On March 17, 2025, China’s leading EDA software company, Empyrean Technology, announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Shanghai-based Xpeedic Technology, a provider of EDA and system-in-package (SiP) design solutions. The deal, structured through a mix of stock issuance and cash payment, signals a major consolidation move in China’s EDA sector.

Iteq Corporation (Iteq), a major copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer, faced growth challenges in 2024 due to Nvidia’s GB200 chip shipment delays, underperforming compared to rivals like Elite Material Co. (EMC) and Taiwan Union Technology Corporation. However, with AI server demand driving the need for high-speed materials, Iteq anticipates a stronger performance in 2025.

3月20日，根据Counterpoint市场监测服务的最新报告，2024年Q4，拉丁美洲智能手机市场的出货量同比增长9.3%，这是连续第六个季度实现同比增长。阿根廷、智利、秘鲁等地区市场是这一增长的主要推动力。