Modem independence proves elusive as Apple and Xiaomi grapple with custom designs
E Ink enters new era with push into large-scale e-paper
E Ink Holdings, the global leader in electronic paper technology, held its annual shareholder meeting on May 28, with all proposals passed smoothly. Chairman Johnson Lee expressed optimism about the company’s trajectory, noting that despite ongoing global trade tensions, the performance from January to April suggests 2025 is shaping up to be a strong year.
South Korea’s chip crown becomes a strategic burden
South Korea’s leadership in DRAM, NAND, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) is becoming a strategic liability amid rising US-China friction. With SK Hynix and Samsung holding a combined 70% of DRAM and more than half the NAND market, the country anchors a supply chain vital for AI training and HPC workloads. A single disruption could trigger global price shocks and shortages, particularly in AI computing and mobile devices.
Nanya targets 4Q25 profitability as DDR4 rivals exit
MetaAge unveils ambitious 2025 Strategy: Expanding MSP, AI integration, and cybersecurity services
Nvidia sees US$8B revenue shortfall as China sales crater, turns to Shanghai R&D for strategic hold
Apple’s stable foundation and diversified supply reduce tariff impact, but industry experts remain cautious
China steps up measures to quell auto market chaos
EDA cutoff lays bare China’s design fragility in advanced semiconductors
China’s semiconductor sector is reeling from reports that Siemens EDA has been instructed by the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to suspend all EDA-related services and support in China. The move may expand to include Synopsys and Cadence, effectively cutting off all three global EDA giants. The ban reportedly encompasses not only software access but also platform-integrated IP, signaling a broader and more aggressive crackdown than previously anticipated.