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Thursday 6 August 2026
GlobalFoundries 2Q analysis 2/2: US subsidies, Taiwan rhetoric and GF's silicon photonics test
GlobalFoundries (GF) often presents itself as an essential pillar of US semiconductor sovereignty. That claim is partly true, but requires qualification.
Thursday 6 August 2026
GlobalFoundries 2Q analysis 1/2: AI optics power earnings beat and margin gains
GlobalFoundries reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, supported by rapid growth in AI-related optical networking and a richer mix of higher-margin technologies.
Thursday 30 July 2026
GlobalFoundries lands US$300M CHIPS backing for AI silicon photonics

GlobalFoundries has signed a letter of intent with the US Department of Commerce for a potential US$300 million award to accelerate...

Friday 26 June 2026
GlobalFoundries expands Singapore role as it targets physical AI hardware wave
GlobalFoundries (GF) is positioning its Singapore operations as a core hub for the emerging era of physical AI, as the chipmaker expands investment in manufacturing capacity and next-generation...
Wednesday 3 June 2026
MIPS CEO makes the case for RISC-V in physical AI at Computex forum
Sameer Wasson, CEO of MIPS by GlobalFoundries, spoke at the MIPS Forum at Computex 2026 on June 3 in Taipei, held at the Taipei Courtyard by Marriott Nangang — one day after...
Wednesday 3 June 2026
GlobalFoundries completes acquisition of Synopsys' ARC processor IP business to build physical AI platform
GlobalFoundries (GF) has completed its acquisition of Synopsys' ARC Processor IP Solutions business, the company announced on June 2. The acquisition adds to GF's existing MIPS subsidiary,...
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Analysis: Advanced packaging shifts from TSMC dominance to industry collaboration
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has repeatedly backed TSMC's price hikes, saying its advanced process and supply-chain services are difficult and highly valuable. As AI chip demand surges,...
Friday 22 May 2026
Broadcom, Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries, Meta, and Synopsys back US$125M UCLA Semiconductor Hub
Broadcom, Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries, Meta, and Synopsys are partnering with UCLA Samueli to create a US$125 million Semiconductor Hub to accelerate research and workforce...
Thursday 21 May 2026
Texas Instruments sues former exec over trade secret theft at GlobalFoundries
Bloomberg reports that Texas Instruments (TI) has sued former vice president Kannan Soundarapandian, alleging he joined GlobalFoundries without fully disclosing his new employer...
Wednesday 20 May 2026
GlobalFoundries invests in Playground Global Fund IV to advance semiconductor technology innovation
GlobalFoundries announced on May 19 that it is making a limited partner investment in Playground Global's Fund IV through GlobalFoundries Accelerate, the company's venture capital...
Wednesday 6 May 2026
GlobalFoundries pivots toward high-growth chips as mobile slowdown reshapes revenue mix
GlobalFoundries is reporting a stark divergence in its primary end-markets, as the company pivots its manufacturing focus toward high-growth sectors like automotive and data centers...
Wednesday 6 May 2026
GlobalFoundries turns three-continent footprint into geopolitical hedge
In a recent assessment of the semiconductor landscape, GlobalFoundries emphasized the critical need for supply chain resilience amid a "fragmented geopolitical environment." The company...
Wednesday 6 May 2026
GlobalFoundries sees optical and SiGe momentum drive strategic leap into high-value chip markets
GlobalFoundries used its first-quarter 2026 earnings call to spotlight advances in silicon photonics (SiPh), co-packaged optics (CPO), and silicon-germanium (SiGe) development while...
Wednesday 6 May 2026
GlobalFoundries signals stronger second half despite mixed end-market demand
GlobalFoundries reported first-quarter results broadly in line with expectations, with management highlighting solid execution and profitability at the upper end of guidance ranges,...
Friday 27 March 2026
GlobalFoundries sues Tower Semiconductor over chip manufacturing patents

GlobalFoundries has filed multiple lawsuits against rival Tower Semiconductor, alleging infringement of 11 patents related to chip manufacturing...