Foxconn Begins Construction of $2 Billion AI Server Factory in Mexico
Foxconn's Guadalajara facility will assemble Nvidia-based AI server racks for US hyperscalers, reducing dependence on Taiwanese factories.
Semiconductors
Samsung Foundry Secures Major Qualcomm Order for 2nm Chips
Qualcomm has committed to using Samsung's 2nm GAA process for a portion of its next-generation Snapdragon chips, a significant win for Samsung Foundry.
SMIC Achieves 5nm-Equivalent Process Without EUV Lithography
SMIC is producing 5nm-class chips using multi-patterning DUV techniques, a workaround that avoids reliance on restricted EUV machines.
SK Hynix Reports Record Profits on AI Memory Demand
SK Hynix earned $4.7 billion in operating profit last quarter as high-bandwidth memory sales for AI applications continue to surge.
Japan Allocates $13 Billion for Domestic Semiconductor Revival
Tokyo is betting big on chips, with a $13 billion investment targeting advanced logic and memory manufacturing on Japanese soil.