X-Epic, a prominent Chinese electronic design automation (EDA) start-up, is said to be reducing its workforce by up to 50%, according to a report by South China Morning Post. As chip design is an indispensable part to semiconductor manufacturing, the incident raises concerns about China's push for t...

The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry's 2024 White Paper on International Economy and Trade reveals that in its examination of imported goods sources, over half of the import value for 1,406 product categories (accounting for over 30% of the total) comes from China. This figure is 1....

According to a report from Commercial Times, Apple is said to have informed its suppliers and partners that it is confident in boosting sales of the upcoming iPhone 16, set to be released in the second half of this year, through the addition of AI features. Reportedly, the goal is to increase iPhone...

The semiconductor industry, driven by AI, is entering a new upward cycle. According to a forecast report from SEMI, after the trough in 2023, the total sales of equipment in 2024 will hit a new high, with growth momentum continuing into 2025. Among this trend, per a report from Commercial Times, ma...

Amid the rising memory market prices and the continuously improving supply-demand balance, original manufacturers (OEMs) have seen their business performance steadily climb, generally achieving a turnaround from losses to profits. Meanwhile, memory module manufacturers have also enjoyed rapid gro...