30 Apr
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Foxconn reportedly eyes India’s new PLI scheme amid soaring local growth as Tata begins iPhone production at new plant

Foxconn is planning to invest in India through its subsidiary Yuzhan Technology to tap into the newly launched production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for electronic components, according to The Economic Times, which cites sources familiar with the matter. This move comes amid industry speculation that other major players, such as Dixon Technologies and Tata Electronics, are also preparing to apply for the scheme.

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30 Apr
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NXP leverages strategic acquisitions and regional strengths to drive long-term growth amid tariff uncertainties

NXP Semiconductors is sharpening its global competitive edge through a series of strategic acquisitions and regionally aligned operations, CEO Kurt Sievers said during the company’s first quarter 2025 earnings call on April 29. He framed the recent acquisitions of Kinara, Aviva, and TTTech Auto as part of a broader offensive strategy aimed at enhancing product differentiation, particularly in the Automotive and Industrial sectors.

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30 Apr
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Xi visits Shanghai to personally oversee China’s AI strategic development

Amid escalating US-China technology tensions, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a central battleground for both nations. Chinese authorities have intensified their focus on the AI sector, with President Xi Jinping visiting Shanghai on April 29, 2025, to inspect innovations and developments in the large model industry, underscoring China’s top-level strategic commitment to advancing AI technology breakthroughs.

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30 Apr
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Samsung reportedly exits HBM2E under Chinese price offensive, shifts focus to high-end market

Samsung Electronics is cutting production of mature-node DDR4 memory and reportedly scaling back its third-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM2E) business to focus resources on fifth-generation (HBM3E) and sixth-generation (HBM4) products. According to Chosunbiz, Samsung is reducing HBM2E output and aiming to pass Nvidia’s HBM3E certification to boost production, while also targeting early leadership in the emerging HBM4 market.

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30 Apr
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Korean presidential candidate Jae-Myung Lee vows to build South Korea into top semiconductor nation with special law

Jae-Myung Lee, the presidential candidate from the Democratic Party of Korea and the frontrunner for the next presidency, recently pledged that upon taking office, he will promote the revitalization of South Korea’s semiconductor industry. His comprehensive focus spans both memory and non-memory sectors, aiming to expand his political influence through a pragmatic rather than ideological approach.

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30 Apr
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China cracks EUV light source barrier, builds new experimental platform

Amid escalating tech restrictions and geopolitical tensions, China has made a breakthrough in semiconductor research. The Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, announced it has established a fully functional experimental platform for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources—a critical step toward overcoming key bottlenecks in advanced chip manufacturing.

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