Monthly Archives: January 2025

[News] U.S. Three-Tier AI Export Rules May Hit Israel’s AI Development

Posted on 2025-01-20 by TrendForce

In its final days, the Biden administration has introduced a three-tiered system for AI chip export controls, a move that could significantly impact global AI development. According to a report from MoneyDJ, citing Tom’s Hardware, Israel—a key U.S. ally—has been …

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[News] Chinese Automakers Eye Acquisition of Volkswagen’s Closing Factories in Germany to Avoid EU Tariffs

Posted on 2025-01-20 by TrendForce

According to a report from MyDrivers, citing Reuters, sources suggest that Chinese automakers are closely monitoring Volkswagen Group’s plans to shut down its factories in Germany. Acquiring one of these facilities could offer Chinese carmakers a valuable opportunity to enhance …

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[News] Honda Reportedly Urges Nissan to Acquire Renault Stake to Prevent Third-Party Influence in Merger

Posted on 2025-01-17 by TrendForce

Japanese automobile giants Honda and Nissan have entered formal discussions to merge a month ago, as they aim to become the world’s third-largest automaker by sales. However, to further rule out the possibility that third party ownership could impact negotiations, …

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[News] Samsung to Ship 200K Tri-Fold Phones in 2025, with Component Production Reportedly Starts in Q2

Posted on 2025-01-17 by TrendForce

Following Huawei’s launch of the world’s first tri-fold smartphone, Mate XT, in last September, Samsung has also geared up for its new tri-fold model. According to a report from South Korean media outlet The Elec, the company is expected to …

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[News] China to Investigate U.S. Chip Subsidies, Suspected Legacy Chips Dumping

Posted on 2025-01-17 by TrendForce

According to a Commercial Times report, citing Global Times, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on January 16th that it has received complaints from domestic companies regarding U.S. firms benefiting from subsidies under the U.S. CHIPS Act and exporting mature-node chips …

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