INTEL AND INFINEON
Malaysia targets over $100 billion in semiconductor industry investment
Malaysia aims for $107 billion investment in its semiconductor industry, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, targeting design, packaging, and manufacturing. The country is a key player globally, attracting major investments from firms like Intel and Infineon.
Chipmakers searching for 'China Plus 1' are finding Malaysia
Malaysia has been riding the tech wave since the 1970s when it energetically courted some of the world's electrical and electronic superstars, like Intel and Litronix (now ams Osram, with headquarters in Austria and Germany). After the COVID-19 pandemic revealed devastating weaknesses in global supply chains, interest in Malaysia as an additional source soared. The country is now world's sixth largest exporter of semiconductors, and packages 23% of all American chips.
Computer chip group SEMI to EU: new export controls should be 'last resort'
The warning comes after the European Commission in January presented a package of plans aimed at improving "economic security" and preventing unwanted technology transfers to rivals such as China.
Chinese firms look to Malaysia for assembly of high-end chips
The companies are asking Malaysian chip packaging firms to assemble a type of chip known as graphics processing units (GPUs). Further, the requests only encompass assembly - which does not contravene any US restrictions - and not fabrication of the chip wafers.
Nvidia strikes deal with Malaysia's YTL Power to develop AI infrastructure
The first phase is expected to be operational by mid-2024, YTL Power International said in a statement.
Taiwan's semiconductor maker TSMC is becoming the global chipmaker it didn’t aspire to be
Taiwan's semiconductor maker TSMC is about to have factories in five countries across three continents with a new facility beginning operations in 2027 near Dresden, Germany.
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Germany earmarks €20 billion in subsidies for chip industry
The ministry said Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC has also expressed interest in investing in a semiconductor production facility in Germany and that the ministry was in close contact with the company over an investment decision.
Global chip race touches off spending spree, led by Intel’s $50-billion campaign targeting semiconductors
Intel’s largest layout in Europe will be its $32.8 billion plant in Germany.
Chipmakers' plans for factories in Europe, US and Asia
India, Taiwan and South Korea have offered incentives such as tax breaks to boost domestic chip production. Here are some of the chipmakers' plans for factories in Europe, North America and Asia
EU must build cutting-edge computer chips, says industry chief Breton
The Chips Act is Europe's solution to encourage semiconductor manufacturing like that in the U.S. and China, as well as in South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan.
TSMC plans for first German chip fab with cost up to €10 billion
In 2021, TSMC Chairman Mark Liu told shareholders that the company had begun assessments on establishing manufacturing operations in Germany.
Europe must boost semiconductor production amid Asia risks: EU chief
The European Union is working to reduce reliance on semiconductors manufactured in Asia. Last month, it struck an agreement which aimed to double the bloc's share to 20 percent globally in 2030.
Germany wants more chipmakers, but they won't come cheap
Plans are in the works to revamp German immigration laws to attract more talent, but that might not be soon enough. "Firms that already exist have real trouble finding skilled labor," Gropp said. "Do we want to make that even worse and put those firms that didn't benefit from the subsidies out of business?"
Chipmaker Infineon ready to spend billions on acquisitions: CEO
Infineon, which reported a 63% jump in segment profit to 3.4 billion euros ($3.6 billion) in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, has said it sees growth in particular in electromobility, autonomous driving, renewable energy, data centres, and the so-called internet of things.
EU nations advance €43 billion plan to become semiconductor hub
The latest version also adds more safeguards for when the EU’s executive arm can trigger an emergency and intervene in companies’ supply chains.
Chip delivery times shrank in August, but some shortages drag on
Semiconductor makers also are serving a much larger swath of the economy these days, with chips going into cars, factory equipment and appliances.
The chip supply chain is getting harder to trade
The Covid-19 pandemic spurred an unprecedented supply crunch, shutting down semiconductor factories while also fueling demand for consumer electronics.
At CES, tech alliances firm up in the self-driving car wars
Three chip firms - Intel Corp's Mobileye, Qualcomm and Nvidia - have emerged from a raft of announcements at the CES in Las Vegas as the leaders in locking down the brains of self-driving cars for the next decade.
Govt planning semiconductor design-linked incentive policy
"The government is deliberating on a new semiconductor design-linked incentive scheme which envisages financial and infrastructure support for Indian MSMEs and startups right through the ideate stage to production stage. As and when these startups start producing and selling chips in the market, they shall also avail additional incentives under the scheme on their net sales turnover," an official source told PTI.
Intel seeks $10 billion in subsidies for European chip plant
Pat Gelsinger, on his first European tour since taking charge, met European Commissioner Thierry Breton in Brussels on Friday.
This university is learning from industry leaders for a changing global environment
Universities like Manav Rachna are focusing on knowledge, employability skills, and more.
Worldwide semiconductor revenue declines 2.3% in 2015: Gartner
2015 saw record M&A activity between major semiconductor vendors, including several acquisitions that had a material effect on semiconductor sales.
India Electronics and Semiconductor Association announces executive council for 2015-2016
Vinay Shenoy, vice president and managing director at Infineon Technologies has taken over the role of Chairman for 2015-16.
New Intel chip for budget 3G, LTE devices soon
The chipmaker had announced SoFIA, which is codename for 3G and LTE family of products, in December.
Budget 2013 measures may attract small chip-making companies to set up units
Budget 2013 has waived the 5% import duty on chip-making equipment and allowed companies a new tax deduction of 15% on investments above Rs 100 crore for two years.
Worldwide semiconductor revenue at $302 bn in 2011: Gartner
Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew by 0.9 per cent to USD 302 billion in 2011, according to preliminary results from Gartner, Inc.
Ultrabooks to replace Laptops by 2013, says Intel
Electronic chip maker Intel is betting big on evolution of new form factor of computer notebook, UltraBook, and expects it to replace laptops by 2013.
Intel to buy German chipmaker's wireless unit
Intel Corp is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for $1.4 billion in cash.
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