How close could China come to Western technology in AI? According to Chosun Daily, Professor Kwon Seok-joon of Sungkyunkwan University’s Department of Semiconductor Convergence Engineering said that a “Chinese ASML” could emerge within a decade. As the report notes, Kwon said China is accel...

Major tech companies are once again preparing for layoffs. According to Reuters, sources say Meta is considering broad job cuts that could affect 20% or more of its workforce as the company seeks to offset the heavy costs of AI infrastructure investments. The report adds that no timeline has been se...

The Iran conflict is raising concerns over the supply of key semiconductor materials. As noted by Nikkei, Middle East crisis is casting a shadow over Asia’s chip supply chain as fears grow that the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz could persist. Seoul is particularly concerned about helium...

China has been accelerating its push for semiconductor self-reliance amid U.S. restrictions, and a new article written by the country’s leading chip executives has outlined a strategic roadmap. According to South China Morning Post, top figures in China’s semiconductor industry co-authored the p...

ASML has unveiled a new advancement in its EUV technology that could significantly increase chip output. According to Reuters, researchers at the Dutch company have developed a way to enhance the power of EUV light source, potentially enabling up to 50% more chip production by the end of the decade....