Facing Wolfspeed’s looming bankruptcy, Renesas has signed a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with the SiC giant and expects to book a loss of about JPY 250 billion in the first half of fiscal 2025 (January to June), as noted in its press release. In the wake of this setback, Japanese media ou...

On June 24, automotive parts supplier Continental announced the establishment of a new business unit dedicated to semiconductors, marking a significant step into in-house chip development. To address the growing strategic demand for semiconductors in the automotive industry, Continental has entered ...

Micron’s record-breaking revenue in Q3 FY2025 was driven by a nearly 50% surge in HBM sales—and the momentum isn’t slowing. The U.S. memory giant now aims for a roughly 25% share of the HBM market by year-end, as noted by ZDNet. While its upbeat outlook draws market attention, the spotlight is...

While Beijing has yet to approve exports of certain rare-earth magnets used in U.S. fighter jets and missile systems, it is tightening control over the industry at a deeper level. According to the Wall Street Journal, China is now requiring firms to register technical staff and collect their passpor...

According to a report from South Korean outlet Business Post, Samsung Electronics appears close to securing Qualcomm as the first major customer for its next-generation 2nm foundry process. This development could mark a significant step toward reviving Samsung’s struggling contract chip manufactur...