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Dutch court convicts Russian for sharing know-how from tech giant ASML

In a written judgment, the court said sharing technology with Russia is “extremely serious” and has consequences for “international security and stability”.

10/07/2025

Business

Samsung sees revenue increase but gives gloomy tariff-related outlook

The firm announced a record quarterly revenue but warned in an earnings call of economic uncertainty ahead, linked to US President Donald Trump's trade policies.

30/04/2025

Tech News

Quantum mechanics discovery may make electronics more efficient

Spintronics researchers discovered a new mechanism to generate strong spin currents that could bring us a step closer to low-power, high-performance memory and processors.

17/04/2025

Business

ASML rival Applied Materials reports record-high quarterly revenue

Applied Materials reported strong fiscal third-quarter earnings, highlighting the ongoing strong demands for artificial intelligence (AI) chip equipment. The company is increasingly posing a threat to its global rival, ASML.

16/08/2024

Markets

ASML: When the chips are down, is now a good time to buy?

ASML Holding saw its largest weekly drop since 2002, falling 17%, due to potential US restrictions on chip exports to China. Bank of America views the impact as manageable, suggesting the sell-off may be a buying opportunity.

22/07/2024

Business

Samsung forecasts 10-fold surge in profits as chip downturn eases

An artificial intelligence boom, production cuts by other manufacturers, as well as higher demand have all contributed to rising memory chip prices.

05/04/2024

Business

Samsung shares rise on hopes of Nvidia using its new-gen memory chips

Samsung could be joining the likes of SK Hynix, the world’s second biggest memory chip producer, as one of Nvidia’s suppliers.

21/03/2024

Economy

China's semiconductor production challenges could be a boon for Europe

Ageing technology and COVID-19 belt tightening are some of the challenges faced by China in its race to achieve semiconductor independency.

15/03/2024

Markets

Nvidia revenue triples on Artificial Intelligence chip rally

Tech giant Nvidia posted record fiscal third-quarter 2023 revenue this week following robust chip demand. Here's why it is the company investors all want a slice of.

22/11/2023

Tech News

Microsoft develops two new computer chips to offset high cost of AI

The tech giant won’t be putting its new chips on the market but will instead use them to power the AI capabilities of its subscription software services and Azure cloud computing.

15/11/2023

Tech News

US government takes steps to prevent semiconductor sales to China

The Biden administration is trying to counter the use of the chips for military applications that include the development of hypersonic missiles and AI.

17/10/2023

Markets

Samsung profits at 8-year low, but hope is in sight

The South Korean tech company published its early estimates for the third quarter of 2023 on Wednesday, announcing a 78% drop in profits compared to the same time last year. The results are better than expected.

11/10/2023

Tech News

Nvidia's dominance in AI chips detering investment in rival start-ups

Record sales of AI chips has seen Nvidia become of the big fish of the Big Tech world. For semiconductor start-ups, it means investors are going cold.

11/09/2023

Tech News

Nvidia's stock soars propelled by record sales of AI chips

The company’s specialised chips are key components that help power different forms of artificial intelligence (AI).

24/08/2023

Tech News

France suspects chip technology is being smuggled into China

The company's French manager is suspected of having personally delivered chips to Russian clients and of exporting to Chinese armament manufacturers.

28/07/2023

Europe News

Von der Leyen tours chips hub but stays mum about Chinese restrictions

Ursula von der Leyen visited on Friday the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC), based in Leuven, Belgium.

07/07/2023

Economy

Brussels approves €8 billion in subsidies for EU-made microchips

The European Union is hoping to boost domestic production of semiconductors and capture 20% of the global market by 2030.

08/06/2023

Tech News

AI chips are hot these days. What makes them so special?

The market value of semiconductor maker Nvidia has been soaring. What are AI chips and why do investors see gold in them?

01/06/2023

Tech News

How Germany is bidding to become Europe’s leading chip producer

Germany wants to end Europe’s semiconductor dependence on Asia. Is it up to the challenge?

24/05/2023

Tech News

China bans Micron chips as tech row with US escalates

The move deepens a dispute between the US and China over technology and security.

22/05/2023