The U.S. Commerce Department tightens controls on EDA software sales to China, with EDA companies evaluating the impact.FTC mandates Synopsys and Ansys to divest software assets to Keysight Technologies to resolve antitrust concerns over a $35 billion merger.Semiconductor Industry Association releases a 2025 Factbook, offering insights and metrics on the U.S. chip industry.McKinsey report advises semiconductor leaders on dealing with tariff effects amid shifting policies and cost challenges.China and Europe aim to enhance semiconductor cooperation for economic recovery, focusing on open trade and collaboration.ASE introduces FoCoS bridge technology for AI and HPC applications, reducing power loss by 3X.Imec showcases its RF silicon interposer platform and curvilinear manufacturing solution for advanced logic chips.Earnings reported this week include Marvell Technology, NVIDIA, Synopsys, and others in the semiconductor industry.Global semiconductor market updates include TSMC's Munich Design Centre launch for EU customers and collaborations in Mideast/Asia.Research highlights advancements like Purdue's chip-stacking using TSVs, 2D hybrid creation by Rice University, and AI models' processor needs.