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China buys near-record US$40 bil of chip gear to beat US curbs
The move underscores the importance that the Chinese government and China's chip industry have placed on becoming self-sufficient.
January 22, 2024
Sector Focus
Chip recovery to help manufacturing turn corner in 2024
Singapore's semiconductor segment has already seen a bottoming and is staging a return in the coming year.
December 20, 2023
Digital Economy
Chip shortage signals need for more innovative semiconductors
Here's how semiconductor firms can address future needs.
December 15, 2023
Semiconductor
Samsung sees memory recovery next year after profit beat
Samsung predicted that memory chip prices will rise in the fourth quarter compared with the current quarter.
October 31, 2023
Investing strategies
Winners and losers in the global 'arms race' of generative AI
The darling of the S&P 500, Nvidia, has seen share price drops after new US export rules. Where should investors look to invest?
October 26, 2023
Semiconductor
Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) reaffirms commitment to cooperation
Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) reaffirms commitment to cooperating with industry leaders.
September 19, 2023
Artificial Intelligence
Baidu and Alibaba spearheading China’s AI charge, but chip curbs to hurt: Morningstar
Given the challenge of preventing hallucination in AI models, the AI industry is expected to be heavily regulated in China.
August 30, 2023
Digital Economy
Silicon Box opens $2 billion advanced semiconductor manufacturing factory in Singapore
Singapore-based Silicon Box has opened a $2 billion advanced semiconductor manufacturing factory.
July 20, 2023
Semiconductor
Japan renews chip plan, confirms sales goal of US$108 bil
The government has pledged financial support worth 330 billion yen for Rapidus and up to 476 billion yen for TSMC’s new factory.
June 06, 2023
Semiconductor
TSMC tempers capex outlook to US$32 bil as chip demand weakens
On Tuesday, chairman Liu talked up TSMC’s longer-term prospects while expressing confidence about a broader 2024 sector recovery.
June 06, 2023