Semiconductor
Fearing US blacklisting, Chinese chipmaker SMIC asserts its tech is civilian-use-only
SMIC is a leader in a semiconductor industry built up by the ruling Communist Party in an effort to reduce China’s reliance on foreign tech.
Now, US puts a stop to Huawei's chances to access US chip technology even through third parties
The Semiconductor Industry Association, representing American chipmakers, said Monday it will cause significant disruption to the industry.
Isolated by US, Huawei can produce smartphone chips no more
Huawei CEO Yu Chengdong said Friday that production of the company’s high-end Kirin 9000 chipset would stop from September 15.
Chipmaker SMIC set for a huge IPO as China looks to make semiconductor sector self-reliant
SMIC is China’s biggest contract manufacturer of chipsets, and the country's hope to make its tech firms non-dependent on US chipmakers.
China warns US on Huawei suppression, says all measures will be taken to safeguard rights
Under new rules, foreign semiconductor makers that use American technology must obtain a US licence to ship semiconductors to Huawei.
Intel, Taiwanese chip maker express interest in building semiconductor plant in US
Concern about relying heavily on chips from Taiwan, South Korea and China had begun even before the coronavirus outbreak
Huawei US blacklisting knocks semiconductor stocks
The selling was particularly amplified as investors exited bullish positions built up in the trade-sensitive sector in recent months.
Samsung C&T, Samsung Electronics almost double cost of finishing new chip line
The contract covers finishing work on the line at Samsung Electronics’ Hwaseong plant on South Korea’s west coast.
Part-organic device may help make bendable smartphones
The invention opens the door to a new generation of high-performance electronic devices that will be biodegradable.
Samsung's first-quarter profit seen at USD 13.7 billion
The world’s largest semiconductor and smartphone maker is expected to forecast a 46 per cent jump in operating profit.