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India launches $10 billion scheme to attract semiconductor companies
India has approved a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme with an outlay of $10 billion to develop a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem. Read more…
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TSMC plans new factory in Japan for long-term demand; short term tight
TSMC announced plans to build a factory in Japan to meet long-term appetite for chips near-term, tight supplies will continue into 2022. Read more…
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Jio delays launch of low-cost smartphone citing semiconductor shortage
Jio delays the launch of a low-cost smartphone it is developing with Google to November, citing an industry-wide semiconductor shortage. Read more…
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Taylor, Texas, lures Samsung chip plant plans with big tax breaks
The city of Taylor, Texas plans to offer extensive property tax breaks if it is chosen by the South Korean tech giant Samsung for chip plant. Read more…
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Global semiconductor shortages to worsen as COVID ravages Malaysia
Eyes have been on Taiwan amidst the shortages in car chips, but automakers must brace further as Malaysia faces surging coronavirus numbers. Read more…
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Taiwan tells US it is doing all it can to address shortage of semiconductors
Taiwan tells US it is doing all it can to address the global shortage of semiconductors, a problem that has idled some auto production lines. Read more…
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Global shortage of semiconductors could last several years: Intel CEO
Intel Corp’s CEO said at a trade show in Taiwan on Monday it could take several years for a global shortage of semiconductors to be resolved. Read more…
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China advances chip self-sufficiency amid global semiconductor shortage
China is making rapid progress in its chipset self-sufficiency charge, but the global chip shortage has highlighted the vulnerability of an overconcentrated supply chain to geopolitical tensions. Read more…
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Rush of Chinese tech companies venturing into semiconductor chip sector
Smartphone maker Xiaomi has joined a rush of Chinese tech companies venturing into the semiconductor sector with a new smartphone chip. Read more…
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Governments subsidizing semiconductor factories – money no object
Governments around the world are subsidizing the construction of semiconductor factories as chip shortages hobbles industries. Read more…
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Shortage of semiconductors impacting vehicle production in India
Indian automotive component industry body not clear to what extent a global shortage of semiconductors will impact vehicle production. Read more…