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Monday 9 December 2024
India reports surging chip imports with rising reliance on China
India's semiconductor imports have continued to rise as the nation works to establish its electronics manufacturing supply chain. This increase in chip imports is accompanied by a...
Monday 9 December 2024
Japanese IC distributors strengthen ties to navigate US-China tensions
Japanese semiconductor distributors are strengthening their foothold in China through strategic partnerships and acquisitions to navigate the complexities of US-China trade tensions,...
Monday 9 December 2024
EU tightens subsidy rules for green hydrogen, effectively excluding Chinese products
The European Union is tightening its subsidy rules for green hydrogen production, effectively barring products with substantial Chinese involvement. The move reflects lessons learned...
Monday 9 December 2024
Will Trump's protectionism succeed despite harming others without benefiting?
Donald Trump once proposed a 60% tariff on products imported from China but later reduced it to 10% to avoid an overly aggressive trade conflict. However, his announcement of a 25%...
Monday 9 December 2024
The Chinese government backs JCET's expansion into AI chip packaging
The Chinese semiconductor industry is making strides in building an advanced local supply chain for packaging and testing, despite the US government's export controls targeting advanced...
Monday 9 December 2024
Intel's IDM path nearing its end, is Samsung next?
Intel finds itself in a precarious situation as the global supply chain, particularly among Taiwanese manufacturers, continues to struggle without viable solutions. Similarly, Samsung...
Monday 9 December 2024
Fujifilm expands CMP polishing agent production to meet AI chip demand
Fujifilm is expanding its chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing agent production in Japan to meet the rising demand for AI chips in Asia. This expansion will increase...
Monday 9 December 2024
Chinese companies claim core components are self-sufficient; impact from US sanctions limited
The Biden administration has unveiled the largest and most extensive list of chip sanctions against China to date, primarily targeting Chinese semiconductor equipment and materials...
Monday 9 December 2024
European IDMs continue Chinese expansion despite geopolitical risks
NXP Semiconductors leads European expansion into China's semiconductor market, with executive vice president Andy Micallef outlining the company's plans to develop a supply chain...
Monday 9 December 2024
Samsung and SK Hynix secure China operations under new US controls while CXMT exclusion raises eyebrows
With the US implementing new semiconductor export controls, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix have gained temporary relief as they advance their process upgrades at factories...
Monday 9 December 2024
Japanese logistics companies prepare specialized transport solutions for Rapidus semiconductor plant
Rapidus is underway with the construction of a wafer fab in Chitose City, Hokkaido. The company aims to commence trial production of 2nm chips by April 2025 and anticipates scaling...
Monday 9 December 2024
India roundup: Indian manufacturing draws chip distributors with looming Trump 2.0
IC distributors are eyeing growing opportunities in India, as foreign and local firms, including Indium, expand their semiconductor investments.
Friday 6 December 2024
NXP may allocate significant portion of US$1 billion to India's Karnataka state
NXP Semiconductors is taking steps to strengthen its foothold in India with a substantial investment commitment that underscores the country's burgeoning status as a technological...
Friday 6 December 2024
Semiconductor seismic shifts: leadership upheavals, AI gains, and global challenges
The semiconductor industry's recovery continues to show stark contrasts. While artificial intelligence (AI) technologies fuel growth for select manufacturers, others struggle with...