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Is the semiconductor cycle turning?
"He who controls the spice, controls the universe." Are semiconductors the new "spice" of our world, and what are its prospects?
April 13, 2022
Sector Focus
Semiconductors: The gold of 2021, and maybe 2022
2021 has seen simple, precision-made pieces of silicon become worth their weight in gold. How long will this gold rush continue?
December 23, 2021
Semiconductor
Qualcomm's outlook adds to signs that chip crunch is easing
Even with the supply challenges, the company is benefiting from the growing appetite for smartphone chips
November 04, 2021
Semiconductor
Alibaba unveils one of China's most advanced chips
Alibaba is answering Beijing’s call to invest in cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing capacities.
October 19, 2021
Semiconductor
Intel pledges to retake innovation crown
Intel is still the biggest chip maker but has lost its technology edge to TSMC and Samsung
July 27, 2021
Semiconductor
GlobalFoundries expands Singapore presence amid global semiconductor boom; local counters to gain
GlobalFoundries' expansion here has highlighted the increasingly volatile world that semicon companies are in despite a boom.
June 25, 2021
Semiconductor
Japan needs billions now to stem chip decline, top advisor warns
Chips shortages that have crimped global production of everything from refrigerators to game consoles to cars this year
June 22, 2021
Disruption and Digitalisation
$5,899 PCs sign of pandemic blues
Last year, smartphones shipment dropped 5.9% over 2019; PC sales rose 12.9% and is seen to grow by another 18.2% this year
March 19, 2021
Global Economy
One of the world's most stubborn central banks gives in
SINGAPORE (July 22): Asia’s most stubborn central bank just reversed course. With the US Federal Reserve all but certain to renew its easing cycle at the end of the month, the Bank of Korea (BOK) preemptively cut its benchmark interest rate to 1.5% from
July 19, 2019
Grab partners Samsung to drive digital inclusion in Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE (Feb 1): Grab and Samsung Electronics today announced that they have signed a multi-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to drive digital inclusion in Southeast Asia.
February 01, 2018