Monthly Archives: August 2024

[News] U.S. July PPI Rose less than Expected though Service Costs First Saw Decline

Posted on 2024-08-14 by TrendForce

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Producer Price Index (PPI) on August 13th, showing a year-over-year increase of 2.2% for July, lower than the previous month’s 2.7% and below market expectations of 2.3%. The month-over-month increase was 0.1%, …

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[News] SK hynix Plans to develop 4F2 DRAM to Reduce the Cost of EUV Processes by 50%

Posted on 2024-08-14 by TrendForce

In the memory sector, the era beyond 10nm seems to be around the corner, as giants have revealed plans on the production of 1c DRAM. SK hynix, according to a report by The Elec, is said to develop a 4F2 …

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[News] Vietnamese Semiconductor Industry Rising with Projected Investment From Global Giants

Posted on 2024-08-14 by TrendForce

Per a report by the Vietnam News Agency, Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính recently signed Government Decree No. 791/QĐ-TTg on the establishment of the National Steering Committee for Semiconductor Industry Development. The main tasks and functions of the steering …

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[News] Taiwan Faces Temporary Power Outage in Certain Areas, while Rumors Hint at Potential Impact on Micron Equipment

Posted on 2024-08-13 by TrendForce

According to industry sources cited in a report from TechNews, a temporary power outage occurred in certain areas in northern Taiwan (Linkou, Taishan, Xinzhuang) at 1:35 PM on August 13. Addressing the matter, DRAM manufacturer Nanya Technology is currently assessing …

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[News] Nearly 40% of Major Manufacturing Projects Reportedly Face Delays under U.S. IRA and CHIPS Act

Posted on 2024-08-13 by TrendForce

In August 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the “Inflation Reduction Act” and the “CHIPS and Science Act,” providing over USD 400 billion in tax incentives, loans, and grants. However, according to a report from Financial Times, about 40% of …

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