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PulseAugur coverage of Smic — every cluster mentioning Smic across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
8 day(s) with sentiment data
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China's CXMT aims for 30% DRAM market share by 2030 with new fab
China's Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is planning to significantly expand its dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) production capacity by building a sixth mega-fab. This expansion, supported by government funding, …
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China advances domestic DUV lithography tool production, faces component import challenges
China is reportedly making progress in developing its own lithography machines, with plans to produce around five immersion DUV (deep ultraviolet) systems this year and 20 by 2027. These machines, developed by Shanghai …
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India to sell insurer stake; AI firm DeepSeek tops call volume; HK stocks see mixed flows
India plans to sell up to 6.5% of its largest life insurer, Life Insurance Corporation of India, at a 10% discount to its current market price. This move aims to raise up to $3.3 billion to meet regulatory requirements.…
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China names Shanghai Aishengna as maker of first domestic DUV chip scanner
Shanghai Aishengna has been identified as the manufacturer of China's first domestic immersion DUV lithography scanner. This development is significant as it represents a step towards domestic production of advanced chi…
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China begins mass production of homegrown immersion DUV lithography machines · 2 sources tracked
China has reportedly begun mass production of its own immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a significant advancement in its domestic chipmaking capabilities. A Shanghai-based, state-backed company is e…
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China's CXMT surges 472% in largest-ever Star Market IPO
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a leading Chinese dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chip manufacturer, saw its shares surge 472% on its Shanghai debut, reaching a market capitalization of US$489 billion. This IPO…
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China eyes AI export controls, chip manufacturing restrictions
China is reportedly considering new export controls on AI technologies, including advanced models, training data, and overseas acquisitions. The government is also exploring restrictions that would prevent domestic AI f…
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SMIC's 7nm node advances without EUV, but lags in performance
SMIC's third-generation 7nm-class fabrication technology (N+3) has achieved a smaller metal pitch than Intel's 18A and a higher transistor density than TSMC's N6, notably without using EUV lithography. This represents a…
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Singapore Exchange launches US stock depositary receipts, including Grab and SpaceX
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is launching depositary receipts for US-listed companies Grab, Sea, and SpaceX, marking its first foray into US market SDRs. This initiative allows investors to trade these assets in Singapo…
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Chinese SMIC 7nm node outpaces Intel 18A without EUV, analysis finds
SemiAnalysis has performed a detailed examination of Huawei's Kirin 9030 chip, revealing its metal pitch measures 32.5 nanometers. This dimension is tighter than that of Intel's 18A node, which utilizes EUV technology. …
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Kaimite Gas denies 400M yuan electronic gas order report
Kaimite Gas has denied reports that its electronic specialty gas orders for the entire year exceed 400 million yuan. The company stated that this information is not accurate when responding to an investor's inquiry on a…
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SemiAnalysis launches STEEL lab for deep semiconductor analysis · 2 sources tracked
SemiAnalysis has launched a new teardown and evaluation lab called STEEL (SemiAnalysis Teardown Engineering & Evaluation Lab). This initiative aims to provide in-depth analysis of semiconductor materials, processes, and…
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China's AI advancements spark global chip investor worries, impacting markets
Concerns surrounding China's advancements in AI, particularly Moonshot AI, are causing ripples in the global semiconductor industry. Investors are worried about the implications for companies like NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel…
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Hong Kong tech stocks rally, led by Alibaba and Zhipu AI
Hong Kong's stock market experienced a significant rebound, primarily driven by gains in technology stocks. The Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index saw substantial increases, with institutional buyers returning to …
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China's LineShine CPU-only supercomputer tops TOP500 list, ending US reign
China's new LineShine supercomputer has claimed the top spot on the TOP500 list, achieving 2.198 exaflops using only CPUs and no GPUs. This marks a significant return for China to the number one position, which it last …
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China ships H100/H200-class AI chips, challenging NVIDIA's market share
At least seven Chinese companies are now producing AI chips comparable to NVIDIA's H100 and H200, with many of these firms having recently gone public. These companies are categorized into "dragons" (large tech firms li…
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TSMC cuts 28nm production by 25% at Fab 15A, impacting semiconductor stocks
TSMC's Fab 15A, a key facility for its 28nm process, has reduced its monthly wafer input by over 25%, dropping from 200,000 to 150,000 wafers since the beginning of the year. This reduction is part of TSMC's strategy to…
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Hong Kong Semiconductor Stocks Surge, GigaDevice Hits Record High
Hong Kong-listed semiconductor stocks experienced a significant surge, with GigaDevice breaking the 1000 Hong Kong dollar mark and setting a new historical high. Other companies like Smic, Innosilicon, and Amlogic also …
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China's Chip Makers Expand into Semiconductor Equipment Production
Chinese chip manufacturers are increasingly moving into the production of semiconductor equipment. Companies like SAI Microelectronics, Jiaxin Semiconductor, and Biwin Storage are part of this trend, indicating a strate…
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ASML denies China shipment of EUV chip tools amid US concerns · 6 sources tracked
ASML Holding has vehemently denied reports that its advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines have been shipped to China, a move that would violate international export restrictions. The US government, thr…