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Micron breaks ground on Hiroshima expansion to boost AI memory chip production

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

Micron Technology has begun construction on an expansion of its existing semiconductor plant in Higashi-Hiroshima, western Japan, as part of a JPY1.5 trillion (approx. US$9.3 billion) investment aimed at increasing production of advanced memory chips, particularly high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in artificial intelligence (AI) processors.

Anthropic's reported chip plans with Samsung could ease inference costs, not chase top-end performance

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

Anthropic's reported move into in-house chip development could matter well beyond Silicon Valley if it helps lower the cost of running AI services worldwide. By prioritizing cheaper inference rather than elite performance, the startup may be signaling a more pragmatic path that could influence how global AI systems are built and priced.

AI supercycle could drive semiconductor market beyond US$2 trillion by 2030

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

The global semiconductor market is entering a historically significant growth phase. According to WSTS's latest June forecast, global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow by nearly 90% in 2026, reaching approximately US$1.5 trillion. Growth is expected to remain exceptionally strong in 2027, with year-on-year expansion of around 27%, pushing total market revenue close to US$1.9 trillion.

China's chip equipment makers ramp up expansion as AI and memory boom fuel domestic demand

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

China's leading semiconductor equipment manufacturers are accelerating expansion through acquisitions and fundraising, as surging AI investment, memory chip capacity growth, and import substitution combine to create one of the industry's strongest growth cycles in years.

NXP chief says robots need autonomous computing to move beyond remote control

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

As physical AI and robotics spread globally, NXP CEO Rafael Sotomayor said robots will only reach commercial scale if they can think and act independently. For international industries, that shift could determine whether factory automation, humanoids, and smart machines become practical tools or remain costly demonstrations.

Watch SK Hynix Readies for Blockbuster US Listing | The Asia Trade 7/6/2026 - Bloomberg.com

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news.google.com 2026-07-06 Bloomberg.com

Exclusive Interview: Dutch startup Nearfield bets on process control to rival EUV in AI chip manufacturing

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

As Moore's Law approaches its physical limits, simply shrinking semiconductor process nodes is no longer the sole path to improving chip performance.

Analysis: Taiwan's semiconductor sector enters 2026 helium crunch, with nearly 90% dependent on Qatar

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

Taiwan's chipmakers walked into the 2026 helium supply shock more exposed to Qatar than any other major buyer, sourcing nearly 88% of their rare-gas imports from the Gulf state in 2025, up from 46% four years earlier. With war disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, that concentration leaves fabs vulnerable and the outlook uncertain.

ESMT revenue hits record high as DDR2 and DDR3 prices keep climbing

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

Elite Semiconductor Microelectronics Technology (ESMT), a memory IC design house, posted record monthly consolidated revenue of NT$4.85 billion (approx. US$152 million) in June 2026, up 8.48% from May and 328.35% from a year earlier, supported by rising prices for niche memory products.

Foxconn posts NT$821.8 billion June revenue as AI momentum stays strong

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digitimes.com 2026-07-06

Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) reported consolidated revenue for June 2026 on July 5, with continued demand for AI servers and cloud networking products driving record performance. Revenue for June, the second quarter, and the first half of 2026 all reached record highs for the corresponding periods.

Watch South Korea's SK Hynix, Samsung to Put AI Trade to the Test | The Pulse 7/6/2026 - Bloomberg.com

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Applied Materials Fell 7% Today. Here’s Where the Stock Could Head in 2026 - TIKR.com

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news.google.com 2026-07-06 TIKR.com

Micron (MU) Stock Faces Fresh Scrutiny After Michael Burry Reveals Short Position - simplywall.st

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news.google.com 2026-07-06 simplywall.st

Is Meta's Cloud Plan Really a Sign of an AI Semiconductor Investment Bubble? - thelec.net

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news.google.com 2026-07-06 thelec.net