China’s semiconductor push is moving deeper into critical photoresist materials, spotlighting emerging domestic champions. According to ijiwei, Red Avenue New Material Group (RAChem) filed for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on February 13. As the report highlights, in the first nine month...

Japan has long been strong in semiconductor materials, and some unexpected players are now entering the field. According to Nikkei, Oji Holdings plans to launch a materials business targeting chips at 2nm and beyond. The company has developed a photoresist made using wood-based components, with comm...

As Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments further strain Japan–China relations, rumors are now swirling that Tokyo has tightened controls on photoresist exports crucial for wafer production—stoking new fears over China’s chip output, according to the Commercial Times. Commercial ...

While China’s progress in high-end chipmaking equipment, such as SiCarrier and AMIES’ DUV systems, draws attention, the country is also advancing in key semiconductor materials. Notably, domestic leader Xiamen Hengkun New Material, a top photoresist manufacturer, went public on the Shanghai STAR...

As the global foundry race moves toward the 2nm era, Japan’s chip material makers are ramping up investment to secure their position at the heart of advanced manufacturing. According to Nikkei, major Japanese chip material companies have recently announced new investment plans, including Tokyo Ohk...