Key Points On Tuesday, July 11, AFP reported that Taiwanese electronics company Foxconn had announced its withdrawal from a $19.4 billion deal with India’s Vedanta to manufacture semiconductors in India, […]
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TSMC Foresees Minimal Impact from China’s Export Controls on Rare Metals as Global Chip Competition Intensifies
Key Points TSMC, the chip giant from Taiwan, has stated that it does not anticipate any immediate impact on its production as a result of China’s latest export controls on […]
China Tightens Export Controls on Key Metals for Semiconductors, Escalating Technological Trade War
Key Points On Monday, July 3rd, China announced restrictions on the exports of gallium and germanium compounds, essential metals for semiconductor manufacturing. These regulations, justified on grounds of national security, […]
Netherlands Implements Export Restrictions on Semiconductor Equipment Amidst US-China Tech Battle
Key Points The Netherlands has announced new export restrictions on advanced semiconductor equipment, responding to pressure from the United States to limit China’s access to crucial chipmaking tools. Starting from […]
Samsung Unveils Ambitious Roadmap to Boost Chip Manufacturing Business, Aiming to Narrow the Gap with TSMC
Key Points Samsung Electronics has announced its plans to expand its chip manufacturing business, aiming to close the gap with industry leader TSMC. Although Samsung is well-known for its smartphones, […]
Japan’s Government-Backed Fund Offers $6.2 Billion Buyout Deal for Semiconductors Leader JSR Corp., Reinforcing Efforts to Secure Chip Supply Chains
Key Points On Monday, June 26th, AFP reported that Japan’s government-backed fund, Japan Investment Corporation (JIC), has proposed a $6.2 billion buyout of JSR Corp., a crucial player in the […]
Stellantis and Foxconn Join Forces to Revolutionize Automotive Semiconductors with SiliconAuto Joint Venture
Key Points Stellantis N.V. and Hon Hai Technology Group, commonly known as Foxconn, have announced the establishment of a 50/50 joint venture called SiliconAuto. This collaboration aims to design and […]
Intel Expands Investment in German Wafer Fabrication Site, Boosting Europe’s Semiconductor Industry
Key Points Intel has announced on Monday that it has signed in Berlin with the German federal government a revised letter of intent for Intel’s planned wafer fabrication site in […]
Intel to Establish Cutting-Edge Semiconductor Facility in Poland, Strengthening Europe’s Manufacturing Powerhouse
Key Points Intel has announced its selection of an area near Wrocław, Poland, as the location for a state-of-the-art semiconductor assembly and test facility. The company aims to address the […]