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Vietnam commits $1.08bn to train chip engineers
Vietnam has joined the race to be a destination for the world's leaving chip firms by pledging $1.08 billion for the training of 50,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030.
Is Goldene the new semiconductor wonder material?
Researchers from Linköping University have developed a material made from a single atom layer of gold, which could transform chip manufacture.
Taiwan shook by a string of earthquakes
More than a dozen earthquakes, the biggest of which had a magnitude of 5.7, rocked Taiwan's east coast on Monday.
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Eindhoven University unveils Future Chips project
The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has announced a major new project to 'boost the position of the Netherlands and Europe in the global chip sector.'
Mitsubishi to expand Texas plant for semiconductor chemicals
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company has decided to expand the Texas Plant of MGC Pure Chemicals America (MPCA), a subsidiary that manufactures super-pure hydrogen peroxide and super-pure ammonium hydroxide for use during the manufacturing process of semiconductors.
Samsung edges closer to first ever workers' strike
Members of Samsung Electronics’ largest labour union, NSEU, have voted overwhelming to support the first strike in the company’s history.
India's semiconductor trade body teams up with SEMI
The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) has announced an official alliance with the global industry association SEMI.
MVTec opens its first subsidiary in Taiwan
MVTec Software GmbH is strengthening its activities in Taiwan and has established a subsidiary in Hsinchu, southwest of Taipei.
South Korea to spend $6.94bn fighting 'all-out AI war'
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has promised to invest 9.4 trillion won (USD 6.94 billion) to keep the country in the global AI race for the next 30 years.
Canada commits CAD 2.4bn to grow its AI sector
The federal government of Canada has agreed a financial package to boost the country's AI activity. It includes a new AI Compute Access Fund.
Samsung Electronics expects 10x jump in profits
The post-pandemic slump appears to be over – if Samsung Electronics' Q1 profits projection is anything to go by.
EU and US extend China chip 'watch' agreement by 3 years
The two trading blocs have inked a deal keep sharing intelligence about 'non-market' policies and practices by China in the legacy chip space.
Apple's new 'new' thing? A personal robot?
Speculation is rampant that Apple is working on a robot assistant that people can use in their homes.
US government promises $75m for critical minerals research
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has announced a support package to boost the domestic critical minerals sector.
Abracon announces senior management changes
Texas-based electronic components specialist Abracon has revealed a new leadership structure to prepare itself for future acquisitions.
AI chip specialist Hailo raises $120m
Israel-based chipmaker Hailo has completed a new fund raise to bring its lifetime total to $340m since 2017.
SolarEdge acquires EV charging startup Wevo Energy
Publicly listed US firm SolarEdge has bought the entire share capital of Wevo Energy to boost its presence in the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment.
WT Microelectronics buys Future Electronics for $3.8bn
Taiwan's WT Microelectronics has completed its acquisition of Canada's Future Electronics to create "a global electronic components distribution powerhouse".
Atlas Copco completes purchase of Presys
Swedish company Atlas Copco has confirmed its acquisition of Korean vacuum valve manufacturer Presys Co.
Semiconductor sales up 16.3% to USD 46.2bn in February
The global chip market has just enjoyed its best year-on-year market growth since May 2022, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.
Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 years
On Wednesday, Taiwan was hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the strongest to hit the island in at least 25 years, prompting a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines, which was later lifted.
Pakistan and Indonesia target chip space
It seems like every country in the world wants to start its own semiconductor cluster – and now Pakistan and Indonesia have joined the clamour.
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