South Korea’s exports reached a new monthly record in March, according to government data. The main driver was stockpiling of semiconductors as companies rushed to secure supplies amid fears of supply chain disruptions linked to the Iran war.
By Julia Fiedler
According to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, production of the H200-generation high-performance chip for sale in China has resumed. In addition, preparations are reportedly underway for a version of the Groq AI chip tailored for the Chinese market.
By Ning Wang
VW is increasingly relying on local chip suppliers in China to regain ground in the important electric vehicle market. Meanwhile, its subsidiary Audi is also struggling with weak demand.
By Manuel Liu
China’s second-largest chipmaker is said to be working on an advanced 7-nanometer technology for AI chips – a step that would bring China closer to technological independence from Western suppliers.
By Fabian Peltsch
After Chinese bank accounts at chipmaker Nexperia were frozen, Beijing is warning of “new conflicts.” The commerce ministry is placing the blame on the Dutch headquarters.
By Ning Wang
China’s new Five-Year Plan focuses on technological development. Industrial automation, technological independence and future industries are at the heart of economic policy.
By Leonardo Pape
Huawei Technologies is set to present its most advanced AI supercomputer abroad for the first time. The Chinese company will showcase the Huawei Atlas 950 SuperPoD in Barcelona starting Monday.
By Angela Köckritz
According to government officials, computer chip exports from South Korea are not affected by the new US tariffs. Uncertainty remains over possible refunds of tariffs that have already been paid.
By Leonardo Pape
Control of the chip manufacturer Nexperia will continue to be taken away from the parent company Wingtech. The court in Amsterdam also confirmed the decision to suspend the former CEO Zhang Xuezheng.
By Leonardo Pape
After weeks of limbo, China is allowing shipments of Nvidia’s H200 AI chip. For Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance, that’s a major step – though criticism is growing in the United States.
By Jörn Petring
