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SoftBank invests $2 billion in Intel to boost US semiconductor industry
SoftBank invests $2 billion in Intel to boost US semiconductor industry
Intel receives a $2 billion lifeline from SoftBank as the US chipmaker restructures, slashes jobs and seeks to catch up with Nvidia and AMD.
Aug. 19, 2025
US may take stake in Intel to boost chip production
US may take stake in Intel to boost chip production
Trump criticises Intel leadership, urging board action.
Aug. 18, 2025
India must ramp up AI and chip production to meet global competition
India must ramp up AI and chip production to meet global competition
The Chief Economic Adviser argues that India needs to dramatically increase investment in AI and semiconductor manufacturing to ensure competitiveness with the United States and China.
Aug. 14, 2025
Nvidia holds record share of S&P 500
Nvidia holds record share of S&P 500
The chipmaker’s stock has soared since 2022, yet analysts warn that China tensions, power limits, and new rivals could threaten future growth.
Aug. 13, 2025
South Korean chipmakers avoid US tariffs through domestic investments
South Korean chipmakers avoid US tariffs through domestic investments
Samsung and SK Hynix avoid US tariffs by investing in American chip manufacturing plants in Texas and Indiana.
Aug. 7, 2025
Security flaw in Dell models affects millions
Security flaw in Dell models affects millions
No known attacks yet, but the vulnerability could have exposed passwords and biometric data.
Aug. 6, 2025
China demands Nvidia explain security flaws in H20 chips
China demands Nvidia explain security flaws in H20 chips
The H20 chips, designed for China, are now the focus of a cybersecurity inquiry by Beijing regulators.
Aug. 1, 2025
Nvidia resumes H20 chip orders amid US-China trade tensions
Nvidia resumes H20 chip orders amid US-China trade tensions
Reviving H20 chip sales to China with a 300,000-unit order, defying a US ban lift amid trade tensions.
July 29, 2025
Samsung chair heads to Washington amid chip deal with Tesla
Samsung chair heads to Washington amid chip deal with Tesla
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee has travelled to Washington shortly after announcing a substantial $16.5 billion chip supply deal with Tesla, involving semiconductors produced at Samsung’s Texas facility.
July 29, 2025
Europe builds quantum computers with glass and light
Europe builds quantum computers with glass and light
Europe's quantum ambitions face funding and commercialisation hurdles despite strong innovation
July 15, 2025
Huawei challenges Nvidia in global AI chip market
Huawei challenges Nvidia in global AI chip market
Huawei seeks foothold in AI chip markets across the Middle East and Southeast Asia as Nvidia faces export restrictions in China.
July 11, 2025
US targets Southeast Asia to stop AI chip leaks to China
US targets Southeast Asia to stop AI chip leaks to China
Washington aims to close loopholes as Chinese firms reroute Nvidia chip access through Southeast Asia, prompting tighter export rules.
July 8, 2025