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Wednesday 26 June 2024
Challenges to Singapore's semiconductor surge: high costs, limited space and regional rivalries
Singapore is attracting major semiconductor investments, thanks to its strong labor force, advanced research capabilities, and solid manufacturing infrastructure.
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Taiwan wafer foundry industry, 2Q24

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Thursday 13 June 2024
China-based National Silicon Industry to double wafer production capacity to foster self-reliant chip ecosystem
National Silicon Industry, the top wafer provider in China by market share, announced a plan to double its wafer production as the country has been growing its self-reliant semiconductor...
Friday 7 June 2024
Indian election results may slow electronics manufacturing investments
India has concluded its general election, resulting in the ruling BJP losing its parliamentary majority despite retaining power. As a result, the electronics components may experience...
Wednesday 5 June 2024
Intel sells 49% stake in Irish wafer fab to share costs amid global manufacturing expansion
According to Intel's press release, the chip giant and Apollo signed a definitive agreement under which Apollo-managed funds and affiliates will lead an investment of US$11 billion...
Wednesday 5 June 2024
Tower Semiconductor awaits approval for wafer fab proposal following Indian general elections
After India approved three chipmaking proposals earlier this year, Tower Semiconductor's wafer fab proposal is in the spotlight as India's general elections conclude.
Tuesday 28 May 2024
TSMC's 7nm bridges academia and industry in Taiwan
Taiwan's significant wafer foundries, such as TSMC and UMC, and compound semiconductor firms such as Win...
Monday 20 May 2024
TSMC mass produces Tesla's Dojo AI training tiles, eying 40x power boost by 2027
TSMC has started producing Tesla's next-generation Dojo AI training tiles with its InFO_SoW (Integrated Fan-Out System-on-Wafer) technology, aiming for a 40x increase in computing...
Monday 20 May 2024
Global 1Q24 wafer fab production capacity up slightly
The installed capacity of wafer fabrication will exceed 40 million wafers per quarter (in 300mm wafer equivalent), increasing by 1.2% in the first quarter of 2024 and an anticipated...
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Mechatronic Systemtechnik unveils state-of-the-art technology center in Fürnitz
Mechatronic Systemtechnik GmbH (Mechatronic), a leading global supplier of automation equipment for critical wafer handling, proudly announces the opening of its new cutting-edge...
Thursday 2 May 2024
Worst is over for MCUs, says Holtek president
With the destocking of Microcontroller Unit (MCU) inventories ending, Holtek Semiconductor believes the worst is over for MCUs and has seen its on-hand orders for the second quarter...
Thursday 2 May 2024
Specialty IC foundry VIS gains shifted orders from China
Taiwan-based Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) has reported first-quarter 2024 results that were somewhat better than expected. While facing market pricing competition from...
Monday 29 April 2024
Excess inventory becomes a risk with no brake on semiconductor investment
After the successive introduction of chip acts in the United States, the European Union, and Japan, a global trend of building chip fabs has emerged.
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Rohm and STMicroelectronics extend SiC wafer supply contract
Rohm and STMicroelectronics have extended their previously signed supply contract for Silicon Carbide (SiC) wafers for several more years.
Friday 19 April 2024
Chip wars: can US sanctions shift the semiconductor landscape?
Chinese semiconductor foundry firms are persistently adopting aggressive pricing strategies, putting relentless pressure on the market share of South Korean 8-inch wafer manufacturers...