Tech
UK Chip Startup Fractile Hits $7 Billion Valuation
British AI chip startup Fractile raised $720 million in a Series C round, valuing it at $7 billion with UK state backing.
Category: Chipset
World Business News
Apple Shares Fall as Memory Costs Cloud Margin Outlook Despite Record US$114.5 Billion Quarter
Apple posted record September-quarter revenue of US$114.5 billion and EPS of US$2.10, but its shares fell about 4% after it guided December-quarter gross margin…
World Business News
Advantest First-Half Net Profit More Than Doubles to ¥368.1 Billion, Raises Full-Year Forecasts on AI Chip Testing Demand
Advantest's net profit for the six months to September rose about 117% to ¥368.1 billion on AI chip testing demand, and the company raised…
World Business News
Kospi Slides for Sixth Session After Chip Rout Over China Memory Rival
South Korea's Kospi fell 5.46% on Tuesday as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix tumbled on concerns over China's CXMT, then slipped another 0.44% on…
Chipset
Four Malaysian Firms Secure ARM Technology Access Approvals
Four Malaysian companies received six approvals for ARM technology, enhancing local innovation and positioning in the semiconductor market.
Tech
Malaysia Strengthens Semiconductor Front-End with Arm Partnership
Malaysia partners with Arm, granting tokens to three firms to drive IC design, aiming for locally made chips within three years.
Chipset
Samsung Becomes South Korea’s First $1 Trillion Company Amid AI and Chip Boom
Samsung crossed the $1 trillion market value milestone, driven by AI smartphones, booming semiconductor demand and advanced chip manufacturing growth.
Chipset
Malaysia, India Eye Semiconductor Collaboration to Strengthen Trade Ties
Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong says Malaysia seeks to join India’s semiconductor growth, citing complementary strengths and shared trade potential.
Chipset
Malaysia To Signs New Semiconductor Deal With Brazil
Malaysia plans semiconductor and tech partnerships with Brazil and India, expanding trade ties with emerging economies to reduce reliance on Western markets.
Chipset
China tightens chip import checks to curb reliance on Nvidia, enforcing nationwide crackdown on advanced semiconductor shipments
China tightens chip import checks to curb reliance on Nvidia, enforcing nationwide crackdown on advanced semiconductor shipments
Chipset
Cisco Unveils 51.2T 8223 Router and P200 Chip to Power Next-Gen AI Data Centers
Cisco launches 8223 routing system with new Silicon One P200 chip, delivering record scalability, efficiency, and security for AI networks.
Business News
Edelteq Launches Halovision JV with KMP Investment to Advance Semiconductor AOI Tech
Edelteq forms Halovision JV with HTSB, secures RM3.2M from KMP for AOI systems in semiconductors.
Chipset
Malaysia’s Leading Index Slips 0.5% in July Amid Metal Import and Bursa Declines
Malaysia’s Leading Index fell 0.5% in July 2025, driven by weaker metal imports and Bursa performance, signalling moderate growth.
Artificial Intelligence
Malaysia Unveils MARS1000 First Homegrown Edge AI Processor
Malaysia has launched its first locally developed edge AI processor, MARS1000, enhancing smart technology applications while boosting AI adoption.
Chipset
Nvidia, AMD to Pay U.S. 15% of China AI Chip Sales Under New Export Deal
Nvidia and AMD will pay 15% of advanced AI chip sales to China for export licences, raising national security concerns.
Chipset
China State Media Flags Security Risks in Nvidia’s H20 Chips
China's media warns Nvidia's H20 AI chips may have security vulnerabilities, including potential backdoors, amid calls for user reassurance following US export restrictions.