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Monday 26 February 2024
US-based chip firms vying for investment opportunities in India
As the chip ecosystem rapidly evolves in India, US-based semiconductor firms are expanding their investments, with Qualcomm expecting US$1 billion in India in 2024.
Monday 26 February 2024
How will Samsung respond to Intel's entry into 1.4nm race?
Eyeing AI business opportunities, Intel has announced its plans to launch the 1.4nm process by 2027. This reflects the company's ambitious goal of transitioning into an AI semiconductor...
Monday 26 February 2024
TSMC says 2nd fab in Arizona reaches topping out milestone
TSMC Arizona recently reached a "topping out" milestone for its second semiconductor manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona.
Monday 26 February 2024
Morris Chang: JASM will improve chip resiliency and start a semiconductor Renaissance in Japan
Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (JASM), a majority-owned subsidiary of TSMC, held the opening ceremony of its first fab in Kumamoto on February 24, 2024. It has created...
Friday 23 February 2024
German businesses in Taiwan impacted by cross-strait tensions, highlighting importance of energy resilience
The German Trade Office Taipei has released its Business Confidence Survey Report 2023/2024. The survey, conducted between November 15, 2023, and January 12, 2024, had a response...
Friday 23 February 2024
US will not choke China's access to mature process chips
A US Department of Commerce official said Washington will not limit China's access to mature process chips.
Friday 23 February 2024
Leapmotor to pounce on Europe with boost from Stellantis
Stellantis is preparing to bring Leapmotor to Europe.
Friday 23 February 2024
Pegatron chair says China's days as a manufacturing powerhouse are numbered
Pegatron's chairperson, T.H. Tung, shared his blueprint for Taiwan's place in the future technology industry landscape.
Friday 23 February 2024
Japan to subsidize US$5 billion for TSMC's Fab2 in Kumamoto
The day before Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) inauguration of its first fab in Kumamoto, Japan, on February 24, Japanese media outlets reported that the Japanese...
Friday 23 February 2024
Intel is grabbing Samsung's cheese with system-level foundry
Samsung beware: As Intel Foundry (IF) is now collaborating with TSMC to accomplish an advanced packaging mission to meet customer's needs, it is aiming for something bigger.
Friday 23 February 2024
As Nvidia's downgraded AI chips go unwanted in China, who is the biggest beneficiary?
Recently, DIGITIMES has had several reports and comments regarding Nvidia's launch of the 2-gen downgraded AI chip H20 designed exclusively for China, but a lack of interest from...
Friday 23 February 2024
Made-in-India Pixel smartphones scheduled for 2Q24
In 2023, Google announced plans to make Pixel smartphones in India this year, and the latest rumor indicates that production lines will be ready in the first quarter, with mass production...
Friday 23 February 2024
MWC 2024: Chinese tech titans take center stage
Amidst MWC Barcelona 2024, the commanding presence of Chinese tech giants like Huawei, ZTE, Honor, and Xiaomi is truly capturing attention. These industry leaders, poised to showcase...
Friday 23 February 2024
Partnering with UMC vital for foundry success, says Intel exec
Collaboration with UMC is a significant step towards Intel becoming the world's second-largest foundry by 2030, according to Stuart Pann, SVP and GM of Intel Foundry.
Friday 23 February 2024
US reportedly suspends permission for materials shipping to SMIC
Amidst Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation's (SMIC) growing capacity to produce advanced chips despite sanctions from the US, a report indicates that the US government...