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Chipmaker Vishay buys Newport Wafer Fab in $177 million deal

The UK's largest chipmaking facility has been bought by American semiconductor firm Vishay in a $177 million deal.

Evening Standard

Why is China considered a threat to the UK and how is the Government responding?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confronted Chinese premier Li Qiang hours after news emerged of two arrests under the Official Secrets Act.

The Independent UK

What is a semiconductor? Rishi Sunak plans partnership with Japan

The UK Government is reportedly set to announce a computer chip partnership with Japan, but what would this mean?

Evening Standard

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Company warns hundreds of jobs could go at Newport Wafer Fab if government blocks takeover

The plant employs around 500 people

Wales Online

Blocking Chinese takeover of UK chip firm ‘bad news’ for Wales, says boss

Government ordered Nexperia to sell 86% of its shareholding in company formerly known as Newport Wafer Fab

The Guardian - UK

Former owners of UK's biggest microchip firm Newport Wafer Fab poised to reacquire the plant

It comes after the UK Government has ordered Nexperia to divest its ownership of the UK's biggest microchip plant based in Newport

Birmingham Post

British chipmaker IQE urges government support for industry as Newport Wafer Fab review delayed again

Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng began a review into a deal to acquire the Newport Wafer Fab in May citing national security concerns

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Kwarteng blocks takeover of Pulsic by Hong Kong rival over security concerns

Business secretary says move to protect Bristol-based electronic design firm ‘necessary to mitigate the risk’

The Guardian - UK

Decision on sale of UK’s biggest chip maker to Chinese-owned firm delayed

New national security legislation used to allow more time to scrutinise £63m deal for Newport Wafer Fab

The Guardian - UK

Compound semiconconducter cluster needs swift decision on Newport Wafer Fab says Economy Minister

Nexperia said it has invested £160m in its two UK fabs over the last 15 months

Birmingham Post

Two Major Tech Deals Come Under UK Government Scrutiny

The U.K. will review Altice USA Inc's (NYSE:ATUS) increased stake in BT Group plc (OTC:BTGOF) after Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng exercised new takeover powers focusing on national security, reports CNBC. The company announced that the U.K. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is "calling in" its deal with Altice, which telecom magnate Patrick Drahi owns. BT Group said it…

Benzinga

Chinese acquisition of UK's leader microchip plant being reviewed on national security grounds

The UK Government has confirmed an assessment of the deal by Chinese-owned firm Nexperia to acquire Newport Wafer Fab

Birmingham Post

Kwasi Kwarteng launches inquiry into proposed takeover of Newport Wafer Fab

The business secretary says deal will be scrutinised under new National Security and Investment Act

The Guardian - UK

Government deepens probe into Chinese purchase of graphene maker Perpetuus Group

Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said the deal presents national security concerns and asked for further investigation

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Birmingham Post

UK Government has small window to call in Chinese takeover of chip maker Newport Wafer Fab

The UK Government said Nexperia's takeover of the South Wales chip maker is still being considered

Birmingham Post

US congressmen call for Chinese takeover of Welsh tech firm Newport Wafer Fab to be overturned on security grounds

Nine congressmen have raised concerns with President Joe Biden over the takeover of microchip plant Newport Wafer Fab

Wales Online

Why one of Wales' leading tech firms needs to come out of Chinese ownership

The UK Government needs to use legislation to intervene on the acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab by Nexperia

Birmingham Post

Why Boris Johnson needs to intervene on Chinese ownership of Newport Wafer Fab

The Newport-based chip maker can become a key player in the role of fast-charging electric vehicle charging points

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Wales Online

UK Government review into Chinese takeover of Newport company 'hasn't even started'

Concerns have been raised about the deal

The Independent UK

Security review finds no grounds to block Chinese takeover of UK’s biggest microchip firm

Senior Conservatives calling on Kwasi Kwarteng to block sale of Newport Wafer Fab to subsidiary of Chinese company

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