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June 21, 2023 lebon-admin No Comments

KOREAN CHIPMAKERS ASK US TO EXTEND EXEMPTION ON EXPORT CONTROLS

South Korean chipmakers, including Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, have reportedly requested an "indefinite exemption" on US export controls to China due to mounting pressure from the US-China rivalry. The chipmakers have submitted requests to…

June 19, 2023 lebon-admin No Comments

US CHIP GIANT MICRON TO INVEST $600 MN IN CHINA PLANT

Micron, a US chip giant, has announced plans to invest over $600 million in its plant in Xi'an, China. The investment aims to acquire equipment and establish a new factory at the facility. This decision…

June 14, 2023 lebon-admin No Comments

US TO EXTEND CHIP MACHINERY EXPORT WAIVERS TO CHINA

The US government plans to extend one-year exemptions allowing companies from South Korea and Taiwan to expand their semiconductor operations in China. These exemptions will enable them to acquire new chipmaking equipment. The move comes…

June 12, 2023 lebon-admin No Comments

TAIWAN TOP SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT BUYER IN Q1

Taiwan has become the top spender on semiconductor equipment in the first quarter of this year, according to global semiconductor trade association SEMI. The country spent $6.93 billion on semiconductor equipment, representing a 42% increase…

June 9, 2023 lebon-admin No Comments

STMicroelectronics and Sanan Optoelectronics to advance Silicon Carbide ecosystem in China

STMicroelectronics and Sanan Optoelectronics to create a Joint Venture (‘JV’) for high-volume 200mm SiC device manufacturing JV will support rising demand for STMicroelectronics SiC devices in China for car electrification and industrial power and energy…

June 7, 2023 lebon-admin No Comments

CHIPMAKER TSMC NEEDS TO HIRE 4,500 AMERICANS AT ITS NEW ARIZONA PLANTS. ITS ‘BRUTAL’ CORPORATE CULTURE IS GETTING IN THE WAY

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest semiconductor chip manufacturer, is facing challenges in hiring American workers due to its tough corporate culture. According to reviews on Glassdoor, current and former employees complain about…

May 31, 2023 lebon-admin No Comments

CHINA URGES JAPAN TO HALT EXPORT RESTRICTIONS ON CHIPS

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has called on Japan to cease its export restrictions on semiconductors, stating that such measures are a violation of international economic and trade rules. The criticism was expressed during talks…