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Tuesday 29 October 2024
Biden finalizes curbs on US investment in Chinese chip, AI tech
The Biden administration finalized restrictions on investments by US individuals and companies into advanced technology in China, including semiconductors, quantum computing, and...
Monday 28 October 2024
CATL and BYD makes major EV investments in Indonesia
China-based Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and BYD are making significant investments in Indonesia as the country seeks to establish itself in the electric vehicle (EV) ind...
Monday 28 October 2024
US Election final countdown: Trump blasts Taiwan and the CHIPS Act, proposes more tariffs
As the final countdown of the US election begins, Donald Trump has once again reiterated his criticism against Taiwan, suggesting it stole America's chip business and must be willing...
Monday 28 October 2024
TSMC Arizona chip yields surpass Taiwan's, a win for US push
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has achieved early production yields at its first plant in Arizona that surpass similar factories back home, a significant breakthrough for...
Monday 28 October 2024
White House tasks US intel agencies with hunting down AI theft
The US intelligence community must keep tabs on foreign spies who seek to obtain and use "the fruits of AI innovation in the United States to serve their national security goals,"...
Friday 25 October 2024
Intel reportedly invites Samsung to form foundry alliance, aiming to catch up to TSMC
Recent reports from South Korea suggest that Intel has privately initiated discussions with Samsung Electronics to explore the possibility of forming a "foundry alliance." Both companies...
Thursday 24 October 2024
SenseTime's AI data center heavily utilizes Chinese chips including Huawei, Biren
Chinese AI company SenseTime has announced that its Shanghai-based AI data center will extensively use domestically manufactured chips, including products from Huawei and Biren Technology...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Japan restarts minimal fabs to train semiconductor talent
Talent development is a key challenge for Japan as it seeks to revitalize its semiconductor industry. In response, the Japanese government has chosen to resurrect the half-inch wafer...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Taiwan re-evaluates nuclear policy amid AI-driven power surge
Taiwan is aligning with a growing global trend, as nations and tech giants increasingly turn to nuclear power to meet the surging electrical demand driven by AI. Premier Cho Jung-Tai...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Japan steps up collaborative efforts to tackle chip talent crunch in key regions of Kyushu and Hokkaido
The demand for semiconductor talent in Japan is increasing, especially in Kyushu, where TSMC is establishing wafer fabs, and in Hokkaido, where Rapidus plans to mass-produce 2nm chips...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Returning Taiwanese manufacturers face relocation pressure again amid domestic resource constraints
Taiwanese manufacturers returning from China to invest domestically amid the US-China tech and trade rivalry are encountering mounting pressure to relocate overseas. Industry observers...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
PSMC chairman turns caution towards India to optimism amid Tata partnership
After a partnership between Taiwan-based Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and Japan-based SBI Holdings to establish a wafer fab fell through, PSMC is now pursuing...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Will Tesla driverless taxi shake up autonomous driving?
Tesla has demonstrated its high-level autonomous unmanned vehicles, the Cybercab robotaxi and the Robovan passenger/cargo van, at an event. It also unveiled the Optimus robot at the...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
US CHIPS Act boosts ICT technology to new heights
Following the passage of significant legislation such as the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, the United States has intensified its...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Nvidia reportedly to co-develop custom chip tailored for India with Indian partners
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to visit India later this week, where the GPU and AI chip design company reportedly plans to co-develop a chip, capitalizing on the country's abundant...