chipmaking
Coverage of chipmaking in the Nexus archive.
- Inside South Korea’s chipmaking cram schools
In South Korea, private tutors are operating 'cram schools' that teach basic semiconductor knowledge. These programs also assist prospective workers by polishing CVs for individuals hoping to join the lucrative chipmaking sector.
- Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity
Taiwan-based computer chipmaker TSMC plans to invest an additional $100 billion to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States. The announcement highlights a significant commitment to increasing U.S. chip production.
- Apple commits $30 billion to Broadcom for U.S. chipmaking push
Apple is expanding its partnership with Broadcom through a $30 billion-plus chipmaking agreement, marking its largest U.S. manufacturing commitment to date.
- The Download: the future of chipmaking and Anthropic’s government clash
ASML’s $400 million extreme-ultraviolet lithography machine is critical for advanced chipmaking, but its dominance faces growing challenges. Anthropic’s AI model Fable triggered a U.S. government export control, leading the company to revoke access to its AI models. Longevity research into cellular reprogramming is gaining attention as scientists explore reversing aging.
- For China’s ailing developers, retail frenzy greets semiconductor side-hustles
Chinese property developers struggling with business challenges are diversifying into semiconductor production, leading to significant stock price surges for some listed companies. This shift has triggered a retail investor buying frenzy in the A-share market, with 'chip-themed stocks' becoming highly favored.
- For China’s ailing developers, retail frenzy greets semiconductor side-hustles
Chinese property developers are diversifying into semiconductor production to revive their struggling businesses, leading to significant stock price surges for some listed companies. This shift has triggered a retail investor frenzy in China's A-share market, with 'chip-themed' stocks becoming highly sought after.