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U.S. Mulls 1:1 Rule on Domestic vs. Imported Chips – Implications for the Semiconductor Supply Chain
The U.S. is reportedly weighing a new “1:1 rule” that would require chip makers to match domestic production to their imported volumes - a move that could reshape global supply chains and give preferential treatment to major foundries. OEMs and supply chain players...
Alibaba Enters AI Race, Challenges Nvidia
Alibaba has launched its own AI accelerator, underscoring semiconductor sovereignty as a strategic priority amid global supply-chain pressures. Its T-Head Parallel Processing Unit (PPU), built with domestic foundries, is explicitly designed to navigate U.S. export...
CS Chua, MD of Infineon, Driving Semiconductor Expansion in Asia Pacific, Bullish on India
CS Chua, President and Managing Director of Infineon Technologies, is leading the company with vision, resilience, and a clear focus on growth opportunities. Infineon Technologies delivers advanced semiconductor solutions powering everything from automotive systems to...
First F-47 Fighter Production Begins, Uses Next-Gen Warfare Semicon Chips
Boeing has officially launched production of the first U.S. F-47 sixth-generation stealth fighter, marking a new era in air dominance. Behind its cutting-edge design lies a silent force multiplier: advanced semiconductor chips that elevate its combat power,...
From FinFET to Gate-All-Around Devices: Atomic-Level Simulation Unlocks the Future of Chip Innovation
Transistor technology is at a turning point as the world races to design faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient chips. With global competition intensifying, atomic-level simulation is proving to be the hidden engine powering the shift from FinFET to...
Shariman Jamil – From Silicon Valley to Sarawak: Vision for Malaysia’s Chip Future
Shariman Jamil, Chief Executive Officer of SMD Semiconductor, leads Malaysia’s only state-backed design house dedicated to building a full semiconductor design ecosystem in Sarawak. SMD Semiconductor develops chip IP, trains design engineers, and builds industry...
Luc Van den Hove, CEO of imec: Driving Global AI Through Nanoelectronics and Digital Tech
Luc Van den hove, President & Chief Executive Officer of imec, leads Europe’s premier nanoelectronics and digital technologies research organization. imec drives cutting-edge semiconductor R&D, from AI-ready architectures to health and smart-city applications....
IBM, AMD Forge Alliance to Develop Quantum-Centric Supercomputing
IBM and AMD have announced a strategic partnership to develop quantum-centric supercomputing architectures, aiming to integrate quantum computing with high-performance computing (HPC) and AI accelerators. This collaboration seeks to tackle complex problems beyond the...
Trump Meets Tech Giants, Discuss AI and Semiconductor Investments at White House Dinner
At a high-stakes White House dinner on September 4, 2025, President Trump met with America’s most powerful tech leaders to discuss AI, semiconductors, and domestic infrastructure. The gathering highlighted the escalating competition to secure supply chains and fuel...
China’s Xi, Russia’s Putin, and North Korea’s Kim Unite in Beijing; Trump on Sidelines as Alliance Reshapes Global Defense, Electronic Warfare
A powerful convergence in Beijing signals a new axis of influence, as China's Xi Jinping welcomed Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un in a show of unity that challenges Western dominance. Their coordinated display of military might, electronic...