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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...
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While rolling out a fresh wave of layoffs—reportedly cutting over 500 Oregon jobs by July 15 as part of broader plans to cut 15–20% of manufacturing roles—Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan bluntly told employees he no longer sees Intel as a leading chipmaker, not even in the top 10, according to Oregon Liv...
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Intel’s latest round of layoffs is reportedly underway, affecting employees in both the U.S. and Israel, according to Oregon Live and CTech. Oregon Live reports that the company began widespread job cuts on July 7, likely to impact thousands of workers. However, Intel has not disclosed how many ro...
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Amid speculation that Intel may halt promotion of its 18A process to foundry customers, another initiative is reportedly under review. According to Wccftech, citing German outlet ComputerBase, industry sources suggest that Intel is considering abandoning its glass substrate efforts. As noted by C...
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According to Reuters, Intel is reportedly considering a major shift in its foundry business, aiming to move away from its 18A node in favor of the next-generation 14A process for new foundry clients—where it believes it can gain a competitive edge over TSMC. The move is part of Intel’s broader e...