Semiconductor

Semiconductor slowdown drags Kobay Technology’s 2Q net profit

KOBAY Technology Bhd's second-quarter net profit slumped 37.8% to RM9.03 million in the period ended Dec 31, 2022 (2Q23) against RM14.52…

2 months ago

Brutal earnings from Intel signal changing of guard in chips

From Intel Corp. to SK Hynix Inc., some of the world’s largest semiconductor makers stunned investors with brutal losses heading…

2 months ago

South Korea posts record trade deficit as exports tumble

South Korea posted a record trade deficit in January as exports slumped in response to deteriorating global semiconductor demand and…

2 months ago

Chip giant TSMC plans to cut spending to offset falling near-term sales

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. predicted sales below analysts’ estimates and said it will reduce spending as the chip industry braces…

3 months ago

E&E sector to generate RM495b in export earnings by 2025, says Mida

MALAYSIA'S Malaysia’s electrical and electronics (E&E) sector is expected to contribute RM120 billion to the country’s GDP and generate RM495…

4 months ago

Key ASIC wins 2 contracts worth over RM26m

KEY ASIC Bhd has bagged two application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) contracts worth over RM26 million over three years. It told…

4 months ago

Intel says it’s on course to regain chip production leadership

Intel Corp. is hitting all the targets it has set on a path to regain leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, according…

4 months ago

Taiwan’s TSMC surges most since July 2020, tracking tech rally

Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. surged more than 8%, tracking a broader tech rally after a slower US inflation…

5 months ago

Micron reaching milestones in sustainability

by FAREZZA HANUM RASHID  MICRON Technology has been making strides in its sustainability initiative since it began investing in environmental,…

5 months ago

Unisem net profit jumps 53% to RM61.7m in 3Q

by S BIRRUNTHA / graphic TMR UNISEM (M) Bhd's net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (3Q22) jumped…

5 months ago

TSMC said to suspend work for Chinese chip startup amid US curbs

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has suspended production of advanced silicon for Chinese startup Biren Technology to ensure compliance with US…

5 months ago

Chip industry’s China crisis hammers Lam but may spare ASML

The Biden administration’s trade restrictions on China are wreaking havoc with the chip-equipment industry, but a pair of company forecasts…

5 months ago

Chip giant TSMC has no good news for the world

EXECUTIVES at the world’s most important chipmaker made a valiant attempt at calming global nerves last Thursday over the outlook…

5 months ago