As per a report from Kyodo News on August 21st, that the Japan-based chip manufacturer Rapidus is expected to begin mass production of 2nm chips by 2027. To secure the necessary funds for semiconductor production, Rapidus is reportedly seeking JPY 100 billion in financing from banks. Reportedly, ...

According to a report from Economic Daily News, on the evening of August 21st, Foxconn announced plans to expand its investments, increasing capital in its subsidiaries located in the U.S., Mexico, India, and Europe. The total investment amounts to roughly USD 840 million. First, Foxconn announc...

China's export controls on antimony are set to take effect on September 15th. Furthermore, according to a report from Liberty Times Net, it is indicated that these controls could be escalated, with plans to impose additional restrictions on tungsten by the end of this year. Addressing the matter,...

Recently, two industrial moves took place in Shanghai's integrated circuit (IC) sector. First, the Shanghai Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund (Phase II) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Shanghai IC Industry Fund Phase II") received a substantial capital increase. Second, 14 key...

The World Integrated Circuit Association (WICA) recently released its 2023 ranking of the top 100 cities in the global semiconductor industry. According to the list, the U.S. and China each have 26 cities represented, leading the rankings. South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan have 9, 9, and 5 cities liste...