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Tuesday 7 January 2025
US govt boosts Micron's automotive and defense DRAM production as major players exit niche market
While the US semiconductor revival extends beyond Intel's prominent efforts, it critically depends on Micron, the country's sole memory chip manufacturer, expanding its domestic production...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Intel's struggles could boost Micron's prospects
Media outlets have linked former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's departure with the Biden administration's policies and tied Intel's ongoing struggles to the US CHIPS Act. In contrast,...
Monday 6 January 2025
CXMT begins DDR5 mass production, reportedly validated by key Chinese server makers
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is leveraging China's aggressive localization policies to advance toward mass production of DDR5 chips. Despite lingering concerns over production...
Friday 3 January 2025
Low consumer demand pulling memory prices down across the board
Memory prices are declining across all segments and are expected to continue their downward trajectory in the first quarter of 2025, according to industry sources.
Friday 3 January 2025
Samsung and SK Hynix shift investment focus towards cost reduction amid NAND market downturn
Due to the downturn in the NAND flash industry, South Korean memory manufacturers Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix are implementing an investment strategy focused on cost...
Friday 3 January 2025
Generic memory slump to persist through 2025 as China's capacity expansion becomes a key factor
South Korea's memory sector faces a slump in the generic memory market due to weakening demand in smartphones and PCs, contrasting with the strong growth of high-bandwidth memory...
Thursday 2 January 2025
South Korea invests US$24.79 million in 48 next-gen chip R&D projects
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) has announced a KRW36.4 billion (US$24.79 million) investment to fund 48 next-generation semiconductor R&D projects...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Samsung kickoff advanced packaging supply chain overhaul with equipment shakeup
Samsung Electronics has launched a comprehensive overhaul of its advanced packaging supply chain, focusing on "reassessing" materials, components, and equipment to boost competitiveness...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Samsung bets on high-value memory to counter CXMT amid DRAM slump
Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions (DS) division is revising its production strategy as falling DRAM prices and weak IT demand weigh on profits. South Korean securities firms have...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Micron to expand semiconductor manufacturing facility in Virginia
The government of Virginia announced that Micron plans to invest up to US$2.17 billion to expand its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Manassas to produce DRAM products for...
Thursday 2 January 2025
SK Hynix System IC implements voluntary layoffs amid market struggles
Reports indicate that SK Hynix's wafer foundry subsidiary, SK Hynix System IC has initiated a voluntary retirement plan for its entire workforce. SK Hynix System IC specializes in...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
2025 semiconductor boom: AI to drive growth while Trump era adds volatility
As 2024 concludes and 2025 begins, AI remains the cornerstone of semiconductor sector growth, fueling increased demand for foundry services. However, Donald Trump's return to the...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Samsung awards DS division with bonuses of up to 16% in 2024
Samsung Electronics has reportedly announced the distribution of Overall Performance Incentives (OPI) across its departments. The Device Solutions (DS) division, finally turning a...
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...