Recent #Geopolitics news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago
1. Samsung invests $40B to build world's largest semiconductor cluster in Texas, expanding existing facilities and adding new chip plants; 2. The move addresses global supply chain vulnerabilities and U.S.-China tech competition, with CHIPS Act funding supporting domestic production; 3. Project faces challenges including workforce shortages, environmental concerns, and water resource management in drought-prone region.
GeopoliticsSupply Chainchip manufacturing
4 months ago
1. TSMC expands semiconductor production in the U.S. and Japan with government subsidies, facing challenges like construction delays and labor shortages in the U.S.; 2. Geopolitical tensions drive TSMC to diversify manufacturing bases to mitigate supply chain risks; 3. Japan's efficient subsidy distribution contrasts with U.S. bureaucratic hurdles, reflecting how state support shapes global chip industry dynamics.
GeopoliticsTSMC
8 months ago

➀ The Daimler and Benz Foundation launches the funding format 'Ladenburger Horizonte' to focus on research collaborations between German and African institutions in selected regions.

➁ The new funding measure addresses the growing scientific and political significance of African countries.

➂ Two research projects are selected to address urgent social challenges on the African continent.

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