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Tuesday 5 December 2023
Global semiconductor sales increase in October, says SIA
October witnessed a sequential 3.9% increase in worldwide semiconductor sales, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reports, marking the eighth consecutive month of sequential...
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Vietnam's semiconductor industry: 10–15 years until maturity; key opportunities for the country
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially announced the country's industrial development will primarily be focused on the semiconductor industry. He hopes to cultivate...
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Intel and Siemens team up for advanced semiconductor manufacturing
Intel and Siemens have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on driving the digitalization and sustainability of microelectronics manufacturing. The companies...
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Taiwan semiconductor firms should heed new US export restrictions, says economics minister
Taiwan's economics minister Wang Mei-hua has advised the firms in the local semiconductor industry to heed new export curbs and regulations imposed by the US.
Monday 4 December 2023
Global semiconductor equipment billings decrease in 3Q23, says SEMI
Global semiconductor equipment billings fell 11% year on year to US$25.6 billion in the third quarter of 2023, while quarterly billings slipped 1%, according to SEMI.
Monday 4 December 2023
Samsung unveils next-gen process lab, eyeing AI chips supremacy in 10 years
Samsung Electronics recently inaugurated the "Next-Generation Process Development Lab" to spearhead the development of "killer-grade" technologies for the semiconductor industry over...
Monday 4 December 2023
COP28 urgent calls for action as semiconductor industry faces scrutiny for high energy consumption
The challenges of geopolitical turmoil made it more difficult to concentrate on climate change issues as the UN COP28 climate talks convened in Dubai. Considering that nearly all...
Thursday 30 November 2023
Global semiconductor market to rebound with 13% growth in 2024, says WSTS
The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) has published its most recent semiconductor market forecast. Semiconductor sales were somewhat higher than expected in the second and...
Thursday 30 November 2023
US sanctions fuel pellicle shortage amid semiconductor industry slowdown
In the face of an overall slowdown in the semiconductor industry, the demand for pellicles, crucial for the exposure process, is outstripping supply. This surge is attributed to the...
Thursday 30 November 2023
Chipmakers target China through subsidiaries, JV, and localization
Despite the US' harsher export restrictions on China, chipmakers continue to pursue the Chinese market through localization, joint venture (JV), and subsidiary tactics.
Thursday 30 November 2023
PFAS chemicals supply stays tight
According to Nova Technology (Novatech), which specializes in chemical and gas equipment used in the semiconductor and display sectors, the availability of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...
Wednesday 29 November 2023
Quantum collaboration between South Korea and the UK gains momentum
With the recent signing of the new Downing Street Accord by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, both countries are poised for a new era of...
Tuesday 28 November 2023
Samsung unveils ambitious 'GDP' semiconductor strategy targeting AI market growth
Samsung Electronics executives have recently disclosed their 2024 semiconductor strategy, named "GDP" (Gate-All-Around, DRAM, and Packaging), at an investors forum, aiming to tap...
Tuesday 28 November 2023
Pace of recovery to vary for different semiconductor sectors and firms
The semiconductor industry is expected to rebound in 2024, but the pace of recovery will vary from sector to sector and company to company, according to industry sources.
Monday 27 November 2023
Infineon sees automotive MCU, power semiconductor long-term contracts grow
Infineon said it has secured more long-term contracts for automotive semiconductors, including MCUs and power semiconductors. The company accounts for the largest share of the automotive...