The Japanese government has recently announced an ambitious plan to invest 10 trillion yen, equivalent to approximately $65 billion, to strengthen the country’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. Importantly, this initiative will not involve any tax hikes, a move applauded by both business leaders and taxpayers alike. Industry Minister Yoji Muto emphasized that the […]
Nationalism in Chipmaking: A Growing Concern Among European CEOs
The global chip industry stands at a crucial crossroads, as increasing nationalist policies threaten to disrupt established supply chains and collaboration. Recently, the CEOs of Europe’s leading semiconductor manufacturers gathered at an electronics conference in Munich to voice their apprehensions regarding a rising tide of nationalism that had the potential to destabilize the semiconductor market. […]
Kioxia Anticipates Surge in Flash Memory Demand by 2028
Kioxia, the flash memory manufacturer formerly known as Toshiba Memory, is positioning itself for a significant shift in the semiconductor landscape. Anticipating a 2.7-fold increase in demand for flash memory by 2028, the company’s strategic decisions reflect an understanding of evolving market dynamics, particularly driven by the rise in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. To meet […]
Harris Defends CHIPS Act Amid Republican Repeal Threats
Vice President Kamala Harris recently took a strong stance defending the CHIPS and Science Act in light of Republican threats to repeal it. This significant piece of legislation, signed into law in August 2022, is central to revitalizing the United States’ microchip manufacturing industry. As the semiconductor sector remains a critical engine for economic growth, […]
Foxconn’s Shunsin Plans $80 Billion Chip Plant in Vietnam
Foxconn’s subsidiary, Shunsin Technology Group, has officially submitted a request to the Vietnamese government for an investment permit to establish an $80 billion integrated circuit manufacturing plant in Bac Giang Province. This major initiative marks an essential step in the company’s strategic shift to increase its manufacturing presence outside China, particularly in Southeast Asia, where […]
Intel and AMD Unite to Tackle Arm’s Growing Influence
In a bold move to combat the rising threat posed by Arm Holdings, Intel and AMD have announced their collaboration to enhance software compatibility across their x86 chip architectures. Historically, Intel’s x86 architecture has been the cornerstone of personal computing, powering a vast array of laptops, PCs, and servers. Meanwhile, AMD has developed its competitive […]
SK Hynix to Commence Mass Production of Advanced HBM3E 12-Layer Chips
In a significant development for the semiconductor industry, SK Hynix, the world’s second-largest memory chip manufacturer, is poised to initiate mass production of its cutting-edge HBM3E (High Bandwidth Memory) 12-layer chips by the end of September 2024. This announcement was made by Justin Kim, the president of SK Hynix’s AI Infra division, during the Semicon […]