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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
Semiconductor
Chip equipment maker ASMPT draws takeover interest, sources say
Alternative investment firm PAG is among those that have expressed interest in taking the Hong Kong-listed company private.
March 10, 2023
Semiconductor
Historic crash for memory chips threatens to wipe out earnings
The memory-chip sector, famous for its boom-and-bust cycles, had changed its ways.
January 30, 2023
Broker's Calls
Maybank Securities downgrade AEM Holdings to 'sell' as margins could be impacted
In addition to the downgrade, Maybank's Jarick Seet has also lowered his target price to $3.08.
January 09, 2023
Broker's Calls
CGS-CIMB upgrades GVT to ‘hold’ in light of China reopening
The analysts say that their 'hold' call is premised on GVT's ability to onboard new front end customers.
January 06, 2023
Tech
Applied Materials to build new $600 mil facility in Singapore by 2024
The facility is expected to open its doors by 2024.
December 22, 2022
Broker's Calls
Chip manufacturers in China most impacted by chip war, global companies less so: DBS
The restrictions will affect Chinese semiconductor companies to manufacture advanced chips, as they require key foreign tech.
November 23, 2022
Results
UMS reports record revenue and profits for 9MFY22, declares third dividend of 1 cent per share
UMS CEO and chairman Andy Luong commented that the figures "have smashed all previous records."
November 11, 2022
China Focus
Chip bans impact business with China
The implications of Biden's chip ban go well beyond semiconductors, says Guppy.
October 28, 2022