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Friday 16 August 2024
Intel's CHIPS Act implementation hamstrung by performance, packaging dependencies, workforce shortages
The US$39 billion funding allocation under the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act) is nearing completion.
Tuesday 13 August 2024
Intel faces mounting challenges under Gelsinger
Since taking the helm in February 2021, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has grappled with mounting losses at the company's foundry division. A critical challenge is establishing Intel Foundry...
Friday 9 August 2024
Taiwan's ambitious AI vision hinges on stable power supply and strategic growth
Taiwan is doubling down on its aspiration to become an "AI Smart Island," with the government outlining a strategic focus on ensuring a stable power supply, expanding supercomputing...
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Vietnam's Hanoi aims for semiconductor hub status bolstered by new law and major investments
In June 2024, Vietnam enacted the Capital Law, prioritizing semiconductor investment in Hanoi and offering various incentives from the city government.
Monday 5 August 2024
What went wrong with Intel? Its backyard is on fire
Intel's recent announcement to cut 15% of its workforce (approximately 15,000 employees) and reduce capital expenditures to save US$10 billion may undermine its goal of reclaiming...
Monday 29 July 2024
Diversifying the supply chain: Taiwan taps multicultural ASEAN talent to tackle workforce shortage
As Taiwan's manufacturing industry diversifies its supply chain in accordance with the China+1 strategy and the government's Southbound policy, it has been relocating factories to...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
ASML looks to expand staff in Japan thanks to rising local EUV demand
As Japan prepares to import its first-ever EUV lithography systems, ASML, the sole technology provider, plans to boost its local workforce significantly.
Monday 15 July 2024
Building the new generation of AI computing: SoftBank officially acquire Graphcore, eyes UK workforce expansion
At a press conference on July 11, UK-based AI accelerator designer Graphcore confirmed its acquisition by Japan's SoftBank Group.
Wednesday 3 July 2024
US to fight labor shortage with new Chips Act worker program
The Biden administration is kicking off a program to cultivate the US computer-chip workforce, aiming to stave off a labor shortage that threatens to undermine domestic semiconductor...
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Sony to scale down BD production business in Sendai
Sony's optical disc business is facing challenges due to declining demand as data storage methods shift towards cloud-based solutions and plans to cut its workforce by 40%.
Friday 28 June 2024
Foxconn Indian operations highlight cultural differences and third-party recruitment challenges
Due to the diversification of global supply chains and strong demands from customers, Foxconn's increasing investments in India have garnered significant attention.
Thursday 27 June 2024
Foxconn statement denies discrimination against married women in India
In response to a Reuters report indicating that Foxconn has concerns regarding discrimination against married women, Foxconn issued a statement denying the allegations.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Japanese, South Korean, and Taiwanese semiconductor supply chain firms will get SelectTalentUSA help
Finally, foreign semiconductor companies investing to produce chips in the United States are getting the help they need to recruit local talent for their supply chain.
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
Quanta profits double despite halving workforce
Quanta Computer is generating record-high profits amid a sharp decline in staff count. From the high of 112,000 employees by the end of 2018, Quanta's workforce has decreased by 49.1%...