Global Semiconductor Industry Updates

1. OpenAI has launched an artificial intelligence tool named "DeepResearch" designed to assist users with time-consuming online research tasks.

2. According to the latest statistics released by the Japan Semiconductor Manufacturers Association, sales of semiconductor equipment in Japan surged by 44.7% in December 2024, marking the largest increase in 34 months.

3. The Rapidus Japan plant plans to install 10 EUV lithography machines to manufacture 2nm chips.

4. Facing a slump in its semiconductor business, STMicroelectronics plans to lay off 3,000 employees.

5. NXP has released a RISC-V chip.

6. The U.S. Department of State will impose restrictions on the use of AI models from the Chinese startup DeepSeek to mitigate data risks.

China Semiconductor Industry Updates

1. The 2025 China Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Conference will be held on March 24-25 in Shanghai Pudong.

2. Donald Trump has ordered an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods starting from February 4.

3. Slkor (www.slkoric.com) and Kinghelm will start work on the 7th day of the Chinese New Year and welcome all customers for inquiries and discussions!

4. Nankai University, in collaboration with City University of Hong Kong, has successfully developed a thin-film lithium niobate photonic millimeter-wave radar chip, achieving a significant breakthrough in the field of millimeter-wave radar.

5. TSMC Chairman Mark Liu has released a strong growth forecast, expecting TSMC's revenue to reach $100 billion in 2025, with nearly 20% CAGR over the next five years.

6. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce stated that China reserves the right to take measures in response to Japan's planned export controls on semiconductors and other items, and will firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.