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Friday 24 January 2025
India roundup: local EMS and semiconductor stars emerging
With India dedicating substantial incentives to bolster its local electronics supply chain, the country is witnessing the rise of new domestic companies within the semiconductor and...
Thursday 23 January 2025
HPC chip demand set to soar for the next 4 years as US drives AI growth
The US intends to sustain its dominance in artificial intelligence (AI), and the market for HPC chips is expected to increase significantly for another four years, according to sources...
Thursday 23 January 2025
SK Hynix reportedly to begin 1c DRAM production first, disrupting Samsung's HBM strategy
As Samsung Electronics (Samsung) attempts to reshape the global memory market through its sixth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM4), industry watchers are closely monitoring two...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Switch 2 launching in 1H25: IC supply chain gears up despite off-season
Nintendo's recent official announcement of the Switch 2 console launch in the first half of 2025 has generated significant excitement among gamers. Consumer feedback indicates strong...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
EU to raise Biden's AI chip curbs with Trump administration
The European Union will raise concerns with the US over a decision to restrict the export of artificial intelligence chips from the likes of Nvidia to some of its
member states,...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
'When chips are down, India chips in': PSMC-Tata fab milestone signals strengthening supply chain ties with Taiwan
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) Chairman Frank Huang made a rare public appearance at the India Republic Day reception hosted by Manharsinh Yadav, Director...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
China countermeasures target US mature process chips, TI underfire
In response to US sanctions and subsidies benefiting American chipmakers, China has announced countermeasures targeting the industry. Among the few American companies dominating this...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
AI GPU drives ASIC opportunities amid Broadcom, Marvell rivalry
The explosive growth of ChatGPT has triggered unprecedented demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing power, leading to industry-wide supply constraints. While Nvidia maintains...
Monday 20 January 2025
GlobalFoundries to invest US$575 million in advanced packaging center in the US
GlobalFoundries has unveiled plans to invest US$575 million in a cutting-edge advanced packaging and photonics center at its Malta, New York, facility. This ambitious project is designed...
Monday 20 January 2025
Nextin expands the 3D NAND testing equipment market
Recently, South Korean testing equipment provider Nextin is reportedly in discussions to supply testing equipment to Japanese NAND Flash manufacturer Kioxia. If the negotiations work...
Monday 20 January 2025
Arm's rumored chip plans and price hikes siren mobile SoC makers concerns
International media reports about Arm's internal discussions regarding significant licensing fee increases for its Armv9 architecture and potential chip development plans have sparked...
Friday 17 January 2025
TSMC unscathed by disappointing auto market
The automotive industry was once considered to be a key driver for Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain, prompting its makers to get in line with the global trend of regionalized production...
Friday 17 January 2025
Tighter US regulations on 16/14nm impact Chinese AI firms amid uncertainties in networking and automotive sectors
The US has introduced stricter export controls on chips with 30 billion transistors at 16/14nm nodes to limit Chinese access to advanced processors. Industry sources indicate that...
Friday 17 January 2025
From rivals to clients: Samsung places orders with TSMC
TSMC Chairman CC Wei has confirmed long-standing industry speculation about the company’s evolving relationship with Samsung Electronics.
Friday 17 January 2025
Japan chip tool makers turn cautious on China uncertainty
Japanese chip gear makers trimmed their revenue forecast for fiscal 2025, citing fears of a slowdown in spending in China as well as by makers of automotive and power chips.