ASML Layoff Plan Reduced, Union Negotiations Achieve Major Reversal
In January 2026, ASML, the global lithography giant, announced a restructuring plan alongside its record-breaking 2025 results (€32.7 billion in revenue and €9.6 billion in net profit): a proposed reduction of 1,700 employees, accounting for approximately 3.8% of its global workforce. Of these, 1,40...
Apollo's $3.7 Billion Acquisition of Nippon Sheet Glass
Funds managed by Apollo Global Management, a leading global alternative asset manager, are formally advancing the acquisition of Nippon Sheet Glass Group (NSG) at an enterprise valuation of approximately $3.7 billion (around ¥590 billion). The transaction has received unconditional clearance from th...
NVIDIA and SK Hynix Enter Multi-Year Technology Partnership
Recently, NVIDIA officially announced the signing of a multi-year technology cooperation agreement with SK Hynix, under which both parties will jointly advance the development of next-generation memory technologies for global AI data centers. This collaboration not only aims to ensure a stable suppl...
A Comprehensive Analysis of TDK InvenSense and Popular IMU Series
In the era of explosive growth in IoT and smart devices, motion sensors serve as core components for perceiving the physical world, with their performance directly determining a device's interactive experience and reliability. TDK InvenSense, a global leader in MEMS motion sensors, offers a prod...
Infineon May Sell Tijuana Factory
On June 2, 2026, Infineon Technologies AG, a global leader in power semiconductors, officially announced that it would gradually transfer the back-end manufacturing operations of its Tijuana, Mexico facility to other production sites. Concurrently, the company disclosed that it is evaluating future ...
Strategic Reassessment: SK Siltron Sale Plan Hits a Snag
The planned sale of SK Group's wafer subsidiary, SK Siltron, which was once thought to be imminent, has encountered a major unexpected turn recently. Since selecting the Doosan Group as the preferred negotiating partner late last year, this highly anticipated deal has not been finalized as expec...
South Korea Streamlines EUV Lithography Machine Import Approval Process
The South Korean government recently announced a significant simplification of the import approval process for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. The approval time will be reduced from the current 34 days to 9 days, saving up to 25 days per single device. This move aims to help domestic...
