The SEMICON Japan 2025 exhibition is set to take place in Tokyo from December 17 to 19, 2025, with Topco Scientific (TSC) and its Japanese subsidiary Shunkawa participating alongside nine semiconductor suppliers from Taiwan, the US, and Japan. Together, they will showcase critical materials and equipment covering semiconductor front-end processing, power modules, and advanced packaging, as well as integrated solutions for smart energy-saving monitoring systems.

Rumors have risen that SK Hynix is accelerating the expansion of its 10nm-class sixth-generation 1c DRAM capacity. Previously, to concentrate on producing high-bandwidth memory (HBM), SK Hynix had successively notified major customers that it would reduce general-purpose DRAM supply. However, now that general-purpose DRAM prices have risen sharply, the company’s strategy also appears to be undergoing adjustments.

Baidu is considering a spin-off and listing of its AI chip unit Kunlunxin, a development that has quickly become a focal point in China’s fast-moving GPU and AI semiconductor market. The company said it is evaluating the potential listing but noted any move would require regulatory clearance and is not guaranteed.