LG enters hybrid bonding tool race, challenging Samsung and Hanwha
LG Electronics is making a bold push into the high-end semiconductor equipment market, setting its sights on hybrid bonding (HB)…
Geely’s US$2.4 billion Zeekr buyout kickstarts China’s EV brand consolidation wave
Geely Automobile Holdings Limited has agreed to fully acquire Zeekr, its high-end electric vehicle brand, in a US$2.4 billion deal…
As Huawei Ascend courts the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Washington raises red flags
In early July, the US Department of Commerce issued a stark warning: using Huawei’s Ascend AI chips “anywhere in the…
Broadcom launches Tomahawk Ultra AI networking chip built on TSMC’s 5nm process to challenge Nvidia
Broadcom has launched its latest Tomahawk Ultra Ethernet switch chip, fabricated using TSMC’s 5nm process, targeting high-performance AI infrastructure with…
South Korean AV startup brings self-driving shuttles to Singapore with Grab
As autonomous vehicle (AV) companies worldwide race to accelerate commercialization, Singapore has established itself as a premier proving ground for…
Yageo again extends Shibaura tender deadline ahead of crucial Taiwan talks
Yageo has extended the deadline for its tender offer to acquire Japan’s Shibaura Electronics for a fifth time, citing ongoing…
Copper shock: auto industry faces cost surge under new tariff
President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement — a proposed 50% duty on copper imports to take effect in August —…
China restricts cathode material technology exports; LMFP becomes strategic resource, says HCM
Leading battery cathode material manufacturer HCM announced that China’s Ministry of Commerce has officially imposed export restrictions on “battery cathode…
European automakers confront Trump 2.0 tariff reality
The Trump administration has unveiled the second wave of reciprocal tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the European Union. Under the…
South Korea faces urgent challenges as the US and China advance in autonomous driving
With the US and China rapidly advancing in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and aggressively expanding their global footprint, South Korea’s…