semiconductors
TSMC’s profit surges 58% on AI-driven chip demand
The Taiwanese chipmaker makes the vast majority of the world’s most advanced semiconductors
Singapore semicon firms not yet feeling the pinch from Iran energy crisis: industry body
But a prolonged crisis could eventually squeeze manufacturing margins
Semicon industry body targets next wave of chip growth with new photonics committee, talent partnerships
The tie-ups include developing deep-tech talent and India-Singapore semiconductor collaboration
Johor-Singapore SEZ master plan said to be nearing completion; data centres, semiconductors draw interest
Panellists point to growing interest in sectors aligned with the zone’s cost, infrastructure advantages
Chip-designer SkyeChip inks Malaysia IPO underwriting deal with Maybank, CIMB
The offering comprises 400 million new shares, or 22.3% of the company’s enlarged share capital
Competition watchdog greenlights GlobalFoundries’ acquisition of Advanced Micro Foundry
Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore notes the merger has not resulted in a substantial lessening of competition within Singapore
Japan approves additional 631.5 billion yen for chipmaker Rapidus
The support is part of the government’s efforts to boost domestic production of advanced semiconductors and strengthen chip supply chains
Broadcom signs long-term deal to develop Google’s custom AI chips
Demand for custom chips has surged in recent years
Nvidia chips probe in S’pore: CFO of local tech firm becomes fourth executive to be charged
Jenny Lim of Aperia Cloud Services was handed one charge for fraud by the District Court in Singapore on April 2.
Chinese chipmakers claim nearly half of local market as Nvidia’s lead shrinks
Beijing pushes domestic chips over foreign tech to cut dependence and bolster local alternatives
