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Huawei-Changan smart car partnership expands to include chips: Report
China's Huawei Technologies is expanding its smart car partnership with state-owned Chongqing Changan Automobile Co Ltd to include the design and development of auto-use semiconductors
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Chip shortage crisis enters 'danger zone', wait time reaches all time high
The gap between ordering a chip and taking delivery increased to 17 weeks in April, according to one research.
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Chip shortage to cost automakers $110 bn in revenues in 2021: AlixPartners
The global semiconductor chip shortage will cost automakers $110 billion in lost revenues this year, consulting firm AlixPartners said, as it forecast the crisis will hit the production of 3.9 million
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Despite shortage, global semiconductor market to hit $522B in 2021
This represents a 12.5 per cent year-over-year growth, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC).
 "Despite shortage, global semiconductor market to hit $522B in 2021")
Intel will 'focus' less on buying back company stock: CEO Pat Gelsinger
The chief executive of the biggest US chip-maker, Intel Corp, said the company is going to curb its focus on buying back its own stock
 "Intel will 'focus' less on buying back company stock: CEO Pat Gelsinger")
Chip shortages make manufacturers prioritise how to allocate resources
Manufacturers are warning that production will continue to be affected because of the deepening chip crisis.
On the horizon: A semiconductor war
As a global shortage of semiconductor looms, it would make sense for India to focus on chip design rather than manufacturing
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Intel PC chip sales rise, but profit forecast falls short: Details here
Intel fumbled new manufacturing technology in recent years, causing it to fall behind rivals such as Advanced Micro Devices Inc and Nvidia Corp in the race to make faster, smaller chips
 "Intel PC chip sales rise, but profit forecast falls short: Details here")
Tessolve raises $40 mn from Singapore's Novo Tellus at $100 mn valuation
The funding will be used by Tessolve, a Hero Electronix venture, to drive further growth through acquisitions and organic investments
 "Tessolve raises $40 mn from Singapore's Novo Tellus at $100 mn valuation")
Chip shortage casts shadow on China's auto industry recovery: Details here
Auto industry executives are rattled by a global shortage of semiconductors which is hitting production in China
 "Chip shortage casts shadow on China's auto industry recovery: Details here")
Semiconductor shortage: Hyundai to suspend key car plant in South Korea
Hyundai Motor said on Friday that it will again suspend the Sonata-producing plant in South Korea for two days next week due to an electronic parts shortage.
TSMC books 19% Q1 profit growth; says chip shortage likely last into 2022
The firm said it is doing all it can to increase productivity and alleviate a worldwide chip shortage
 "TSMC books 19% Q1 profit growth; says chip shortage likely last into 2022")
Ford details new production cuts due to global chip shortage: Details here
Ford said in March it expected the semiconductor shortage to cost between $1 billion and $2.5 billion
 "Ford details new production cuts due to global chip shortage: Details here")
Intel promises help for automakers as Biden works to fix chips shortage
The global chip shortage stems from a confluence of factors as carmakers, which shut plants during the Covid-19 pandemic last year
Next victim of chip shortage will be home internet routers as supply chokes
Sharp coronavirus manufacturing shutdowns a year ago were exacerbated by a prolonged surge in demand for better home broadband equipment
 "Next victim of chip shortage will be home internet routers as supply chokes")
Last day to submit EoI for semiconductor fabrication units pushed back
Firms need more time to prepare their DPRs: Govt
 "Last day to submit EoI for semiconductor fabrication units pushed back")
Chinese phone, car, home appliance firms join semiconductor rush
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Smartphone maker Xiaomi has joined a rush of Chinese tech companies venturing into the semiconductor sector, announcing on Wednesday a new chip to help smartphone cameras process images.
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Stellantis, Nissan, Nio cut more production due to chip shortage
Stellantis NV and Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio became the latest carmakers to announce new production cuts as a result of a global semiconductor chip shortage
 "Stellantis, Nissan, Nio cut more production due to chip shortage")
Centre targets global majors for semiconductor fabrication plants
MeitY draws up list of potential players
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Joe Biden to press for funds to boost chip manufacturing amid shortfall
Biden also signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at addressing the global semiconductor chip shortage that has alarmed the White House and members of Congress, administration officials said
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