Startups
Malaysian chip-focused venture fund to invest in over 10 startups
Blue Chip founder says $209m fund helps country's semiconductor industry
Semiconductors
Semiconductors
Japan's Renesas learns to weather downturns in semiconductors
Chipmaker maintains high profit margin via acquisitions and inventory controls
Semiconductors
SK Hynix returned to profit in Q1 on AI chip leadership
South Korean chipmaker to expand production capacity as demand expected to rise further
Semiconductors
TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026
Taiwan chip titan aims to secure leading position and capture AI demand
Semiconductors
Samsung starts mass production of most advanced NAND memory
286-layer product boosts data storage capacity by 50%, aiding AI
Semiconductors
New York woos Japan companies to join Micron in nascent chip hub
State economic development chief offers suppliers tax breaks and cheap clean energy
Technology
SoftBank to spend $960m to boost computing power for generative AI
Japanese telecom company hopes Nvidia chips help develop top models
Technology
Asian chip shares open lower on Nvidia drop and AI concerns
South Korean and Taiwanese suppliers among most affected by tech sell-off in West
Semiconductors
Malaysian trade minister touts 'neutrality' to grow chip industry
Zafrul says 'earthquake-free' location also attractive for multinationals
Semiconductors
Chip stocks face correction as TSMC cuts industry outlook
Global uncertainties spur profit-taking across markets
Technology
Japan's Sakura Internet snags $130m of Nvidia's next-gen chip
Order is part of AI push and follows hefty government subsidy for company
Technology
SK Hynix partners with TSMC to develop advanced AI chips
Asian chipmakers aim to supply next-generation high-bandwidth memory for Nvidia
Semiconductors
TSMC says global tech recovery 'not fast enough' despite AI boom
World's biggest chipmaker warns of potential global oversupply of less-advanced chips
Semiconductors
Japan chip materials maker JSR seeks to scale up after $6bn takeover
Effort to reshape industry draws both support and pushback
Companies
Fujifilm boosts spending to $12bn, focusing on health care, chip material
Japanese group will also be on lookout for M&A deals, CEO says
Semiconductors
Thousands of Samsung employees rally for better working conditions
Union steps up pressure on management but cautious about striking
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Announcements
Nikkei to remove JSR from Semiconductor Stock Index
Chipmaking material maker likely to delist following tender offer
Trade
Japan's exports grow on semiconductor equipment sales to China
Overseas shipments rose 7.3%, while imports fell 4.9% in March
Semiconductors
Japan's Kioxia hopes to go public in 2024 as memory chips recover
Chipmaker tries again for listing as AI spread stimulates business outlook
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Taiwan earthquake proves chip industry's resilience
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Semiconductors
Tokyo Electron expected to see profit rebound on AI demand
Fellow Japan chip equipment makers Disco, Lasertec to reap similar gains
Technology
OpenAI explores collaboration with Japan's semiconductor industry
ChatGPT operator opens first Asia office in Tokyo to expand B2B operations
Semiconductors
Samsung ramps up U.S. chip investment to $45bn with $6.4bn grant
Third and final CHIPS act funding for advanced chips follows Intel and TSMC awards
Semiconductors
Malaysia's Sarawak seeks to turn itself into a chip design hub
SMD Semiconductor CEO says the state has background and experience to succeed
Electronics
Samsung falls behind rivals as leaders avoid risk
Innovation taking back seat to short-term results, employees say