1. The US government plans to award Samsung $6.6 billion to expand semiconductor production in Taylor, Texas; 2. The funding will support the construction of two chipmaking facilities and a research center; 3. The move aims to strengthen domestic semiconductor supply chains and counter China's growing influence in the industry.

1. The U.S. government announced billions in grants to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains; 2. Major semiconductor companies like TSMC and Samsung are expected to benefit, with investments targeting advanced chip production; 3. The move aims to counter China's technological rise and address global chip shortages impacting industries like automotive and electronics.

➀ Intel unveiled new Core Ultra processors targeting AI PCs and business computing; ➁ The new processors offer significant performance improvements over previous models; ➂ Intel introduced the Assured Supply Chain program to ensure transparency and reliability in the silicon manufacturing process.

➀ The Lebanon pager explosion incident highlights the importance of supply chain security, as Israel manipulated the supply chain to install explosive devices in pagers used by Hezbollah; ➁ The incident underscores the risks of relying on international supply chains, especially in geopolitical tense situations; ➂ It raises concerns about the potential for similar attacks on other communication devices, affecting global supply chains.