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Huawei’s new memory software could relieve pressure on China’s chip industry

by Harry Baldock | Aug 12, 2025

The latest breakthrough represents a significant boost for AI inferencing, reducing pressure on memory hardware

Trump rattles Asian chip market with threat of 100% tariffs

by Harry Baldock | Aug 7, 2025

Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100 percent tariffs on imported semiconductors has triggered a major shift across the Asian chip markets, with a distinct divide between firms punished by the measure and those benefiting from exemptions linked to U.S. investment.

Intel to spin off networking unit in latest streamlining effort

by Harry Baldock | Jul 29, 2025

Intel is set to spin off its networking and communications business, Network and Edge Group (NEX), as a standalone entity.

EU approves €227 million for Austrian semiconductor plant

by Georgia Sweeting | Feb 25, 2025

The European Commission has approved €227 million in funding to help Austrian semiconductor manufacturer ams Osram build a manufacturing plant in Premstätten, Austria.

Trump targets TSMC with Taiwan chip tariffs

by Harry Baldock | Jan 29, 2025

In a speech to fellow Republicans this week, newly reinstated US President Donald Trump said that the government would be targeting the Taiwanese semiconductor industry with major tariffs in a bid to boost the US chip ecosystem.

US-China trade war flares as both sides introduce new chip tech restrictions

by Harry Baldock | Dec 3, 2024

New US export controls on semiconductor technology this week have been met immediately by retaliatory measures from China

Intel presses pause on European chip fabs

by Georgia Sweeting | Sep 18, 2024

US chipmaker Intel has said it will pause its plans for new chip factories in Germany and Poland for two years, citing lower-than-expected demand and financial pressures.

Intel cuts 15,000 jobs as it seeks $10bn cost savings

by Harry Baldock | Aug 2, 2024

Intel has this week revealed that it is laying off over 15,000 workers, saying it will cut 15% of its workforce in efforts to streamline the business.

New UK govt boosts tech security ties with India

by Harry Baldock | Jul 25, 2024

News The UK–India Technology Security Initiative will focus on everything from telecoms equipment...

US govt allocates $285m for chip-focussed digital twins institute

by Harry Baldock | May 9, 2024

This week, the US government has announced that it is seeking proposals from companies to establish and operate a new CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute focused on digital twins for the semiconductor industry.

BT to represent telecoms industry’s interests on new Critical Imports Council

by Harry Baldock | Apr 17, 2024

Today, the UK government has announced the first meeting of the newly formed Critical Imports Council, a group formed to ‘help safeguard flows of vital goods such as medicines and smartphone chips’.

TSMC wins $6.6bn CHIPS Act subsidy

by Georgia Sweeting | Apr 8, 2024

News The funding will allow the USA to produce 20% of the world’s leading semiconductors by 2030 ...

China-US tit for tat sees China ban Intel and AMD chips from government hardware

by Harry Baldock | Mar 26, 2024

With sanctions showing little signs of abating and domestic chip capabilities expanding, China is preparing to take the next step on its quest for self-sufficiency, announcing that government computers will no longer make use of US technology.

Japanese government pledges $307m to NTT, Intel, and SK Hynix for chip project

by Harry Baldock | Jan 31, 2024

Today, the Japanese government has announced it will provide roughly $307 million in subsidies for a semiconductor project backed by NTT, Intel, and SK Hynix

South Korean president backs semiconductor mega cluster investment

by Georgia Sweeting | Jan 15, 2024

The South Korean government has announced its support for plans to develop a new semiconductor production cluster just outside Seoul, as the country attempts to consolidate its chip production efforts. The cluster, which will be built across 21 million square metres of land, is expected to create 3 million jobs over the next twenty years, according to a report from the Yonhap news agency.