Dutch chipmaker Nexperia hacked, confidential information at risk of being leaked
Dutch chip manufacturer Nexperia has been hacked. The cybercriminals who carried out the attack say they will publish highly sensitive data if the company refuses to pay.
Dutch news agency RTL Nieuws discovered that the incident had taken place. Speaking to this publication, Nexperia does not wa... Read more
Chinese Nexperia set to acquire Dutch chipmaker Nowi, despite controversy
There are no regulatory objections from the Dutch government to the takeover of Delft-based Dutch chip specialist Nowi Energy by China's Nexperia. This was announced by outgoing Minister of Economic Affairs Micky Adriaansens in a parliamentary letter.
The takeover of the startup Nowi Energy by N... Read more
British lawmakers urge government to increase chip industry support
A group of lawmakers urged the UK government to promote its semiconductor sector, attract inbound investment and ensure the supply of chips critical to the country's industrial and economic future.
To combat chip shortages, governments in the United States and Europe have invested billions of do... Read more
UK orders China’s Nexperia to sell microchip factory over security concerns
Citing a national security review, the British government ordered Chinese-owned tech firm Nexperia to sell a minimum of 86 percent of Britain's largest microchip facility, Newport Wafer Fab.
The investigation into Nexperia's 2021 buyout of Newport Wafer Fab, presently recognized as Nexperia Newp... Read more