With Trump warning a couple of days ago that Malaysia could face a separate 25% tariff starting August 1, chipmakers in the country are hitting pause on investments as they await clarity on U.S. tariffs, according to Bloomberg. Citing remarks from Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association presi...

While TSMC plans to exit the gallium nitride (GaN) wafer foundry business by 2027, industry heavyweight Infineon is ramping up its efforts. Leveraging its strong IDM model, Infineon, according to its press release, is advancing its scalable GaN production on 300mm wafers, with first customer samples...

According to Japanese media outlet Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, U.S.-based silicon carbide wafer producer Wolfspeed is reportedly moving toward filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This development is prompting Japanese firms—including Renesas Electronics, which holds a 10-year supply agreement ...

According to a report from ijiwei, Marvell Technology has agreed to sell its Automotive Ethernet business to Infineon Technologies AG for USD 2.5 billion in cash. The deal includes Marvell’s Brightlane Automotive Ethernet portfolio and related assets, and is expected to close within calendar year ...

Once a rising star alongside AI chips, power semiconductors are now feeling the heat from a sluggish EV market. According to ijiwei, citing Nikkei, major players are slashing jobs and pushing back investments, with layoffs topping 8,800. Power semiconductors, vital for EV range and home appliance...