The semiconductor industry’s news holds immense significance due to its pervasive influence on modern technology. From smartphones and computers to automotive and medical devices, semiconductors are integral to numerous products and sectors worldwide. Staying updated on international semiconductor news allows businesses and consumers to understand market trends, product developments, and potential disruptions in supply chains, impacting global industries.
U.S. leaders want to bring manufacturing home—but it’s not that simple. From high costs to missing infrastructure, American companies remain dependent on China’s unmatched factory ecosystem.
Intel’s Q1 2025 earnings preview signals deeper losses, over 22,000 job cuts, and major chip strategy shifts as U.S.-China trade tensions escalate
In 2025, U.S. import tariffs—from 10% to 145%—are reshaping supply chains and driving up costs across tech, energy, and auto sectors in China, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and India.
SK hynix delivered a standout Q1 with operating profit up 158% year-on-year, reaching 7.4 trillion won on strong AI-driven HBM3E and DDR5 demand.
Hanmi Semiconductor dominates the Thermal Compression bonder market with a 90% share as Micron's $14B High Bandwidth Memory investment
University of Pennsylvania unveils the first programmable photonic chip that trains neural networks using light.
Saudi Aramco has signed a landmark EV technology deal with Chinese giant BYD, targeting 30% electric vehicle adoption in the Kingdom by 2030.
The EU has fined Apple $570 million and Meta $228 million for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The UAE is making significant strides in gaining access to high-end AI chips, thanks to its historic $1.4 trillion investment commitment to the U.S.
Despite 67,000 open STEM positions in the semiconductor sector, American workers remain scarce. The CHIPS Act alone can’t fill the talent gap.
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