Global Semiconductor Industry Updates

1. Asahi Kasei of Japan has announced a halt in the supply of photosensitive polyimide (PSPI), a critical material for advanced packaging, due to its inability to meet market demand.

2. The Federal Customs Service of Russia has reported that, compared to 2023, the import volumes of AMD and Intel CPUs in 2024 have decreased by 81% and 95%, respectively.

3. Volvo Cars is set to lay off nearly 3,000 employees as part of its cost-cutting initiative.

4. OpenAI has acquired the AI hardware startup io for $6.5 billion.

5. WiseKey has made an offer of up to €16.5 million to acquire the French-based chip design company IC'Alps.

6. KLA Corporation has invested $138 million to establish a semiconductor equipment R&D and manufacturing center in the UK.

China Semiconductor Industry Updates

1. Anhui Huaxin Micro-Nano's fully automated 8-inch MEMS wafer production line has officially started operations in Bengbu.

2. Zhongke Shuguang and Haiguang Information have jointly announced that the two semiconductor companies plan to undergo a strategic restructuring.

3. Slkor (www.slkormicro.com)/Kinghelm has officially rolled out version 25.04 of the Vis Standardization System, covering trademarks, slogans, products, packaging, promotional materials, etc., which will help further enhance the SLKOR/Kinghelm brand's influence.

4. According to reports, LiSuan Technology’s first GPU chip has been successfully packaged and powered on.

5. ChipOneStop has launched the first products in its third-generation wireless development platform lineup: SiXG301 and SiXG302.

6. BOE (京东方) has fully commenced mass production of its sixth-generation new semiconductor display device production line.