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China to pivot $50 billion chip fund to fighting U.S. squeeze
By Anton Shilov published
The focus will be on lithography and chip design software

Microsoft's own AI chip delayed six months in major setback
By Stephen Warwick published
A new report says Microsoft's in-house AI chip is delayed and won't be as good as Nvidia Blackwell when it finally does launch.

Top semiconductor toolmaker launches talent competition in China
By Anton Shilov published
ASML launches an online competition in China to boost lithography awareness and recruit talented engineers for its operations in the country.

Intel hosts Direct Connect Asia event in Seoul — company tries to lure Samsung Foundry clients in its own backyard
By Anton Shilov published
Intel Foundry hosts its first Direct Connect Asia event in Korea, targets local chip designers, automotive industry.

Semiconductor industry faces critical talent crisis
By Anton Shilov published
Premium The semiconductor industry is experiencing strong growth and soaring demand, but a worsening shortage of engineers, managers, and technical talent threatens to undermine its ability to grow further.

China vows to retaliate against Taiwan for blacklisting Huawei, SMIC from chip tech
By Anton Shilov published
Taiwan's blacklisting of 601 Chinese firms, including Huawei and SMIC, over national security concerns have provoked fierce condemnation from Beijing, which threatened retaliatory measures.

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek reportedly using shell companies to try and evade U.S. chip restrictions
By Stephen Warwick published
Nvidia says DeepSeek lawfully acquired H800 chips, not H100

Power utility built $95 million 500-megawatt power substation for Intel's $100 billion Ohio fab, but six-year delay leaves it idle
By Anton Shilov published
Intel has once again postponed the launch of its Ohio chip plant, which is now expected in 2031, leaving utility AEP Ohio with an idle $95 million substation.
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