SK Hynix will finalize its acquisition of Intel’s NAND flash business, now rebranded as Solidigm, in March 2025. This strategic move strengthens its enterprise SSD (eSSD) market position and accelerates its NAND business expansion.

As China’s automotive market embarks on a new wave of intelligent driving democratization, a fresh tug-of-war has begun between car manufacturers and specialized third-party suppliers. This development threatens to push many of these suppliers to the brink of elimination, with estimates suggesting that only three major players will ultimately remain in the market.

Reports indicate that Chinese AI chip manufacturer Biren Technology is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong with a target of raising US$300 million. The company is currently in discussions with China International Capital Corporation, Bank of China International, and Ping An Securities, aiming for a potential listing in 2025. However, details regarding the scale and timing may still change, and there is even a possibility that the company might ultimately decide against the IPO.