Resonac launches JOINT3 alliance to develop next-gen semiconductor tech

Japanese chemical and materials company Resonac announced on September 3, 2025, the formation of a new industry alliance named JOINT3, comprising 28 domestic and international semiconductor-related firms. The alliance aims to expedite the development and commercialization of advanced semiconductor technologies within five years through a collaborative investment of JPY26 billion (US$175.22 million), representing Resonac’s largest semiconductor technology partnership to date.

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Intel’s Dalian plant officially renamed SK Hynix amid US export controls tightening

The US Department of Commerce announced on August 29, 2025, that it will revoke the “Validated End-User” (VEU) status previously granted to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix for their semiconductor factories in China. Starting January 2026, South Korean companies will need to apply for case-by-case approval to introduce American equipment into their Chinese production lines.

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Kinpo expects balanced revenue growth in 2025 amid tariff-driven market shifts

Kinpo Group president Andrew Chen announced on September 3 that the company expects a more balanced revenue split in 2025, departing from their usual stronger second half caused by earlier stockpiling due to US tariffs. Chen also noted a 27% year-over-year revenue rise in the first quarter of 2025, followed by a decline in the second quarter amid market caution linked to tariff policies.

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