Keywords: Semiconductor industry


Intel prepares another round of layoffs as it restructures its data center business

Intel is preparing another round of workforce reductions as the US semiconductor giant moves forward with a broad restructuring aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening its competitive position in the technology sector. The latest cuts are expected to affect the company’s data center division,......

AMD unveils Helios AI system as it challenges Nvidia’s dominance with Microsoft support

AMD is stepping up its challenge to Nvidia in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure market with the planned launch of Helios, a large-scale computing system designed specifically for demanding AI workloads. The new platform represents one of AMD's most significant efforts......

Global semiconductor equipment market set to reach record $229.5 billion by 2028

The global semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry is heading toward a historic milestone, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and the growing demand for advanced computing technologies. According to projections from international industry association SEMI,......

ASML plans €20,000 employee retention bonus to secure workforce through 2030

ASML, the world's leading manufacturer of semiconductor lithography equipment, is preparing a new employee retention initiative that would grant eligible staff a bonus valued at €20,000 for remaining with the company between 2027 and 2030. The Dutch technology group confirmed the proposal after......

Taiwan indicts former TSMC employee over alleged theft of semiconductor trade secrets for China use

Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted a former employee of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) over allegations of stealing sensitive semiconductor trade secrets that could have been used in China. The case highlights growing concerns over the protection of advanced chip technology as competition......

CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO draws strong backing despite cautious chip market sentiment

Chinese semiconductor manufacturer CXMT Corp has secured robust institutional support for its $8.6 billion initial public offering, even as global volatility in semiconductor equities has tempered investor enthusiasm across the technology sector. According to the company's latest regulatory filing,......

India expands semiconductor strategy with $13.3 billion investment boost

India has approved a major expansion of its semiconductor development programme, allocating an additional 1.28 trillion rupees ($13.3 billion) in new funding to strengthen the country’s position in the global chip industry. The decision reflects New Delhi’s ambition to build a more competitive......

AI boom drives TSMC to record first-half revenue in 2026

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, posted record revenue growth during the first half of 2026, supported by surging global demand for advanced semiconductors used in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure. The......

Samsung accelerates Yongin semiconductor plant launch to meet AI chip demand

Samsung Electronics is accelerating the development of its semiconductor manufacturing network by bringing forward the launch of its first chip fabrication plant in Yongin, South Korea. The facility is now expected to begin operations in 2029, two years earlier than originally planned, as the company......