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The German government has said that it would be investing billions into the country’s domestic semiconductor sector, in an attempt to strengthen Germany’s global competitiveness, and reduce dependence on countries such as China and the US.

Vice Chairman Young Hyun Jun, Head of DS Division, to also lead Memory Business
New Head for Foundry Business; CTO for Foundry Business newly-created
Future Business Division to be led by Hansung Ko

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電), the world’s biggest contract chipmaker, yesterday held an equipment installation ceremony for its first 2-nanometer fab in Kaohsiung, six months ahead of schedule, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) said.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電) has announced that its Arizona subsidiary will expand its apprenticeship program to include more aspects of the manufacturing process.

Government set to shoulder more of financial burden for Yongin chip cluster

CHIPS Investment of up to $7.865 Billion Reinforces U.S. Supply Chain Security and Supports Multiple Projects in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oregon

CHIPS Incentives Awards in New Hampshire and New Mexico Would Advance U.S. Supply Chain Security of Important Components for Defense Capabilities

The global wafer foundry industry will grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% from 2024 to 2029, reaching US$270 billion, driven by AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications that will gear up demand for advanced processes and advanced packaging making them the primary growth driver for the sector, according to DIGITIMES Research's latest report forecasting the global wafer foundry industry performance until 2029.

Nov 22 (Reuters) - Robert Bosch (ROBG.UL) said on Friday the company plans to cut up to 5,550 jobs, the latest sign of struggle in Germany's creaking auto sector, which is grappling with competition from cheaper Chinese rivals and weak demand.

AMSTERDAM, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The European Commission should expand plans to strengthen its computer chip sector to include "foundational and legacy" semiconductors, where much of the region's strengths lie, the head of industry group ESIA said on Friday.