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ASML and SK hynix assemble industry-first 'commercial' High-NA EUV system at fab in South Korea
Initially for R&D use, until later this decade where it will transition to production
U.S. gov't revokes TSMC's authorization to ship tools to its fabs in China — special export license to be pulled by end of 2025
But TSMC vows to continue making chips on the mainland.
TSMC to reportedly raise quotes on advanced process nodes by up to 10% next year to pay for new fabs
Premium TSMC will raise 3nm–5nm chip prices by up to 10% in 2026 to fund new fabs and sustain margins as it expands 2nm production.
Amkor’s Arizona mega-plant could plug the holes in America’s chip ambitions
Amkor Technology has confirmed it will build a $2 billion advanced packaging and test facility on a 104-acre site in Peoria, Arizona, with construction beginning imminently.
TSMC reportedly cuts Chinese chipmaking tools from 2nm fabs as suppliers face scrutiny due to emerging new US restrictions
TSMC will no longer use Chinese-made equipment in its 2nm chip production lines, according to reports from both Digitimes and Nikkei Asia.
Intel confirms it has already received $5.7 billion from US government
The $5.7 billion investment will see the US government take a 10% stake in Intel, with the Commerce Department said to be ironing out the details.
Trio of current and ex-TSMC employees face combined 30 years in prison for stealing national core key tech
The trio is charged with violating Taiwan’s National Security Act and faces a combined 30 years in prison.
U.S. gov't seizes $7.4 billion semiconductor research fund created under Biden admin, calling it 'illegal'
Despite allusions to nepotism and corruption, the Commerce Department hasn't made clear what it wants to do with the newly clawed-back funds.
