Shigeru Ishiba

Japanese Government Unveils Ambitious $65 Billion Tech Investment Plan to Boost Semiconductor and AI Sectors

In a sweeping move to bolster Japan’s technology sectors, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged an unprecedented $65 billion in public aid to the nation’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries. The funding plan, which targets strategic expansion through fiscal 2030,...
TSMC- Huawei

U.S. Orders TSMC to Cease Advanced Chip Shipments to China, Heightening Tensions in Semiconductor Industry

With the U.S. government’s restrictions on Chinese technology capabilities, the United States has instructed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to halt shipments of advanced semiconductor chips to Chinese customers. These chips, which are integral to high-level artificial intelligence (AI) applications,...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)

TSMC Expected to Report 40% Leap in Third-Quarter Profits Amid AI Boom

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, is on track to report a significant surge in third-quarter profits, driven by unprecedented demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The company is expected to announce a net profit of...
US-China tech war

China Raises Alarm Over U.S. Policies on Semiconductor and Connected Vehicles, Citing Global Market Disruptions

China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, voiced strong objections to the United States' ongoing semiconductor policies and restrictions on Chinese-connected vehicles during a call on Tuesday with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. At the heart of Wang’s appeal was a...
China Semiconductor

China’s Semiconductor Lithography Advances: Self-Sufficiency Amid Global Skepticism

China’s ambitions to develop a self-sufficient semiconductor industry have taken center stage in the ongoing technological rivalry between the U.S. and China. The country's most recent advance in semiconductor lithography technology has drawn significant attention and, with it, widespread skepticism...
vietnam semiconductor industry

Vietnam’s Rising Role in Global Semiconductor Industry Amid US-China Chip Wars

Vietnam is emerging as a crucial new player in the global semiconductor industry, benefiting significantly from the ongoing US-led efforts to reduce dependency on China for critical technology components. As tensions in the semiconductor industry intensify due to geopolitical factors,...