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Monday 23 December 2024
Samsung, Texas Instruments Finalize Chips Act Awards Deals
Samsung Electronics Co. and Texas Instruments Inc. completed final agreements to get billions of dollars of government support for new semiconductor plants in
the US, cementing...
Monday 23 December 2024
Weekly news roundup: Chinese chip crackdown intensifies as global semiconductor landscape shifts
Semiconductor Week in Review (Dec 15 - 21) :
Monday 23 December 2024
Samsung reportedly aims to cut VR device costs through glass-based microOLED production
Samsung Display is advancing its microOLED technology by shifting from silicon wafers to glass substrates, a move aimed at improving production efficiency and reducing costs for AR/VR...
Friday 20 December 2024
Merck to set up new advanced materials center in Japan
Merck has announced plans to invest over EUR70 million(US$72.53 million) to construct a new advanced materials development center (AMDC) at its Shizuoka site in Japan. This latest...
Friday 20 December 2024
Kioxia targets GenAI growth with plan to double AI NAND share
Kioxia, which recently listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), has announced plans to double its market share in AI-focused NAND products. President Nobuo Hayasaka highlighted the...
Friday 20 December 2024
AEMC expands chip materials capacity for 2nm
Advanced Echem Materials Company (AEMC), a specialty chemical materials supplier for semiconductors, has secured a position in a major chipmaker's supply chain and is planning capacity...
Friday 20 December 2024
Edge AI deployment to drive industry growth in 2025, says Etron chairman
The edge AI computing sector reached a crucial maturity milestone in 2024, with 2025 expected to witness large-scale edge AI implementation, according to Etron Technology chairman...
Friday 20 December 2024
Kioxia IPO stirs tension in South Korean memory market
The world's third-largest NAND flash manufacturer, Kioxia, has officially gone public in Japan, securing funding for investments in artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor technologies...
Friday 20 December 2024
SK Hynix lands US$458 million CHIPS Act grant
The US Department of Commerce has awarded SK Hynix a grant of up to US$458 million under the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act), supporting the company's efforts to strengthen the...
Friday 20 December 2024
Year-round AM market boom drives growth for Taiwan's automotive supply chain
Rising vehicle age and repair costs in the US, the world's largest automotive aftermarket (AM) service and repair market, have created substantial opportunities for Taiwan's auto...
Friday 20 December 2024
Taiwan semiconductor industry raises concerns over green energy transition
The National Science and Technology Conference, held every four years by the Executive Yuan, is the highest-level meeting shaping Taiwan's technology policy. During the conference...
Friday 20 December 2024
Taiwan maps out AI industry strategy to secure global position
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) convened a meeting on December 16, 2024, where Chunghwa Telecom chairman Lee-Feng Chien presented a comprehensive strategy...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Taiwan's drone industry rises as geopolitical tensions reshape markets
Taiwan's drone industry is surging amid growing demand for national defense autonomy and cybersecurity, but challenges persist. Companies face stiff competition from low-cost Chinese...
Thursday 19 December 2024
China leads battery materials as South Korea's Posco Future M faces exit; Lotte eyes LFP mass production
China's battery materials sector is thriving, backed by government subsidies, low electricity costs, and cheaper labor, enabling aggressive investment. In contrast, South Korean firms,...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Chinese automakers weigh Nissan tie-up amid US market challenges
Chinese automakers, including NIO, XPeng Motors, BYD, and Taiwan's Foxconn, are reportedly exploring partnerships with cash-strapped Nissan, leveraging its global distribution networks...