Semiconductors
Japan’s Chip Industry Revival Faces Pressure as Tokyo Backs U.S. Factories
Japan’s efforts to revive its semiconductor industry are facing questions as the country prepares to invest up to $21 billion in two chip...
China’s Exports Jump 36.3% in September as Imports Also Exceed Forecasts
Data released by Chinese customs authorities on Wednesday, October 14, showed that export growth accelerated from 25% in August. The increase also exceeded...
US Lawmaker Seeks Research Funding Curbs on 58 More Chinese Universities
A Republican lawmaker has urged the US Defense Department to expand restrictions on research funding involving Chinese institutions, proposing the addition of 58...
Japan’s Rapidus Faces Critical Test to Turn $15 Billion Chip Bet Into a Business
Japan’s ambitious semiconductor revival is entering a critical stage as Rapidus moves closer to producing advanced 2-nanometre chips while racing to secure the...
AMD Plans Major Increase in Chip Supply for 2027 as AI Demand Surges
Advanced Micro Devices plans to substantially increase chip production in 2027 as demand for artificial intelligence hardware continues to outpace available supply, Chief...
Nvidia and Broadcom Seen as Resilient to AI Power Constraints
Nvidia and Broadcom appear relatively well positioned to withstand a growing power crunch affecting U.S. data centers, although delays to artificial intelligence infrastructure...
Huawei and Qualcomm Sign Multi-Year Patent Deal Covering 5G and AI
China’s Huawei Technologies has reached a multi-year patent licensing agreement with Qualcomm, covering key technologies in 5G, artificial intelligence, computing and networking. The...
Infineon Opens $1.4 Billion Thailand Facility as Semiconductor Investment Grows
German chipmaker Infineon Technologies has opened a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Thailand, as the country intensifies efforts to attract investment and establish...
