
semiconductor
Topic TechnologySemiconductor industry sees labor disputes in South Korea and new plant deals in India.
Total Coverage:2 articles
Last 7 Days:0
Velocity:-100.0%
Topic Overview
The semiconductor industry is currently a focal point of both labor negotiations and significant investment. In South Korea, the nation's prime minister is actively seeking to prevent a labor strike at Samsung Electronics, the world's largest memory chip manufacturer, by pursuing options like emergency arbitration. This highlights the critical importance of maintaining production stability for major chipmakers. Concurrently, India is bolstering its semiconductor capabilities through a new deal between Tata Electronics and Dutch firm ASML. This agreement aims to establish a major semiconductor plant in western India, signaling the country's strategic push to expand its role in global chip manufacturing. These developments underscore the ongoing global competition and strategic investments in semiconductor production, driven by its essential role in modern technology and the economy.
Last updated: August 23, 2026
Coverage Timeline


Fund backed by China memory giant YMTC invests in push for alternative chipmaking route

Chip off the old bloc: Thailand looks to Siam Silica to propel it to top Asean player

Beyond lithography: Chinese chip toolmaker achieves wafer polishing breakthrough

China tightens chip-design protection and clarifies rights to spur innovation

Elite company: the listed firms that were China’s most valuable before CXMT

To win the chip war, China needs a multinational strategy

Negeri Sembilan snap poll threatens to chip away at Malaysian state’s tech hub goals

China memory giant CXMT valued at US$85 billion in record Shanghai IPO
