Chipmakers

South Korea Plans $10 Billion Boost for Semiconductor Industry in 2025

24 days ago

In a strategic move to fortify its semiconductor sector, South Korea is gearing up to allocate $10 billion in support for its chipmakers in 2025. This initiative comes in light of the persistent global chip shortage and an escalating competition among nations to dominate the crucial semiconductor industry. South Korea, home to giants like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, is positioning itself to not only sustain but also enhance its standing in the global technology landscape.

Applied Materials' Cautious Outlook Indicates Slowdown in Chipmaking Investments

1 month ago

In a recent development in the semiconductor industry, Applied Materials, a prominent supplier of equipment for chip manufacturers, has issued a forecast that suggests a hesitation in spending among chipmakers. This cautious outlook comes in response to various challenges faced by the industry, including fluctuating demand and geopolitical tensions that have affected global supply chains.

Inside Intel: Unraveling the Challenges of a Chipmaker's Turnaround

3 months ago

Intel Corporation, once a stalwart in the silicon semiconductor industry, finds itself trying to grapple with the tendency of recording considerable challenges while attempting to navigate the trending downturn. Chipmaking giant Intel-named for innovation and technological prowess-faces a mire of operational and strategic woes that threatens its position in today's increasingly competitive market. While engineering a comeback, not at one instance does Intel find it smooth sailing; instead, it's finding obstacles at which solutions would need to be sought after, some quite immediately, others long-term.

Tokyo Electron Prepares for Major Expansion in India as Modi Lures Chipmakers

3 months ago

In what could be a turning point for India's semiconductor sector, Tokyo Electron Ltd, one of the world's biggest chipmaking equipment suppliers, is all set to scale up its Indian operations. This comes at a time when the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making an all-out effort to woo top international chipmakers to establish manufacturing facilities in India.