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Germany Denies Chip Making Chemical Export Ban To China
There are currently no plans ban export to China of chemicals used to manufacture semiconductors, Germany says
Semiconductor Revenue To Decline In 2023, Gartner Warns
Gartner forecasts global semiconductor revenue to decline 11.2 percent in 2023, amid economic uncertainties and weakening demand
ASML Boss Warns Of Chip Supply Uncertainty
Beijing will develop its own semiconductor equipment says CEO of ASML, and says market access to China is “absolutely essential”
European Union Finalises €43bn Chips Act
Terms for European Chips Act agreed, as bloc seeks to double market share in semiconductor development, manufacturing etc
Tencent ‘Enters Mass Production’ With Video Chip
Tech giant Tencent says self-designed video-transcoding chip enters mass production, amidst US efforts to slow China chip growth
TSMC Investment Plans For Taiwan Unchanged – Report
Amid growing concerns about China's intentions for Taiwan, government minister says TSMC local investments remain unchanged
Japan Joins US, Netherlands, In Chip Export Restrictions To China
Confirmation that Japan is now joining the US and the Netherlands in restricting semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Samsung To Spend $228 Billion On South Korean Chip Plant
South Korean government announces 'world's largest' chip complex near Seoul. Samsung says it will spend $228 billion
Netherlands Joins US In China Chip Export Restrictions
China logs official complaint, after the Netherlands plans new restrictions on exports of semiconductor tech
Intel Now Seeks $10 Billion State Aid For German Factory – Report
Chip giant Intel reportedly increases the funding requirement from German government for planned Magdeburg chip factory
Blacklisted China Chip Giant YMTC Cuts ‘Hundreds’ Of Staff
Chinese memory giant YMTC reportedly cutting up to 10 percent of workforce after being placed on US Entity List in December
Japan, Netherlands ‘Join US China Chip Sanctions’
Japan and the Netherlands reportedly join in US campaign to limit China's access to advanced chipmaking equipment following top-level talks
Dutch Minister Queries Compliance Over US Chinese Export Controls
The Netherlands will not summarily accept new US restrictions on exporting chip-making technology to China, minister warns
Chipmaker TSMC Misses Revenue Estimates As Demand Slows
Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC expected to report lower-than-expected revenues amidst slowing demand for electronics
Kyocera To Double Semiconductor Investment
Japan's Kyocera to roughly double investment in semiconductors amidst global push to diversify supply chain, following years of disruption
United States Adds China’s YMTC, Others To Trade Blacklist
Chinese memory chipmaker YMTC and 21 Chinese 'mjaor' entities in the AI chip sector are added to US entity list
ARM Refuses To Sell Advanced Chip Designs To Alibaba – Report
British chip designer ARM reportedly refuses to sell advanced chip designs to a Chinese company, citing US/UK export restrictions
Italy, Intel Close To $5bn Chip Factory Agreement
Increase In European chip production? Agreement for Intel semiconductor packaging and assembly factory in Italy reportedly nudges closer
US Congress Passes $52 Billion Chips Act
No more chip shortage? President Joe Biden can now sign US Chips Act into law after Congress approved funding for more domestic chip production
Chip Revenues To Decline 2.5 Percent In 2023, Warns Gartner
Global semiconductor revenues are projected to grow 7.4 percent in 2022, but will decline in 2023 as inflationary pressures take their toll
Spain Approves $13.1bn To Attract Chip Sector Investment
Come build a Spanish fab! Government in Spain officially approves plan to spend 12.25 billion euros on the semiconductor industry
German Government Touts $14.7bn State Aid For Chip Factories
Minister in German government says the country wants to attract chip makers with 14 billion euros ($14.71 billion) in support
Spain Plans $12.4bn Chip Sector Investment
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says Spain will spend 11 billion euros to boost the country's semiconductor and microchip industry
Leading Semiconductor Physicist Killed In Ukraine Fighting
Leading semiconductor physicist Vasyl Kladko dies amidst Russian incursion in Kyiv area, as science agency warns institutes under military attack
Intel Confirms ‘Mega Factory’ In Germany
Chip giant Intel says it will initially invest 33 billion euros in EU, including 17bn euros for a 'semiconductor fab mega-site in Germany'
Chip Shortage Fears Raised, After Ukraine Halts Neon Production
Two of the leading suppliers of neon in Ukraine have halted neon production, raising concern about the impact on worldwide chip production
Chip Makers Ease Disruption Concerns After Russian Invasion
Despite Ukraine being a key material supplier needed for chipmaking, manufacturers seek to ease worries of semiconductor disruption
US Warns Russia It May Restrict All Types Of Tech
Russia risks being denied access to everyday technology such as consumer electronics, computers, semiconductors, and even aircraft parts
India’s $10 Billion Plan To Attract Chip Makers
India approves $10 billion incentive plan to attract chip and display makers, as Intel announces $7.1 billion investment in Malaysia