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Foxconn’s subsidiary, Shunsin Technology Vietnam, is investing $80 million in Bắc Giang to produce chips for export to the U.S., EU, and Japan, with full operations expected by December 2026. The project will cover 44,343.8 m², create about 1,450 jobs, and aligns with Foxconn’s expanding footprint in Vietnam. 

The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded $18 million to Edwards Vacuum to establish a new manufacturing plant in New York, bolstering domestic production of critical dry vacuum pumps for semiconductor manufacturing. This strategic investment aims to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain, create jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, ultimately enhancing national security and economic resilience.

Following Intel's announcement to postpone the construction of a wafer fab in Germany, American chip maker Wolfspeed also shelved its plan to build a semiconductor factory in Ensdorf, Germany.

The U.S. Department of Energy has proposed tripling the nation's nuclear power capacity by 2050 to meet the soaring energy demands of AI and data centers. Nuclear power is seen as a crucial solution to provide consistent, carbon-free energy, especially as renewable sources like wind and solar are intermittent. While companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are investing in nuclear energy initiatives, challenges such as regulatory hurdles and waste management remain significant.

The U.S. Department of Defense is investing $70 million to boost domestic manufacturing and technological innovation, particularly in printed circuit boards, quantum computing, and other critical technologies. This funding aims to strengthen the U.S. supply chain, reduce reliance on foreign sources, and foster technological advancements for national security.

TechInsights predicts that by 2025, laptops based on Arm architecture processors will account for 20% of global laptop shipments, and by 2029, this proportion will double to more than 40%, which means that the x86 architecture large-scale transformation

The semiconductor industry's relentless pursuit of smaller, faster chips is driving a surge in demand for high-purity quartz components. As manufacturers worldwide expand their production capabilities and adopt advanced technologies like EUV lithography and HAR etching, quartz is emerging as a critical material. With major players investing heavily in R&D and expanding their fabs, the future of the quartz market looks promising. While challenges like supply chain disruptions and environmental regulations persist, the overall trend is undeniably positive.

According to the latest report released by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) earlier this week, global semiconductor sales reached US$53.1 billion in August 2024, a year-on-year increase of 20.6% and a month-on-month increase of 3.5%, setting a record high in total sales.

The latest data from Canalys shows that Lenovo continues to maintain its leading position in the global PC market. In the third quarter of 2024, Lenovo's global PC shipments reached 16.5 million units, a year-on-year increase of 3%, and its market share increased to 24.8%......

The FICCI report reveals a $15 billion investment opportunity from Taiwan in India’s key manufacturing sectors, including electronics, semiconductors, renewable energy, and automotive components. Taiwan's advanced technology aligns with India's goals for local production under Make in A new report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) reveals a $15 billion investment opportunity from Taiwan in India's key manufacturing sectors. As India scales up its manufacturing capabilities, Taiwan, renowned for its technological expertise, is emerging as a critical partner. Targeted sectors include electronics, semiconductors, renewable energy, and automotive components—integral to India’s industrial transformation.