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Apr
Fujitsu plans to develop a 1.4nm artificial intelligence (AI) chip and outsource its production to Rapidus in Japan, according to Nikkei. The chip is designed for use in servers and related systems, with a focus on low power consumption and domestic manufacturing.
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Apr
OpenAI raises record US$122 billion, paving way for superapp pivot
OpenAI has closed a record-breaking US$122 billion funding round, valuing the company at US$852 billion, according to CNBC. The raise — the largest in Silicon Valley history — sets the stage for a highly anticipated IPO expected by the end of the year, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports.
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Apr
Apple at 50: From PC to mobile, AI shift now in focus
Apple marks its 50th anniversary on April 1, after helping shape multiple waves of the technology industry, from personal computing to the internet and mobile eras. As artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as the next phase, the company is coming under closer scrutiny in the transition.
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Apr
Nexchip applies for HK listing amid mature-node expansion
Chinese semiconductor foundry Nexchip has applied to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Main Board, Guandian.cn reported on March 31, as the company moves to consolidate its position in the mature-node foundry market.
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Apr
Huawei revenue hits US$122bn in 2025, nears peak as AI growth becomes key test
Huawei reported 2025 revenue of CNY880.9 billion, up 2.2% year-over-year, its second-highest on record, with net profit rising 8.63% to CNY68 billion (approx. US$9.87 billion). Growth slowed sharply from 22.4% in 2024, leaving revenue just below its 2020 peak of CNY891.4 billion and raising the bar for further expansion, analysts cited by Chinastarmarket.cn said.
01
Apr
South Korean chipmakers stockpile helium, diversify supply beyond Qatar
South Korean semiconductor manufacturers hold enough helium inventory to sustain production through at least June, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions, according to government and industry sources.
01
Apr
Japan Display sells Tottori Fab, citing asset efficiency and continuing AutoTech work at a new site
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) signed a definitive agreement to sell its Tottori Fab to Yahata Touei Estate K.K., with handover scheduled for September 30, 2026; JDI said the transaction follows its March 2025 production halt and forms part of structural reforms that could influence global automotive display supply and the Japanese manufacturing consolidation industry.
01
Apr
AMEC acquires Sizone to expand CMP capabilities, outlines 2026 strategy
Chinese semiconductor equipment maker Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) announced on March 30, 2026, plans to acquire a stake in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) equipment firm Sizone through a combination of share issuance and cash. This move could mark AMEC’s entry into the wet process segment, an area where it previously had limited presence.
01
Apr
Taiwan panel leaders pivot: AUO targets CPO, Innolux advances FOPLP
Taiwan’s panel industry is undergoing a collective transformation, with its two major players adopting distinct technology paths.
01
Apr
India accelerates semiconductor push with Kaynes plant launch
India is stepping up its semiconductor ambitions as a new domestic plant begins production, underscoring efforts to build a resilient supply chain and position the country as a global chip manufacturing hub.