BIZARRE: 17 - What They Never Told You

Dutch semiconductor machine export restrictions to come into force in September

The Dutch government says companies that create machines that make advanced processor chips will be required to have an export license before they can be sold overseas starting in September

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

Saha Group agrees to forge gold venture

Saha Group, one of Thailand leading consumer goods conglomerates, is diversifying into the gold business.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2023

BITS alumnus donates US $1 million for semiconductor research centre in Hyderabad campus

With the seed capital from an alumnus the BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus is to establish a centre of excellence in semiconductor research

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023

Semiconductor fab: the unfinished agenda

To set up a semiconductor fabrication plant in India is not mere hubris. There is a growing market. There are also strategic reasons: India’s susceptibility to coercion increases due to its dependence on the import of semiconductors.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

Delta shares slump after SET imposes curbs

Shares of Delta Electronics (Thailand) Plc, which have shot up this year to become the country’s most valuable stock, slumped on Tuesday as the Stock Exchange of Thailand imposed trading curbs to quell unexplained gains. Analysts also queried the surge in its valuation.

Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2023

Gruha Jyothi applications go up to 1,61,958 on second day of registration

As more people were able to access the portal to apply for Gruha Jyothi scheme on Monday, the number of those who registered on the platform doubled to 1,61, 958 (up until 5.30 p.m) from Sunday’s total of 55,000. A total of 1,06,958 consumers registered on Monday.

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

Buy, Sell, or Hold: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)

Technological advancements and soaring requirements for chips could drive the semiconductor industry’s long-term growth. Given this backdrop, should investors buy, sell, or hold the chip stock Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)? Read on to find out….

StockNews.com · Jun 14, 2023

With $1.4 billion investment, Texas hopes to sprint to the front of the microchip manufacturing race

Microchips are increasingly present in every day life, from phones and laptops to cars and washing machines. Gov. Greg Abbott approved last week a stimulus package in an effort to shore up the supply chain after the pandemic’s disruptions.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 13, 2023

Investors eyeing tech startups

Japanese investors are interested in Thai tech startups, supporting their business expansion to regional markets, says an executive of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri).

Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2023

Ex-Samsung exec charged with stealing trade secrets to create copycat chip factory in China

South Korean prosecutors have arrested and indicted a former executive of Samsung Electronics suspected of stealing trade secrets while attempting to establish a copycat computer chip plant in China

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023