FPT says its “all In” on AI, automotive and semiconductors
April 17, 2024
FPT Corporation has unveiled its strategic directions for the 2024-2026 period, with five focused areas defined as AI, Automotive, Semiconductor, Digital Transformation, and Green Transformation.
Soitec CEO: we could build a US facility
April 15, 2024
French semiconductor materials company Soitec is weighing up the benefits of constructing a factory in the US in a bid to be near to its key customers.
Sequans bags EUR 10.9m France 2030 grant
March 25, 2024
The French government has pledged a EUR 10.9m subsidy to cellular IoT chipmaker Sequans Communications to bolster's France's position in the 5G telecoms space.
Singapore team develops revolutionary low power bit-switch
March 25, 2024
Academic researchers have created a microelectronic device that can potentially function as a high-performance “bit-switch”. It consumes 1,000 times less power than commercial memory technologies.
VDL ETG to build new chip making facility in Vietnam
March 22, 2024
The Netherlands' VDL ETG, the high-tech arm of VDL Groep, will begin construction of a new factory in the northeast of Vietnam with operations due to start in Q1 2025.
Toppan to build package substrate plant in Singapore
March 15, 2024
Japan's Toppan Holdings is preparing to start construction of a new facility in Singapore with the completion date set for the end of 2026.
TikTok owner buys stake in InnoStar Semiconductor
March 15, 2024
Social media firm ByteDance, owner of TikTok, has bought into InnoStar to help the memory chip developer boost production of its virtual reality tech.
Singaporean researchers develop ultra-thin wearable chips
March 15, 2024
A team at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has successfully fabricated a hair-thin semiconducting fibre that can be woven into fabrics to create wearable electronics.
Silicon Box’s looking to enhance the Italian ecosystem
March 12, 2024
Silicon Box’s investment in Northern Italy will bring first-of-its-kind, end-to-end chiplet based semiconductor system integration to Europe.
Silicon Box to build $3.3bn plant in northern Italy
March 11, 2024
Singapore's Silicon Box has received significant backing from the Italian government to construct a major new facility in the country, say reports.
Investor pulls plug on Gallium Semiconductor
March 01, 2024
GaasLabs LLC has closed down Singapore’s Gallium Semiconductor following the death of the investment firm's founder last November.
Rebound acquires Mission 4 as the company looks to expand
February 28, 2024
The Rebound Group continues to expand its footprint globally with the acquisition of Mission 4 Pty Limited, in Brisbane, Queensland, as part of the Group’s strategy of ‘global reach with local service’.
PEI-Genesis Inaugurates new office in India
February 21, 2024
Precision connectors and cable assemblies specialist PEI-Genesis, has recently opened a new office in Bangalore, India.
Variosystems expands its presence in Asia
February 20, 2024
Swiss electronics manufacturer Variosystems, continues to expand its presence globally. This time the company is entering the Asia Pacific market by establishing Variosystems Asia Pacific, headquartered in Singapore.
India greenlights Tata Electronics' acquisition of Wistron Infocomm
January 31, 2024
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Tata Electronics previously announced acquisition of Wistron InfoComm Manufacturing (India).
Merck expands with digital hub in Singapore
January 31, 2024
science and technology company Merck has opened a new Digital Hub in Singapore, representing its first digital hub outside the US and Europe.
Accuron acquires semiconductor wafer-handling firm Recif
January 22, 2024
Singapore-based Accuron Technologies hopes to increase its presence in Europe with the addition of France's Recif Technologies.
TDK Ventures invests in chiplet specialist Silicon Box
January 05, 2024
TDK Ventures, a division of TDK Corporation, has acquired a stake in Singapore's semiconductor chiplet packaging design and fabrication firm Silicon Box.
Foxconn pledges $55m to Bengaluru-based subsidiary
December 28, 2023
Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has taken a significant step towards expanding its manufacturing activity in India.
A*STAR and centrotherm team up on 200mm SiC technology
December 18, 2023
Two Singaporean forms are to develop thermal processes for SIC device fabrication. The partnership combines A*STAR’s 200mm SiC pilot line with centrotherm’s diffusion and annealing tools.
From Silicon Labs to GF – John Hollister joins as CFO
December 11, 2023
GlobalFoundries announces that John Hollister will join the company as CFO, effective February 5, 2024. Hollister, who is a semiconductor industry veteran, will be responsible for GF’s financial strategy and will lead the company’s global finance organisation.
Grand Venture buys surface treatment specialist ACP Metal
December 01, 2023
Grand Venture Technology, a Singapore-based manufacturer of precision machinery, has bought its compatriot company ACP Metal Finishing for USD 17 million.
Micron officially opens new Taichung fab
November 20, 2023
Micron Technology has completed and opened its new Taichung Fab 4. This expansion will focus on the development and mass production of advanced DRAM process technology.
Siltronic produces its first wafers at new Singapore fab
November 08, 2023
Siltronic says that it has started the production of the first wafers in its latest 300 mm fab in Singapore. The production marks a significant step in the company's capacity expansion.
Expedera opens R&D offfice in Singapore
November 01, 2023
AI silicon IP provider Expedera opens a new Singapore R&D center, the company’s fifth development center, with additional locations in Santa Clara, Bath, Shanghai, and Taipei.
Prosemi achives ISO 17025 accreditation
November 01, 2023
Electronic testing services provider, Prosemi Pte Ltd Singapore, has been approved for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and AS6171 (Detection of Suspect/Counterfeit Parts) accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
Cosmos raises $19.7m to develop disruptive solar cell tech
October 20, 2023
Singapore-based Cosmos Innovation has amassed a war chest to support its 'fundamentally different approach to developing perovskite silicon tandem solar cell technology.'
Mi Technovation to invest $30m in new Hangzhou City R&D site
October 20, 2023
Malaysian electronics company Mi Technovation has confirmed a 10 year investment in the Chinese city as part of its mission to boost market share in the bandgap semiconductor space.
Volvo Cars opens new software testing centre
October 19, 2023
The Swedish car manufacturer has for quite some time, and loudly, about its plans to be a fully electric car company by 2030. A plan that requires continuous investments. Now Volvo Cars is opening a new software testing centre in Sweden
Entegris completes sale of Electronic Chemicals business to Fujifilm
October 09, 2023
Entegris has closed the sale of its Electronic Chemicals business to Fujifilm. Entegris sold the Electronic Chemicals business for USD 700 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments.
GF creates 300 new jobs as it opens new Malaysia facility
September 27, 2023
GlobalFoundries has officially opened its new hub facility in Penang, Malaysia. This new facility will create 300 high-value manufacturing support roles, including technicians, engineers, administrative and support functions.
GlobalFoundries opens $4 billion Singapore expansion
September 12, 2023
The US semiconductor foundry has officially opened its USD 4 billion fabrication plant expansion in Singapore.
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