Monthly Archives: November 2025

[News] Memory Shortage Reportedly Triggers Order Caution from Smartphone Clients, Pressuring SMIC

China’s foundry giant SMIC reported robust Q3 results with profits surging 29% year-on-year, but surprised markets by revealing an unexpected ripple effect: tight memory chip supplies are making smartphone clients increasingly cautious with orders, according to chinastarmarket.cn. Notably, SMIC’s latest …

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[News] Samsung Reportedly Targets 7 Million Foldable Units in 2026 on Z Fold 7 Momentum

As South Korean media outlets Business Korea and the Chosun Daily report that Samsung plans to unveil the “Galaxy Z TriFold,” a smartphone that folds twice, on December 5, more details have surfaced about the tech giant’s renewed ambitions in …

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[News] Applied Materials Flags a 2026 China Fab Spending Drop Amid Tougher U.S. Export Rules

Chip equipment maker Applied Materials reported its Q4 results this week, with China sales taking center stage as tightening export controls raise questions about the company’s  outlook. According to Reuters, Applied Materials said it expects spending on chipmaking equipment in …

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[News] Nexperia China Wafer Stock May Run Out by Mid-December; Carmakers Reportedly Seeking Workarounds

Global automakers are on alert as the Nexperia dispute escalates, raising fears that key chip supplies could run out if the impasse persists. According to Financial Times, citing industry sources, European carmakers and other industrial companies are still grappling with …

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[News] U.S. Layoffs in October Reportedly Hit 20-Year High, with Major Tech Firms Leading 2025 Cuts

The layoff tide continues to rise as U.S. companies cut jobs in pursuit of cost savings and AI-driven efficiency. According to The Times of India, American companies announced 153,074 job cuts in October 2025—the highest for the month in more …

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