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Friday 29 November 2024
Japan doubles down on semiconductor subsidies, Rapidus poised for more support
The Japanese government is preparing a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 – March 2025) to allocate additional support for the semiconductor and AI sectors, with...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Taiwan EMS firms urged to build factories in US
US President-elect Donald Trump advocated for higher tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China before assuming office. Establishing factories in the US has become essential, as numerous...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Wah Hong seeks to take lead in coating technologies with vehicles serving as main driver
Advanced material provider Wah Hong is developing packaging and materials for Micro LED and Mini LED technologies with prices ranging from US$200 to US$300 per square meter. Company...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Apple reportedly scouting Indian manufacturer partners to reduce reliance on China
Apple is actively pursuing partnerships with Indian manufacturers to establish a local supply chain beyond iPhone production, potentially including components for wearables and other...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Taiwan's aerospace ambitions take flight amid global security concerns
Taiwan is making a determined push into aerospace as part of its "Five Trusted Industry Sectors" initiative, with the sector reaching NT$133.6 billion (US$4.2 billion) in output,...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
US sanctions threaten to snuff out China's nascent HBM development
While the US has not yet imposed sanctions on China's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips and manufacturing equipment, industry sources expect such restrictions are inevitable. This...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Trump's threat of tariffs on Mexico may disrupt AI server supply chain
Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in January 2025, and he has already declared on social media that on his first day in office, he will sign an executive order imposing...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Samsung, SK Hynix trim DRAM output while Chinese rivals expand
SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are focusing on upgrading equipment, transitioning processes, and expanding high-bandwidth memory (HBM) packaging capacity instead of investing in...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Intel secures US$7.865 billion in CHIPS Act subsidies, lower than initial memorandum amount
Revised Award Provides Up to $7.865 Billion in Direct Funding, Down from $8.5 Billion, to Support Intel's $100+ Billion Expansion Plan Across Four U.S. States
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Taiwan's chip industry unfazed by Trump's trade policy, says former TSMC chairman Mark Liu
On November 25, newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada and raising tariffs on...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Shifting gears: US tariffs reshape global automotive supply chain
Heightened US tariff policies are rattling the automotive industry, threatening higher vehicle costs. Industry insiders note that while the US mandates final assembly domestically,...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
US grants US$59 million in chip subsidy to BAE Systems, Rocket Lab
The US Department of Commerce has awarded two significant grants under the CHIPS Incentives Program. The funding will go to BAE Systems and Rocket Lab to advance the country's supply...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
India reportedly to offer US$5 billion incentive to boost electronics manufacturing
India is preparing to roll out a new set of incentives worth up to US$5 billion, aiming to encourage companies to manufacture electronic components domestically. Designed by India's...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Powering breakthroughs in age of artificial intelligence to ensure PCB and substrate manufacturers achieve optimal results with MKS instruments
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the new energy / autonomous vehicle industry presents both challenges and exciting opportunities for the printed circuit board (PCB) and...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Chinese firms react to TSMC chip supplies halt and escalating US tension
TSMC has halted providing advanced AI chips at 7 nanometers and below to Chinese customers, highlighting mounting challenges for China's semiconductor industry. The suspension follows...