South Korea Pumped $24B in Semiconductor Amid the Global Race
On Tuesday, South Korea revealed a major boost in its support for the semiconductor industry, increasing the aid package to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion) — a 25% jump from the 26 trillion won package announced last year. This strategic move comes amid increasing pressure on the government to enhance
UMC Launches $5 Billion Chip Plant in Singapore
Taiwan’s second-largest chipmaker, United Microelectronics Corp (UMC), has just marked a major milestone by opening a cutting-edge semiconductor plant in Singapore. The new facility, worth a whopping $5 billion, is set to bolster UMC’s global production capacity amid a booming demand for advanced chips. Located in the Pasir Ris Wafer
Geopolitical Paradigm Shift Caused By Semiconductor Chips
There was a time when stones were the pinnacle of technology for mankind. But gone are the days when humans sat about all day around banging rocks. We have come a long way ever since. Technological advancements are changing the way we live and perceive the world we live in.
Japan Unveils Massive $65B Strategy for Chip Development
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a $65 billion initiative on Monday to strengthen Japan’s chip and artificial intelligence sectors through subsidies and various financial incentives. The program, set to deliver support totalling 10 trillion yen (approximately $65 billion) by the fiscal year 2030, reflects a global push by nations
Malaysia’s Tech Triumph: Infineon Opens Mega Chip Factory
“Infineon is to set up a semiconductor chip factory worth around $10 billion.” Malaysia is gaining more high-scale demand for the global supply chain, so Infineon Technologies opened a major semiconductor manufacturing complex in the country. Malaysia is attracting huge tech investment by creating over 4,000 job openings. The company
