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[News] China Reports 31 Semiconductor M&A Deals in 2024, Led by Analog Chips and Materials

China’s semiconductor industry is experiencing a “merger and acquisition (M&A) boom” in the latter half of the year. According to a report from Yicai Global, 31 semiconductor M&A deals were disclosed for the first time in 2024, with over half …

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[News] Hyundai Disbands Semiconductor Strategy Office, Setback to In-house Autonomous Chip Ambition

As Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda team up to merge by 2026 amid the fierce competition with China’s rivals, South Korean auto giant Hyundai has also made a critical move recently. According to ETNews, the company has disbanded its “Semiconductor …

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[News] €9.9 Billion Investment: EU to Add a New Advanced Packaging and Testing Facility

Recently, the European Commission approved a €1.3 billion subsidy from the Italian government to semiconductor packaging and testing company Silicon Box. The funds will support the construction of an advanced packaging and testing facility in Novara, Piedmont, Italy. Silicon Box’s …

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[News] Is DRAM Winter Coming? Samsung, SK hynix Q4 Earnings Reportedly Lowered amid Weak Demand

The DRAM winter seems to be around the corner. Following Micron’s clouded outlook, which suggests a roughly 9% quarter-over-quarter revenue decrease, a recent survey conducted by Yonhap News also downgraded the Q4 guidance for South Korean memory giants Samsung and …

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[News] Foxconn Enters AR Glasses Market with Plan for Q4 2025 MicroLED Mass Production

Foxconn has announced a partnership with Porotech to enter the AR glasses market, following partnership between the two companies focused on MicroLED microdisplays for AR applications announced in 2023. According to its press release, the collaboration aims to accelerate Foxconn’s strategic …

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