China's ambitions for semiconductor self-sufficiency thwarted by lack of chipmaking tools
China is scrambling to counter U.S. chip restrictions, but its attempts at manufacturing key equipment reveal it's not just a matter of spending billions.
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GlobalFoundries races to find semiconductor talent as demand for chips soars
The semiconductor industry is recruiting workers in a tight labor market as the competition for talent ramps up and funding from the CHIPS and Science Act designed to spur domestic production continues to be dispersed.
EU approves Italian aid for $5.4 billion STMicro chip plant
The European Commission on Friday approved Italian state aid for STMicroelectronics to build a 5 billion euro ($5.4 billion) microchip plant as Europe battles to reduce reliance on Asian imports for vital manufacturing components.
Biden’s Trade Moves Raise Tensions Abroad but Draw Cheers in Swing States
President Biden has intensified efforts to shield American industries from foreign competition in an election year, as he courts blue-collar workers and attempts to avoid being outflanked on trade by his Republican rival, former President Donald J. Trump.
India’s Bangalore aims to microchip 140,000 stray dogs, sparking concerns by animal activists
Indian technology hub Bangalore plans to implant microchips in about 140,000 stray dogs to curb their population but animal welfare activists fear authorities are ill-equipped to carry out the massive scheme and its health impact on the canines.