphabet in Spotlight

As hyperscalers kick off their latest earnings reports today, capex is taking center stage amid AI bubble concerns. But for now, those worries may be on hold, as Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft all plan to ramp up spending significantly, CNBC …

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[News] Lutnick Reportedly Rules Out Chip Tariffs in U.S.–Korea Deal, Reversing Taiwan-Level Rate Expectations

Trump’s tariff push is jolting the semiconductor world, heightening uncertainty over global trade and competition. South Korea, deeply embedded in the global chip ecosystem, could be among the most affected by Washington’s next move. According to Chosun Ilbo, following the …

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