Keywords: Semiconductor


Global semiconductor equipment spending surges as AI drives chip demand

The global semiconductor manufacturing equipment market is entering a powerful investment cycle, driven largely by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, advanced computing and high-performance memory. Goldman Sachs has significantly raised its forecasts for wafer fabrication equipment (WFE)......

Thermo Fisher targets 15%-20% customer growth in India as biopharma sector expands

Thermo Fisher Scientific expects its customer base in India to grow by 15% to 20% over the next five years, as expanding biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing activity drives demand for laboratory and drug-development technologies. The US-based life sciences company is targeting continued double-digit......

South Korea’s Lee calls for Gwangju airbase relocation by 2028 to speed up chip hub

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for the relocation of a military airbase in Gwangju by mid-2028, seeking to accelerate the development of a major semiconductor manufacturing cluster in the southwestern city. Speaking Monday, Lee instructed the Defence Ministry to advance the relocation......

Apple tests China’s CXMT memory chips for iPhones and MacBooks, report says

Apple has been testing memory chips produced by Chinese semiconductor maker CXMT for use across products including iPhones and MacBooks, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The move could help Apple address pressure on component supplies as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence......

Tesla and SpaceX unveil $16.8 billion Terafab project to expand advanced chip manufacturing

Tesla and SpaceX have announced plans for a major semiconductor manufacturing initiative known as Terafab, a project valued at approximately $16.8 billion that aims to strengthen advanced computing capabilities for future technologies. The planned facility in Texas reflects the growing importance of......

SK Hynix approves $38 billion chip investment to expand South Korea manufacturing

SK Hynix has approved a multi-year investment programme worth approximately $38.3 billion, reinforcing its long-term strategy to expand semiconductor manufacturing capacity and strengthen South Korea's position in the global memory chip industry. The decision marks one of the company's most......

Eight South Korean students detained after attempting to enter US military base

Eight South Korean university students have been detained after allegedly attempting to enter Osan Air Base, a major United States military installation south of Seoul, during a protest linked to concerns over the country’s semiconductor industry and artificial intelligence strategy. According......

Google backs $200 billion initiative to expand AI chip infrastructure

Google is reportedly leading a major investment initiative valued at approximately $200 billion to accelerate the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and strengthen the global supply of advanced AI chips. The ambitious project is expected to support the growing demand for high-performance......

Nasdaq futures rise as AI optimism lifts markets ahead of earnings and economic data

Nasdaq futures moved higher on Tuesday as renewed optimism around artificial intelligence demand boosted investor confidence ahead of a busy session focused on corporate earnings, economic indicators and global developments. Technology stocks received support after stronger-than-expected outlooks from......