03 Jul
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Samsung completes development of 1c DRAM, paving way for HBM4 rollout

Samsung Electronics has successfully developed its sixth-generation DRAM, known as 1c DRAM, built using a 10nm class process. The product has received internal Production Readiness Approval (PRA), signaling it has met key quality and performance benchmarks and is now in the final phase before mass production. The milestone brings Samsung one step closer to its goal of mass-producing HBM4, or fourth-generation high-bandwidth memory, in the second half of 2025.

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03 Jul
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Details of the US-China trade agreement remain unclear, with no consensus on rare earths and chip controls

On June 26, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that the US had signed a trade agreement with China on June 25, which was also confirmed by China’s Ministry of Commerce. From the talks in Geneva on May 11 to negotiations in London on June 10, followed by Trump’s recent announcement, what exactly have the two countries agreed upon?

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03 Jul
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Intel plans to abandon in-house glass substrate development, shift to external procurement

According to Computerbase, under the leadership of new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, Intel might no longer push forward with in-house R&D of glass substrates but instead turn to purchasing ready-made solutions from specialized suppliers. This move is expected to help Intel accelerate the launch of viable products while diversifying risks and maintaining flexibility to switch suppliers.

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03 Jul
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Luxshare to list in Hong Kong as part of global strategy, joins wave of Apple suppliers

Luxshare Precision Industry Co., a key supplier to Apple and a leading player in China’s electronics manufacturing sector, plans to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). The initiative aims to support its global expansion strategy, boost access to international capital, and improve corporate governance and transparency.

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03 Jul
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Exclusive interview: Superb timing on the release of ‘A Chip Odyssey’

Unlike semiconductor manufacturing processes, time is never an element that filmmakers can control. Since its release over three weeks ago, the documentary ‘A Chip Odyssey’ has accumulated a box office of NT$12 million (approx. US$410,582). The semiconductor godfather, Morris Chang, even quietly bought tickets and watched alongside regular audience members. Whether the screening period can be extended remains a race against time for director Chu-Chen Hsiao.

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