Monthly Archives: September 2024

[News] Intel to Turn Foundry Unit into Subsidiary, with Projects in Germany and Poland Delayed for 2 Years

The struggling giant seems to gradually get a turnaround, as Intel reportedly settles down plans for restructuring after the board meeting. Intel, according to a latest report by CNBC, reveals schemes to transform its foundry business into an independent unit …

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[News] Samsung to Reportedly Begin DS Division Restructuring by Year-end, Aiming to Break down Silos

Regarding the continuous struggle of its foundry business, Samsung has reportedly decided to make another move, as its semiconductor division (DS) plans to undertake a major organizational restructuring within the year, according to a report by Chosun Biz. Through the …

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[News] Price Hike Impact? PS5 Sales in Japan Plunge Nearly 70%, Hitting a New Low This Year

According to Money DJ, citing the latest data from Japanese gaming media Famitsu, overall console sales in Japan (including Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S) dropped 19% to 79,962 units during the week of September 2-8, compared to the previous …

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[News] More than 30 Projects, Overview of China’s Semiconductor Industry Project Progress in 2024

In 2024, the semiconductor industry has gradually emerged from its downturn and entered a phase of gradual recovery. Observing the market situation, as downstream demand increases, a number of domestic semiconductor industry projects are accelerating. Recently, more than 30 semiconductor-related projects …

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[News] China Raises Retirement Age for the First Time in 70 Years

Faced with the dual challenges of an aging population and a sluggish economy, China has decided to undertake a significant reform, announcing the first increase in the retirement age since the 1950s. The new policy raises the retirement age for …

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