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[News] Intel Promotes 1.8-Nanometer Process in South Korea, Reportedly Pledges Various Benefits to Startups

Intel, according to South Korea’s media outlet TheElec, is actively promoting its 18A process (equivalent to 1.8 nanometers) to South Korean fabless chip companies. The report cites industry sources revealing that Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger personally engaged with senior executives of …

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[News] Overview of Expansion Plans by HBM Giants

Currently, the top three leaders—Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron—in the HBM sector are undergoing unprecedented expansion. Below is an overview of the progress made by each of these giants in the realm of HBM: Samsung: HBM Production to Increase 2.5 …

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[News] NAND Flash Manufacturers Kioxia and WD Reportedly Set to Resume Merger Talks in Late April

A glimmer of hope for the once-failed engagement between NAND flash memory giants Kioxia and Western Digital (WD) may emerge again. According to a report from Japanese media Asahi News, the two parties may restart merger negotiations in late April.  It’s …

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[News] Announcement on Additional Subsidies for Chip Act Expected This Week; Intel Could Receive Billions

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo previously mentioned during an online Intel foundry event that the U.S. must continue investing to regain global leadership and requires “Chip Act 2.” According to a report from TechNews citing from global media Tom’s Hardware, the …

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[News] TSMC’s Kumamoto Plant – Semiconductor Bubble or Once-in-a-Century Opportunity?

TSMC’s establishment of a plant in Kumamoto, Japan, with its opening ceremony scheduled for February 24th, has sparked attention regarding the economic growth benefits it brings. According to TechNews cited Kumamoto Governor Ikuo Kabashima, TSMC’s investment is expected to bring …

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