South Korean chip stockpile rises and threatens export
The semiconductor stockpiles in South Korea grew at the quickest pace since April 2016, threatening the export that produces the country's economic growth.
Recent reports show that the semiconductor stockpiles of South Korea have seen rapid growth for more than six years. As a result, bad signs ... Read more
The EU takes next step in microchip manufacturing to rival Asia and the US
The new EU legislation will promote microchip development and may receive $52 billion worth of funds comparable to that proposed within the pending US legislation. This will help them be at par with the US and Asia when it comes to manufacturing microchips.
A senior official of the EU has stated... Read more
Merkel says Europe must work together to lead the high-tech front
Reuters report Angela Merkel saying that European countries must focus on next-generation chip manufacturing.
Angela Merkel has drawn upon her 15+ years of know-how to say that individual European countries cannot compete in advanced high-tech chip manufacturing.
German Chancellor shared her ... Read more
Analysts point out challenges in Western Digitals plan to buy Kioxia
A possible Western Digital-Kioxia merger could create a NAND memory chipmaking company to rival Samsung. However, analysts question whether Kioxia investors will accept the terms of the $20-billion deal, which Western Digital wants to pay in all stocks.
There will be no cash provided to Kioxia, ... Read more
AMD, Nvidia challenge Intel’s chip market dominance
Looming acquisition deals could put Intel's leading position in jeopardy.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created skyrocketing demand for semiconductors as companies accelerate toward digital transformation, Cloud-based remote working and increased data analytics.
Emboldened by what they see as a b... Read more
Chinese tech firms see Nvidia’s Arm deal as a major threat
Huawei and other Chinese technology companies want regulators to block the acquisition.
Bloomberg News reported that Huawei and several other Chinese tech firms have raised concerns to local regulators about chipmaker Nvidia's deal to buy UK-based chip designer Arm.
Last month, Nvidia announc... Read more
Huawei wants to break Intel’s chip dominance with Kunpeng
With Kunpeng, Huawei sees an opportunity in the chip market. Their chip activities are therefore being expanded and substantial investments are being made. The company says it doesn't want to compete with Intel, but we think Huawei actually does. The fact is that the company is being forced, as it ... Read more