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Japan’s top chip distributor eyes acquisitions in China, India
Japan’s top chip distributor eyes acquisitions in China, India
JAPANESE chip distributor Macnica Holdings is seeking possible acquisition targets in other parts of Asia, a sign of industry pressures to consolidate.Macnica, which sells chips made by the likes...
SMIC’s Nvidia-beating 120% stock rally faces chip war threats
SMIC’s Nvidia-beating 120% stock rally faces chip war threats
SEMICONDUCTOR Manufacturing International Corporation’s (SMIC) stock has more than doubled over the past two months on an expected boost from China’s self-reliance push, even amid risks tied to competition...
SMIC’s Nvidia-beating 120% stock rally faces chip war threats
SMIC’s Nvidia-beating 120% stock rally faces chip war threats
SEMICONDUCTOR Manufacturing International Corporation’s (SMIC) stock has more than doubled over the past two months on an expected boost from China’s self-reliance push, even amid risks tied to competition...
South Korea’s AI chip investor announces plan for share buybacks
South Korea’s AI chip investor announces plan for share buybacks
SK SQUARE, the holding company of SK Hynix, a maker of artificial intelligence chips, on Thursday (Nov 21) announced a plan to buy back shares and nominate an independent...
Nvidia’s AI chip demand still booming but slowing sales growth worries investors
Nvidia’s AI chip demand still booming but slowing sales growth worries investors
NVIDIA forecast fourth-quarter revenue slightly above estimates on Wednesday (Nov 20), but still failed to meet lofty expectations of some investors who have made it the world’s most valuable...
China says TSMC chip curbs undermine interests of Taiwan companies
China says TSMC chip curbs undermine interests of Taiwan companies
CHINA’S Taiwan Affairs Office said on Wednesday (Nov 13) that a US order to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to halt shipments of advanced chips to some Chinese customers...
Infineon forecasts sales decline on sluggish car chip demand
Infineon forecasts sales decline on sluggish car chip demand
INFINEON Technologies forecast revenue will decline in the 2025 fiscal year, missing analyst estimates, in a sign that demand from automotive customers in Europe and the US will remain...
Chip equipment maker ASMPT ends takeover talks with potential suitor
Chip equipment maker ASMPT ends takeover talks with potential suitor
HONG Kong-listed ASMPT, a global provider of technology and equipment used in the manufacture of chips, said on Monday (Nov 11) it has ended takeover talks with a potential...
Make new friends and boost hiring: How China’s chip industry plans to deal with Trump
Make new friends and boost hiring: How China’s chip industry plans to deal with Trump
CHINA’S semiconductor industry is readying itself for four more combative years under Donald Trump as US president by ramping up purchases of foreign chipmaking equipment and looking out for...
SMIC’s Nvidia-beating 120% stock rally faces chip war threats
SMIC reports profit jump, revenue growth as chip sector recovers
CHINA’S largest chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) reported on Thursday (Nov 7) a 58.3 per cent jump in third quarter net profit as the sector showed signs of...