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Japan's Rapidus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK Semiconductor Centre, a government-backed body established in 2025 to support Britain's semiconductor ecosystem, marking a step toward cooperation on future semiconductor manufacturing and potential customer development in the UK, according to Rapidus and reports from Nikkei, Bloomberg,and Reuters.

AI chip race sends WF6 prices soaring after Japan supply shock

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digitimes.com 2026-06-16

Global expansion in AI chips, advanced logic processes, and multilayer 3D NAND flash memory is driving demand for tungsten hexafluoride (WF6), a critical electronic specialty gas used in semiconductor manufacturing. Limited short-term supply additions and low industry inventories are widening the supply-demand gap, triggering a rapid price increase.

Commentary: AI memory boom turns WF6 squeeze into an opening for CXMT

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digitimes.com 2026-06-16

The semiconductor supply chain is facing another raw material shock — this time from tungsten hexafluoride, or WF6, a specialty gas used in chip manufacturing. Planned production adjustments or exits by some Japanese suppliers in the second half of 2026 have intensified concerns over tighter global supply, sending prices sharply higher and raising the risk of disruption into 2027.

South Korea launches ultra-innovation economy push with major investment in next-generation power semiconductors

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digitimes.com 2026-06-16

South Korea has begun planning a large-scale research and development program for next-generation power semiconductors as part of its broader "Ultra-Innovation Economy Project," according to a report by the Seoul Economic Daily.

Why Micron Stock Rocketed to a Record High Today - Yahoo Finance

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finance.yahoo.com 2026-06-16 Yahoo Finance

Why Micron Stock Rocketed to a Record High Today - The Motley Fool

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www.fool.com 2026-06-16 The Motley Fool

Liquid cooling technology for semiconductor chips is 10 times more efficient than previous record - Tech Xplore

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techxplore.com 2026-06-16 Tech Xplore

Oswego County leaders say region not ready yet for Micron’s expected impact - WSTM

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cnycentral.com 2026-06-16 WSTM