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Micron Secures $6.165 Billion in Government Subsidies to Boost U.S. Memory ManufacturingNews

Micron Secures $6.165 Billion in Government Subsidies to Boost U.S. Memory Manufacturing

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced its decision to provide $6.165 billion in government subsidies to Micron Technology. This funding supports Micron's ambitious "20-Year Vision," which includes a $100 billion investment in New York and a $25 billion investment in Idaho to build new semiconductor manufacturing facilities. These projects are expected to create approximately 20,000 new jobs. The subsidy forms part of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act initiative aimed at bolstering domestic semiconductor production.

Chongqing Boosts Investment in Integrated Circuit Industry with New Angel FundNews

Chongqing Boosts Investment in Integrated Circuit Industry with New Angel Fund

Chongqing's Western Science City has announced the launch of the Western (Chongqing) Science City Angel Fund, aiming to accelerate technological innovation and the growth of early-stage companies. The fund boasts a total size of 5 billion RMB, with an initial phase of 3 billion RMB. Individual projects can receive up to tens of millions in investment, targeting startups in sectors such as intelligent connected vehicles, integrated circuits, and biopharmaceuticals.

Global Chip Equipment Sales to Hit Record High in 2024News

Global Chip Equipment Sales to Hit Record High in 2024

The SEMI organization has announced that global chip equipment sales are projected to reach an all-time high of $113 billion in 2024, marking a 6.5% year-on-year increase. This estimate surpasses SEMI's mid-2023 forecast of $109 billion and exceeds the previous record of $107.4 billion set in 2022. SEMI also predicts continued growth in subsequent years, with sales rising by 7% to $121 billion in 2025 and a further 15% to $139 billion in 2026, setting new records each year.

Bloomberg: Apple Set to Launch First 5G Modem Chip in 2024News

Bloomberg: Apple Set to Launch First 5G Modem Chip in 2024

Apple is reportedly gearing up to introduce its long-awaited 5G modem chip, according to Bloomberg. Insiders reveal that Apple’s 5G modem project, in development for over five years, will debut in spring 2024, initially featured in the new iPhone SE model. This marks the first hardware update for the iPhone SE series since 2022.

Fujian Jingxu Semiconductor Completes Main Construction of Phase II ProjectNews

Fujian Jingxu Semiconductor Completes Main Construction of Phase II Project

Fujian Jingxu Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. (Jingxu Semiconductor) has achieved a significant milestone as the main factory building for its Phase II project in the Shanghang Industrial Park's Jin-Tong Industrial Zone is now complete. The project has progressed to interior and exterior wall finishing, with mechanical, electrical, and ventilation installations, along with fine-tuning, slated to begin after the Lunar New Year.