International Tech News:

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

2. The latest statistics released by the Japan Semiconductor Equipment Association show that Japan's semiconductor equipment sales surged by 44.7% in December 2024, marking the largest increase in 34 months.

3. Rapidus plans to install 10 EUV lithography machines in its Japanese factory to produce 2nm chips.

4. Facing a downturn in the chip business, STMicroelectronics plans to lay off 3,000 employees.

5. NXP has released a RISC-V chip.

6. The U.S. State Department will restrict the use of the AI model from Chinese startup DeepSeek due to data security concerns.

Domestic Tech News:

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

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

3. Slkor (www.slkormicro.com) and Kinghelm will begin operations on the 7th day of the Chinese New Year and welcome customers for consultation and communication!

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 millimeter-wave radar field.

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

6. A spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce expressed 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.

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