Japanese company Toppan Holdings has decided to divest all its 53.1% stake in Taiwan-based Giantplus Technology, a manufacturer of small and medium-sized LCD panels, marking its exit from panel production. However, Toppan will continue to procure panels from Giantplus, a move expected to boost the latter’s revenue and reinforce optimism for 2025.

During a visit to participate in the China Development Forum, Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-Yong and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon reportedly visited Xiaomi’s factory in Beijing to meet with Xiaomi’s top executives Lei Jun and Lin Bin. The visit has sparked speculation about a potential collaboration between Samsung and Xiaomi in automotive electronic components, despite their competition in the smartphone and home appliance markets.

The European semiconductor industry is urging the European Commission (EC) to update the European Chips Act, broadening its scope beyond manufacturing to include chip design, materials, and equipment. Industry leaders stress that a more comprehensive strategy is critical to reinforcing Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem and maintaining global competitiveness.

Kunimasa Suzuki, chairman of Intel KK, the Japanese subsidiary of US semiconductor giant Intel, will retire at the end of March 2025. However, he will continue to serve as chairman of the Semiconductor Assembly Test Automation and Standardization Research Association (SATAS).