Semiconductors23 Nov 2025Japan's high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hubThe country once led the world in semiconductors and electronics, but over the years it fell behind Taiwan, South Korea and China.23 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Dutch government suspends intervention into chipmaker NexperiaThe move comes after Beijing blocked exports of the firm's chips in response to the Hague intervening into Chinese-owned chipmaker.19 Nov 202510 Nov 2025China exempts chips used by carmakers from export curbsThe block on exports of the company's chips had raised fears that European car production would be hit.10 Nov 20253 Nov 2025China to ease chip export ban in new trade deal, White House saysNexperia chips are vital in car production and there were concerns from manufacturers about the damage a shortage could have. 3 Nov 20251 Nov 2025China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands rowEU-China chip disputes alarmed carmakers amid concerns it could halt global car productions1 Nov 202531 Oct 2025Nvidia strikes bumper AI deals with Asia tech giantsFresh from $5 trillion valuation, global chips giant Nvidia has signed deals with LG, Hyundai and Samsung31 Oct 202514 Oct 2025Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firmThe move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China. 14 Oct 20255 Oct 2025How China is challenging Nvidia's AI chip dominanceBeijing has urged local firms to use homemade chips. But is China ready to turn away from Nvidia?5 Oct 20253 Sep 2025US revokes TSMC's licence on China-bound techThe move blocks TSMC from shipping US-made tech to its facility in China.3 Sep 2025...
