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China targets Nvidia with antitrust probe, escalating US chip tensions

The investigation comes after the US last week launched its third crackdown in three years on China's semiconductor industry

EU probes Nvidia over potential bundling practices in AI chip market

The company has seen high demand from customers involved in generative AI and accelerated computing for its chips

US lawmakers raise concerns in new export rules on China's chip access

They criticised the introduction of the 'License Exception Restricted Fabrication Facility,' a list-based approach which they argued would be ineffective in protecting US national security

Any US tariffs on Brics nations could impact semiconductor supply: Malaysia

Trade minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said Malaysia was closely monitoring developments after US President-elect Donald Trump said Brics members would face 100 per cent tariffs

Maharashtra aims $1 trillion GDP with growth in manufacturing, services

Maharashtra plans to double its GDP to $1 trillion by 2030, focusing on manufacturing, EVs, semiconductors, and power reforms while maintaining its lead in FDI inflows and boosting infra development

Microchip Technology pauses Chips Act application amid inventory woes

The struggling chipmaker was in line for $162 million in grants from the Chips and Science Act to support plants in Oregon and Colorado

Japanese firms eager to set up semiconductor units in India: Deloitte

Japanese firms are keen to set up semiconductor units in India and they have all the expertise and specialisation to partner with domestic firms, Deloitte has said. It also said that skilled workforce, funds and continuation of support measures are key to push growth of the semiconductor sector in India. Japanese firms are "super enthusiastic" about India, Shingo Kamaya, Deloitte AP and SRT Leader, Deloitte Japan said. In July, Japan became the second Quad partner after the US to sign an agreement with India for the joint development of the semiconductor ecosystem and maintain the resilience of its global supply chain. The two countries signed the memorandum for semiconductor design, manufacturing, equipment research, talent development and to bring resilience in the semiconductor supply chain. With around 100 semiconductor manufacturing plants, Japan is among the top five countries to have a semiconductor ecosystem. Japan houses companies that are global leaders in raw form of .

Latest US crackdown on China's chips hits semiconductor toolmakers

Effort to hobble Beijing's chipmaking ambitions will also hit Chinese chip toolmakers Piotech and SiCarrier Technology with new export restrictions as part of the package

Govt scraps registration for some items under chip import monitoring system

The government has removed mandatory registration of certain electronic integrated circuits under the chip import monitoring system. Under the system, importers of these items would have to provide advance information in an online system for import and obtain a registration number by paying a specific amount of registration fee. "The requirement of compulsory registration under chip imports monitoring system has been discontinued with immediate effect," according to a notification of the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT). The items included electronic integrated circuits, memories and amplifiers.

Lam Research to offer onsite support for Tata Electronics' chip fab in Guj

Lam Research India's virtual fab platform, 'Semiverse', is used by fabs and customers globally to simulate fabrication processes

Japan's top chip distributor Macnica eyes acquisitions in India, China

Yokohama-based company, which often draws comparisons with factory automation provider Keyence Corp., may also conduct acquisitions to expand into other arenas, such as cybersecurity

Nvidia showcases AI model that can modify voices, generate novel sounds

It joins other technologies shown by startups such as Runway and larger players such as Meta Platforms that can generate audio or video from a text prompt

Age of AI is here as it is 'most important' for all times: Nvidia CEO Huang

The greatest challenges of our time, unimaginable challenges to overcome in the past, all of a sudden seem possible to tackle, Nvidia CEO added

Eyeing level playing field to cater to nation's aspirations: Priyank Kharge

The minister for IT and biotechnology and rural development and Panchayat Raj, government of Karnataka, said the state should get its share of such opportunities as it is a hub for IT services exports

Asian shares cautious ahead of Nvidia result, dollar gives back gains

Nasdaq futures rose 0.2 per cent on Wednesday on top of a 1 per cent jump overnight, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was flat and Tokyo's Nikkei slipped 0.3 per cent

Taiwan seeks economic partnership with EU to boost semiconductor ties

Speaking at a Taiwan-EU investment forum in Taipei, Lai said that facing the threat of expanding authoritarianism, Taiwan and the EU must form a strong democratic umbrella and build secure supply

Will source chips from India for the world: MediaTek's Finbarr Moynihan

Finbarr Moynihan talks about MediaTek's India strategy, automotive play, and its alliance with Nvidia

In addition to services, we should become product nation: HCL co-founder

Ajai Chowdhry tells that India's strength is in design but it is used by global companies to develop their products in India, which needs to change

Taiwan central bank chief doubts Trump may penalise nation for chip biz

Taking lawmaker questions, Taiwan central bank governor Yang Chin-long said that the semiconductors and other tech products manufactured on the island are materials of such strategic importance

US seeks transparency on chip exports to China amid security concerns

The companies receiving the inquiry include KLA, Applied Materials, Lam Research, Tokyo Electron, and ASML