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Saturday 18 July 2026
Commentary: Samsung, SK Hynix in Washington's crosshairs over memory fabs
On a recent podcast, DIGITIMES analyst Luke Lin reviewed two major updates in the chip industry: Intel's Ireland fab expansion and rising US scrutiny of Samsung Electronics and SK...
Tuesday 14 July 2026
Intel concentrates its European chipmaking in Ireland with EUR5 billion Leixlip expansion
Intel is doubling down on Ireland as the anchor of its European manufacturing base, committing EUR5 billion (US$5.7 billion) to expand its Leixlip campus barely a year after scrapping...
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Intel-UMC tie-up talk runs into hard realities of process gaps and cash needs

A recent market rumor suggesting UMC may deepen cooperation with Intel, extending work from 12nm processes to the more advanced Intel...

Thursday 2 April 2026
Intel buyback signals shift beyond austerity as chipmaker regains confidence
Intel's US$14.2 billion buyback of its Ireland fab stake signals a shift beyond austerity, reflecting improved finances, renewed confidence in AI-driven CPU demand, and a strategic...
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Jabil to acquire Hanley Energy for US$725M in data center power move
Jabil said on November 4 that it has agreed to acquire Hanley Energy Group. The Ireland- and US-based company provides energy management and critical power systems for data centers...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Decoding Taiwan-US semiconductor trade ties (Part 5): record exports mark milestone in bilateral chip partnership
According to statistics from the Customs Administration of the Republic of China, Taiwan's total semiconductor exports in 2024 amounted to US$165 billion, with exports to China and...
Monday 30 September 2024
Intel's Smart Capital: lifeline or stranglehold on future growth?
Amid speculation surrounding a potential acquisition of Intel by Qualcomm, reports have surfaced indicating Apollo-managed funds, a key partner in Intel's "Smart Capital" initiative,...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Intel Foundry faces hurdles in European expansion and performance struggles
Intel has confirmed that part of its European investment project has been shelved due to economic reasons, highlighting the chipmaker's challenges in its foundry business, which relies...
Thursday 28 September 2023
Intel to kick off high-volume EUV production in Ireland
A ceremony will be conducted on September 29th at Intel's Leixlip fab in Ireland to celebrate the arrival of Intel 4 and the use of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology in high-volume...
Wednesday 21 June 2023
AMD announces US$135 million investment in Ireland
AMD has announced plans to invest up to US$135 million in Ireland over the next four years. The investment is intended to fund a number of strategic R&D initiatives through the...
Wednesday 21 June 2023
Intel new backend plant in Poland may bring orders for IFS
Intel's planned new assembly and testing plant in Poland may help take orders from external customers for Intel Foundry Services (IFS), particularly for advanced packaging and testing...
Monday 19 June 2023
Intel plans assembly and test facility in Poland
Intel has chosen a location near Wrocaw, Poland, for a new semiconductor assembly and testing facility, according to the company. This facility will help the company satisfy a crucial...
Friday 19 May 2023
Analog Devices to expand Ireland site with new semiconductor R&D and manufacturing facility
Analog Devices has announced a new EUR630 million (US$678.4 million) investment at its European regional headquarters in Limerick, Ireland. The funds will be used to build a new 45,000-square-foot...
Wednesday 16 March 2022
Intel to invest EUR80 billion for chip manufacturing in Europe over next decade
Intel has announced plans to invest as much as EUR80 billion (US$88 billion) in chip manufacturing in Europe over the next decade, including a mega fab project in Germany.
Friday 15 October 2021
Will foundry expansions lead to capacity glut?
Many IDMs and pure-play foundries, including second-tier ones, are all poised to expand their fab capacities sparking concerns that the arrival of the additional capacities could result...