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Industrial policy’s deceptive new clothes
Industrial strategy — even if launched with the best intentions —always saps the vitality of private economic efforts.
September 26, 2024
News
Amazon updates homegrown chips, even as it grows Nvidia ties
The company also unveiled Trainium2, an updated version of a processor designed for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
November 29, 2023
Semiconductor
ASML's big bet on China is starting to backfire
"We're businesspeople, not politicians. The laws of physics in China are the same as here."
February 19, 2023
Global review
Integral role of semiconductors in the digital era
It is unavoidable for the global demand for semiconductors to continue to grow over the long run
September 13, 2022
US Economy
Make America invest again
The experiences of many countries suggest that the hardest part of a major economic transition is the beginning
August 18, 2022
Results
TSMC quarterly profit beats expectations as margins recover
Capacity constraints have limited TSMC's ability to fully capitalise on the boom
October 14, 2021
Global review
Chip shortage spirals beyond cars to phones and game consoles
Chips are in short supply as more digital devices are bought and used around the world.
February 10, 2021
Manufacturing
Custom chip woes sees Sony cut Playstation 5 production estimates by 4 million
Sony's shares erased gains and closed down 2.4% Tuesday, their lowest level since July.
September 16, 2020