China restricts exports of critical metals and drones

Controls on Chinese exports of two semiconductor-critical metals went into effect on Tuesday, a day after Beijing restricted the export of certain drones.

In recent months, the Biden administration has increased restrictions on Chinese companies' access to the most advanced semicond...

The conference failed to calm South Korea's semiconductor and auto industries.

Presidents Yoon Suk Yeol and Joe Biden met, but little concrete came out of it to soothe South Korean chip producers' and automakers' concerns about Washington's increasingly protectionist policies, leaving them disappointed. After their meeting on Wednesday, the two presidents held a...

The Chips Act is a win-win for the United States and South Korea.

The US Chips Act, which was signed into law in August to reduce America's reliance on foreign-made semiconductors by increasing domestic production, is a win-win for both the United States and South Korea, according to US Vice President Joe Biden.

"It's cre...

The Nikkei rises as retail stocks soar on the back of a tourism boom and tech companies recover in Japan.

Gains in the retail sector due to an influx of foreign tourists and a reversal in the fortunes of the semiconductor industry helped the Nikkei share average in Japan recover some of the ground it had lost the day before. After opening in the red, the Nikkei gained 0.18 percent to close at 28,657....

South Korea says that if US money is given to companies, chip factories in China won't have to close.

On Wednesday, South Korea's trade ministry said that recipients of the $52 billion in semiconductor funding the United States proposes to restrict from being used by "countries of concern" will not be forced to shut down their China facilities. On Tuesday, the US Department of Comme...

Losses in global foundry sales in 2023 will hurt Taiwan and South Korea.

This year is expected to be a down year for revenues in the worldwide contract chipmaking industry, also known as foundries, as demand for sophisticated chips, which have strengthened the technology-driven economies of Taiwan and South Korea, rapidly cools. Foundry sales are forecast to drop by 4...

Sales of global foundries are expected to fall in 2023, hurting Taiwan and South Korea in particular.

The advanced chips that have strengthened the economies of Taiwan and South Korea through technological innovation have seen a sharp decline in demand, and foundry revenues around the world are expected to plummet as a result. Foundry sales are predicted to fall by 4% in 2023 from 2022, according...

This year, chip manufacturers throughout the world will invest over $300 million in artificial intelligence-designed circuits.

Deloitte Korea predicted on Friday that prominent semiconductor businesses across the world will invest more than $300 million in artificial intelligence (AI) this year to aid in the rapid creation of semiconductors in response to rising worldwide demand. This is the projected sum that major chip...

As demand for semiconductors and mobile devices declines, Samsung has its lowest quarterly profit in 8 years.

Preliminary estimates show that as worldwide demand for memory chips and smartphones wanes due to high inflation and sluggish economy, Samsung Electronics' operating profit plunged 69% to $3.4 billion in the quarter ending in December, an eight-year low. Despite "continued external conce...

Sony plans to construct a new semiconductor factory in the southwest of Japan

The Sony Group Corp is reportedly planning to invest several hundred billion yen in a new plant in southwestern Japan to manufacture semiconductors used in smartphones.

The new Sony facility in Kumamoto Prefecture is expected to begin operations in fiscal 2025 or later, and building mig...

IBM and Rapidus have agreed to work together to create cutting-edge semiconductors

On Tuesday, Rapidus Corp, a new semiconductor manufacturer in Japan, and IBM Corp announced a strategic collaboration agreement to work together on developing technology for manufacturing next-generation computer chips, amid intense competition between the United States and China.

Japan...

For the first time in more than four years, South Korea reduces chip manufacturing.

For the first time in more than four years, South Korea's semiconductor output decreased, indicating chipmakers are preparing for a slowdown in global demand.

According to Statistics Korea statistics released on Friday, semiconductor manufacturing fell 1.7% in August compared to a y...

Global GaN & SiC Power Semiconductor Market to Grow at 23.5% CAGR

High voltages and high currents can be handled by power semiconductors. They have a unique structure than typical semiconductors, which allows them to withstand high voltages and currents without being damaged. When researching for the next generation of efficient power converter switches, wide b...

Seoul and Washington set up a hotline to discuss industrial cooperation

Seoul and Washington have agreed to discuss cooperation for the stable supply of semiconductors and address the global shortage of chips, over a hotline. Both the countries have decided to set up a hotline. This will also help in raising the dialogue for their extended industrial cooperation.

Shortage of chips hits medical devices and services

The shortage of semiconductor chips is now affecting medical services, saving equipments and medical technology industries. Growing chip uncertainty and worldwide supply turmoil have led to shortage and higher prices for certain devices.  

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Micron to build a new plant in Japan, to expand DRAM production

Micron Technology Inc, U.S. memory chip maker is planning to build a new Japanese production site in Hiroshima, which will cost around 800 billion yen.

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• Micron Technology to set up new plant in Hiroshima
• This new facility will be p...

According to Elon Musk new semiconductor plants will end global auto chip shortage

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•  Elon Musk believes semiconductor chips will not last long
• Musk thanked Elkann for his support during tough times

Elon Musk said, the global shortage of semiconductor chips in the auto industry is short lived because ...

Apple, Intel and many other companies to attend a meeting regarding chip shortage at the White House

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• Representatives from Samsung Electronics, Apple, Ford, Stellantis to attend a White House meeting
• Automakers are forced to cut production due to shortage of the semiconductor chips

Pat Gelsinger, Chief Executive of Intel C...

GM will be making changes in it's supply chain to address semiconductor chip crisis

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• The company is planning to make changes in its supply chain
• They are planning to develop a direct relationship with the manufacturers

Mary Barra, Co-Chief Executive of General Motors said the automaker is planning to make ...

Shortage of semiconductor chips affecting production of goods

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• Shortage of semiconductors leading to delay in production
• Automobile industry is severely affected

The shortage of semiconductors has affected many sectors such automobile. These companies around the world are struggling t...