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Thursday 27 November 2025
India launches US$820 million plan to build local rare earth magnet industry
India has announced a major push to localize production of rare earth permanent magnets (REPM), unveiling an INR72.80 billion (US$820 million) scheme aimed at reducing import dependence,...
Thursday 27 November 2025
Taiwan advances in global quantum race with photon pair and entanglement chip breakthroughs
Taiwan's national quantum program is entering the final year of its first phase, with Academia Sinica and other research groups achieving significant breakthroughs. These include...
Thursday 27 November 2025
Rapidus denies 1.4nm fab timeline amid Japan's multi-trillion-yen chip push
Rapidus has denied reports suggesting it has started building a new 1.4nm fab or established a mass-production timetable.
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Taiwan boosts 2026 budget for 5 trusted industries, semiconductors and AI in spotlight
National Development Council (NDC) minister Chun-Hsien Yeh has pointed out that shifting global geopolitical risks are disrupting supply chains. To adapt, Taiwan aims to seize the...
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Rapidus plans to build second fab for 1.4nm chips in fiscal 2027
Japanese semiconductor firm Rapidus, which aims to mass-produce 2nm chips by 2027, has initiated plans for advanced technological developments, including the construction of a second...
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Micron to expand advanced DRAM development at Hiroshima site
Micron Technology announced plans to expand its DRAM memory development at its Hiroshima facility, with significant backing from the Japanese government. This move aims to boost output...
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Japan sets new strategic tech priorities, tightens cyber rules for chip plants
Japan is preparing to designate artificial intelligence, nuclear fusion, space, and other advanced sectors as "national strategic technologies," while moving to require stricter cybersecurity...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
CXMT's growth ceiling arrives early as US export restrictions tighten
China's semiconductor expansion is running into fresh obstacles as the US tightens export controls on advanced chipmaking tools. CXMT and other Chinese chipmakers are likely to face...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Taiwan expands list of core national technologies to strengthen trade secret protection
The Taiwanese government has expanded its list of core national technologies from 32 to 42 items to enhance the protection of trade secrets and prevent unlawful infringements. The...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Apple confirms sales reorganization as leadership uncertainty intensifies
Apple has confirmed a restructuring of its global sales organization after eliminating dozens of roles, marking a rare round of layoffs for the company. The changes come as Apple...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Amazon announces up to US$50 billion investment to expand AI and supercomputing for US government customers
Amazon has announced an investment of up to US$50 billion to expand artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing capabilities for Amazon Web Services' (AWS) US government customers...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
TP-Link's Vietnam build stirs Washington after Chinese military-linked contractor surfaces
TP-Link has spent years trying to downplay its Chinese roots, but Washington remains sceptical. Bloomberg reports that the company's new Vietnam campus is being built by...
Tuesday 25 November 2025
US to ease BVLOS drone regulations, fueling commercial drone growth
The US government is preparing to ease restrictions on beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations, a regulatory shift that could unlock large-scale commercial deployments across...
Monday 24 November 2025
Nexperia dispute continues as Wingtech appeals to Dutch government
The turmoil surrounding Nexperia persists as Wingtech, the Chinese parent company of Nexperia, has formally lodged a complaint with the Dutch government, demanding the withdrawal...
Monday 24 November 2025
Japan to become majority stakeholder in Rapidus with JPY100 billion investment
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to invest JPY100 billion (US$671 million) in Rapidus in fiscal 2025, securing a controlling stake as the government accelerates...