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VanEck Launches China Semiconductor ETF to Expand Investor Access to Domestic Chip Industry Growth

VanEck launched the VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (Nasdaq: SMHC), a strategy designed to give investors pure-play exposure to China's domestic semiconductor industry, a segment of the market that sits outside of conventional semiconductor allocations. SMHC extends VanEck's semiconductor franchise, which includes the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and the VanEck Fable...

26 Jun 2026 | Friday | NEWS
SPHERE AX and Blaize Partner to Advance AI Semiconductor Solutions for the Global Physical AI Market

SPHERE AX (CEO: Yunha Park), a company specializing in Vision AI and Edge AI Computing, announced that it signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Blaize Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZAI, Nasdaq: BZAIW) ("Blaize"), a global AI semiconductor company based in El Dorado Hills, California, U.S.A., and will pursue joint development and commercialization of AI semiconductor-b...

26 Jun 2026 | Friday | NEWS
Jeennifer Chen of PI USA on Advancing Precision Motion Control for Semiconductor Manufacturing and High-Tech Automation

  In this interview with Semicon Leaders Asia, Jennifer Chen, Product Line Manager for Air Bearings and Precision Motion Systems at PI USA, shares insights into the future of precision positioning technologies and intelligent motion control. She explains how PI’s V-783 platform leverages advanced motion control, nanometre-resolution feedback systems, and high-performa...

25 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Interaction
U.S. Semiconductor Firms Accelerate AI and Supply Chain Investments as Industry Priorities Shift, ISG Reports

U.S. semiconductor companies are accelerating investments in AI-focused chip development, advanced packaging technologies and new supply chain strategies as semiconductors become increasingly critical to digital transformation and economic competitiveness, according to a new research report published by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research a...

24 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
UNIST Develops Multifunctional Memristor for Low-Power 6G and Satellite Communications

Researchers at South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a new semiconductor device designed to reduce power consumption and hardware complexity in next-generation communication systems, including satellite networks, defence applications and future 6G infrastructure. The breakthrough centres on a multifunctional memristor capable of performing both sig...

23 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
India Emerges as Strategic Growth Hub in Expanding Global Semiconductor Industry

India is increasingly being viewed as a strategically important player in the future of the global semiconductor industry, as demand for advanced chips accelerates amid the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, believes the semiconductor sector could surpass US$1.5 trillion in value by the...

23 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
Micron Shares Hit Record High Ahead of Key Earnings Test

Shares of memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology finished the week at a record level, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company's position within the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem. The stock's strong performance comes amid sustained optimism surrounding demand for advanced memory products, particularly high-bandwidth memory (HBM), which has become a critical ...

22 Jun 2026 | Monday | NEWS
Coherent Gains Ground as AI Networking Demand Supports Growth Outlook

Shares of optical networking and photonics specialist Coherent ended a shortened trading week modestly higher, supported by continued investor confidence in the long-term growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company has emerged as a key beneficiary of the rapid expansion of AI data centres, where demand for high-speed optical connectivity is increasing alongside the deployment of...

22 Jun 2026 | Monday | NEWS
Pacer Advisors More Than Doubles Stake in Cirrus Logic

Investment management firm Pacer Advisors substantially increased its position in semiconductor company Cirrus Logic during the latest reporting period, signalling continued institutional confidence in the chip designer's growth prospects. According to a recent regulatory filing, the asset manager more than doubled its stake in Cirrus Logic during the fourth quarter, acquiring an additional 236,5...

22 Jun 2026 | Monday | NEWS
Global Semiconductor Market to Surpass USD 1 Trillion by 2031, Driven by AI, EVs and Advanced Packaging

Mordor Intelligence has published its latest analysis of the semiconductor industry, highlighting sustained expansion driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure, electric vehicle adoption, advanced packaging technologies, and increasing investments in domestic chip manufacturing ecosystems.  According to the industry analysis, the semiconductor industry size stood at USD...

19 Jun 2026 | Friday | NEWS
SandboxAQ Secures $500 Million CHIPS Award to Advance Domestic Semiconductor Materials Innovation

SandboxAQ announced a definitive agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce's CHIPS Research and Development Office for a $500 million award to address one of the most urgent challenges in American manufacturing: the foreign control of critical materials and chemistries that are essential to semiconductor manufacturing. The award provides funding to develop novel molecules and formulatio...

18 Jun 2026 | Thursday | NEWS
TSMC and Amkor Forge Decade-Long Partnership to Strengthen US Semiconductor Ecosystem

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) and Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) announced a 10-year agreement to foster a strong partnership that will enhance advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities in Arizona, strengthening and accelerating investment in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain ecosystem. The agreement establishes a collaboration framework for TSMC to procure f...

17 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
SEEQC Joins NORDTECH Initiative to Advance Scalable Quantum Chip Manufacturing in the US

SEEQC, Inc. (“SEEQC” or the “Company”), a developer and manufacturer of scalable, energy-efficient digital chips for quantum computing systems, announced its participation in a four-year Microelectronics Commons Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) program. As one of eight U.S. Microelectronics Commons hubs, NORDTECH collaborates with regional part...

17 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
Rapidus Secures Additional ¥150 Billion to Advance 2nm Semiconductor Production

Rapidus Corporation announced that it has completed an additional funding round of 150 billion yen (equivalent to about $943 million USD) from the Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA), Japan, an independent administrative agency under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) based on the "Act on Facilitation of Information Processing." Earlier this year...

10 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
Olivier Blachier of Entegris on Accelerating Next-Generation EUV Adoption Through Materials Innovation and Industry Collaboration

In this interview with Semicon Leaders Asia, Olivier Blachier, President, Materials Solutions, and SVP, Chief Innovation Officer at Entegris, shares insights into how strategic collaboration across the lithography ecosystem is accelerating the adoption of next-generation EUV technologies. He highlights the importance of Metal Oxide Resists, ultra-high-purity materials handling, a...

10 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
Amtech Raises $60 Million to Expand Semiconductor Packaging and Wafer Substrate Business

Amtech Systems, Inc. ("Amtech") (NASDAQ: ASYS), a manufacturer of equipment, consumables and services for semiconductor device packaging, wafer production and device fabrication, announced the closing of its oversubscribed underwritten public offering of 2,926,829 shares of common stock, at a public offering price of $20.50 per share, for total gross proceeds of $60 million before deducting underw...

5 Jun 2026 | Friday | NEWS
SEMIFIVE Showcases 3D-IC and Big Die AI Chip Innovations at SAFE Forum 2026

SEMIFIVE, a leading global provider of custom AI semiconductor (ASIC) solutions, announced its participation in the Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE™) Forum 2026 in San Jose. At this forum, Brandon Cho, CEO and co-founder of SEMIFIVE, will deliver a presentation titled "Leading 3D-IC/Big Die Solution for AI Innovation." He will share SEMIFIVE's advanced design expertise in AI and Hi...

4 Jun 2026 | Thursday | NEWS
Emtar Technologies Named Semiconductor Startup of the Year at CHIPS NORTH Summit

Emtar Technologies Inc., a Canadian semiconductor company developing next-generation wireless SoCs and RF front-end solutions for satellite communications and non-terrestrial networks, announced it has received the “Semiconductor Achievement Award: Startup of the Year” at the CHIPS NORTH Executive Summit, hosted by Canada’s Semiconductor Council. The award recognises emergi...

2 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
Polar Semiconductor, LLC and Nexperia B.V. Partner to Expand US Power MOSFET Manufacturing Capacity

Polar Semiconductor, LLC and Nexperia B.V. announced a strategic collaboration to manufacture next‑generation power MOSFET devices at Polar Semiconductor’s U.S.-- based wafer foundry. The partnership supports an expanded power MOSFET portfolio while strengthening supply for customers worldwide. By combining Polar’s deep expertise in power semiconductor manufacturing and ongoing capa...

29 May 2026 | Friday | NEWS
SEMI Foundation Launches First Regional Workforce Hubs to Strengthen US Semiconductor Talent Pipeline

The SEMI Foundation, serving as the Hub Operator for the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), announced the launch of the first four Regional Nodes of the NNME, marking a major national milestone in the effort to build America's microelectronics and semiconductor workforce at unprecedented scale. Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Tech...

28 May 2026 | Thursday | NEWS

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