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Monday 14 October 2024
SBI fumes over PSMC withdrawal, but semicon insiders question how they didn’t see it coming
A recent breakdown of a semiconductor joint venture between Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and Japan's SBI Holdings has led to differing statements...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Why would TSMC increase stake investment in a mature-node foundry affiliate?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on October 8 to subscribe to a NT$3.74 billion cash capital increase (approximately US$116 million) for Vanguard International...
Monday 7 October 2024
CG Power bolsters semiconductor design capabilities with US$36M Renesas RF unit acquisition
India-based CG Power and Industrial Solutions has acquired the RF component business of Japan-based Renesas for US$36 million, as both companies, along with Thailand-based Stars Microelectronics,...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Foxconn confirms investments in India, likely its OSAT venture with HCL
Foxconn reportedly plans to invest approximately US$50 million in its Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) joint venture with HCL, as India continues to offer attractive...
Monday 30 September 2024
Possible PMIC contract between DB HiTek and Tesla
South Korea-based 8-inch foundry business, DB HiTek, is on the verge of closing a contract with Tesla to manufacture power semiconductor devices for its electric vehicles (EVs). Should...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Thailand to build first SiC facility, with operation expected by 2027
Thailand is set to make a significant stride in the semiconductor industry with the establishment of its first silicon carbide (SiC) wafer factory, which is expected to begin operation...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
German automotives face bleak challenge with BMW's major recall, VW to close factories
With China's electric vehicles (EVs) gaining a strong foothold and automotive sales in the European Union (EU) slowing down, traditional large Germany-based automotive manufacturers...
Monday 23 September 2024
Fujifilm explores semiconductor joint venture in India amid global production expansion
Fujifilm Electronic Materials, the semiconductor solutions division of the digital camera manufacturer, is set to enter the Indian market. The company is in discussions with multiple...
Friday 20 September 2024
India's Suchi Semicon to begin OSAT operations with legacy packaging
Ever since India embarked on its journey into semiconductor manufacturing, Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) and Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP) plants...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
SAIC Motor is under severe pressure due to weakening profits and EV tariffs
The EU's announcement of a 36.3% electric vehicle (EV) tariff on SAIC Motor has placed significant pressure on the automaker. Its revenue for the first half of 2024 was surpassed...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Hota JV reportedly eyeing Tesla robot supply chain
Taiwan-based Hota Industrial MFG is reportedly trying to enter Tesla's humanoid robot supply chain via Main Drive, its joint venture with the Mirle Group. Both sides are reportedly...
Monday 26 August 2024
Longsys-Kingston joint venture stalls, Shanghai plant sale in limbo
The partnership between memory giants Longsys and Kingston seems to have hit a major snag.
Wednesday 21 August 2024
TSMC breaks ground on EUR10 billion semiconductor fab in Dresden
ESMC has commenced construction on a new semiconductor fabrication facility in Dresden, Germany. The joint venture between TSMC, Robert Bosch, Infineon, and NXP is investing over...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
TSMC maintains steady pace in EU fab expansion as competitors slow projects
Many chipmakers have disclosed delays or suspensions in their new European fab projects; however, TSMC's are proceeding more efficiently than those of their competitors.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
ESMC breaks ground on Dresden fab
European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), a joint venture between TSMC, Robert Bosch, Infineon Technologies and NXP Semiconductors, has held a groundbreaking ceremony to...