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Monday 30 December 2024
Upcoming TSMC investor meeting to discuss company prospects, new US tariff policies
The quarterly investors conference of TSMC is scheduled for January 16, 2025. Along with the future economic outlook, the upcoming inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump...
Monday 30 December 2024
South Korea fast-tracks Yongin semiconductor complex development, aiming to be world's largest chip hub
South Korea has expedited the approval of the Yongin Semiconductor National Industrial Complex. The strategic project aims to bolster the nation's semiconductor industry amid global...
Monday 30 December 2024
India roundup: SEMI plans Indian Semiconductor Academy to power country's chip dreams
India's semiconductor ambitions are gaining momentum with initiatives like SEMI's planned Semiconductor Academy and Mindgrove Technologies' US$8M RISC-V funding. Marvell and Synaptics...
Friday 27 December 2024
TSMC begins mass production at Kumamoto fab amid uncertainty over 3rd fab expansion
TSMC's first wafer fab in Kumamoto, Japan, operated by its subsidiary Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), has officially begun mass production, marking a significant...
Friday 27 December 2024
Traditional Chinese firms foray into semiconductors
China has seen some eyebrow-raising investments in its semiconductor industry by traditional firms amid tightening US trade sanctions.
Friday 27 December 2024
GaNrich launches mass production of sapphire-based GaN components, introduces pin-to-pin solution
GaNrich Semiconductor, a compound semiconductor manufacturer, has begun mass production of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices on sapphire substrates. The company has also launched...
Friday 27 December 2024
China SiC capacity expansions continue despite mounting supply-chain losses
A prominent Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturer has filed for bankruptcy amid intense market competition, yet numerous competitors continue expanding production capacity despite...
Friday 27 December 2024
Huawei still relies on non-Chinese memory makers for high-end smartphones
Despite the fact that Huawei employs mobile processors manufactured by China's SMIC, the company continues to rely on non-Chinese memory manufacturers for its premium smartphones,...
Friday 27 December 2024
Tata Group to create 500,000 manufacturing jobs in EMS and semiconductor foray
In the year-end message to Tata Group employees, chairman N Chandrasekaran emphasized the transformative impact of manufacturing on India's economy, buoyed by global supply chain...
Friday 27 December 2024
China leads SiC patent surge, but global impact remains limited
The electric vehicle boom has accelerated Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology development, with Chinese firms emerging as significant contributors. A report from French research firm...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Ripples of the 301 probe: China's mature chip makers face expanded restriction abroad, saturation at home
The US government's new Section 301 investigation into China's mature semiconductor manufacturing processes signals potential expansion of trade restrictions, according to industry...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Taiwan foundries well-positioned to counter Chinese pricing pressure in mature nodes
Taiwan-based pure-play foundries have implemented various strategies to counter China's competitive pricing in mature process nodes, according to industry sources.
Thursday 26 December 2024
Intel to spotlight next-gen AI PC innovation at CES 2025
Intel Corporation will deliver insights into next-generation AI PC technology through a keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2025.
Thursday 26 December 2024
Japan injects US$638 million into Rapidus chip mass production
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has allocated JPY100 billion (US$638 million) in its fiscal 2025 budget proposal (April 2025 to March 2026) to support domestic...