Unlike Dutch chip tool giant ASML, which recently signaled stronger-than-expected demand from China, Applied Materials struck a more cautious tone for the current quarter, with U.S. export curbs and tariffs continuing to pressure sales in China, one of its key markets, according to Reuters and Bloom...

According to a Reuters report, India's cabinet has approved a 37.06 billion rupee (USD 435 million) semiconductor plant to be developed as a joint venture between HCL Group and Taiwan's Foxconn. Citing India’s Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the report states that the plant will have a m...

Amid tariff pressures, TSMC is ramping up new capacity both at home and overseas. According to CNA and MoneyDJ, the foundry giant plans to build nine new facilities in 2025—eight fabs and one advanced packaging plant—across its global footprint. Most of the newly added capacities will feature...

According to The Elec, Samsung plans to outsource the production of photomasks used in memory chip manufacturing. Until now, the company has produced all photomasks in-house to prevent technology leakage. The Elec states that Samsung is reportedly evaluating potential suppliers for lower-end photom...

After stunning the semiconductor equipment market with around 30 chipmaking tools at SEMICON China, SiCarrier, regarded to be tied with Huawei, now seeks $2.8 billion in its first fundraising round, according to Reuters. The deal, drawing strong interests from state firms, funds, and local invest...