Global Semiconductor Industry Updates

1. According to a report by SEMI, global silicon wafer shipments are expected to decline by 2% in 2024, but will see a strong rebound of 10% in 2025 as wafer demand recovers from the downturn.

2. The Semiconductor Industry Association predicts a talent shortage of 67,000 in the U.S. semiconductor sector, prompting GlobalFoundries to introduce a student loan forgiveness program to retain its workforce.

3. Samsung has launched an artificial intelligence feature for its televisions called "Generative Wallpaper," which it plans to roll out globally in 2025.

4. The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan is collaborating with Intel to invest $700 million in establishing a cutting-edge semiconductor research center.

5. Mercedes-Benz has opened its first battery recycling plant in Europe that utilizes integrated mechanical and hydrometallurgical technology.

6. IBM has introduced its most advanced family of AI models to date, known as Granite 3.0.

China Semiconductor Industry Updates

1. A ceremony was held to celebrate the completion and commissioning of the Semiconductor Equipment R&D and Manufacturing Center, which is expected to achieve a production capacity of 10 billion.

2. Mathys & Squire released a report on global semiconductor patent applications for 2023-2024, indicating that China remains the world leader in semiconductor patent filings.

3. Slkor is launching a nationwide campaign against phishing scams related to Changsha and Mito, claiming that the Mito software promotes four major online lies: free services, expensive surrogacy, shop transfer deals, and high-priced buybacks!

4. China Mobile has officially launched an intelligent water meter solution based on its domestically developed CM6620 chip, which is built on the China Mobile Chip RISC-V architecture.

5. YEESTOR showcased its full range of automotive-grade storage products at the "China Chip and Software Integration Exhibition" and was awarded the 2024 Automotive Chip Excellence Award.

6. Taiwan is considering establishing a support center to encourage its semiconductor companies to invest overseas.