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Malaysia signs deal with Arm to bolster chip ambitions

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Malaysia signs deal with Arm to bolster chip ambitions

Malaysia has signed a deal with British chip giant Arm Holdings to boost its semiconductor industry by focusing on high-end production. This agreement aims to transition Malaysia from lower-end packaging and testing to value-added production, such as wafer fabrication and integrated circuit design. The partnership, worth $250 million over a decade, will involve chip design, technology support, and local talent training. Additionally, Arm will open a regional office in Kuala Lumpur to enhance its presence in Southeast Asia.

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Malaysia's Silicon Valley ambitions face tough challenges

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Malaysia's Silicon Valley ambitions face tough challenges

Malaysia aims to become a major semiconductor player, leveraging the rising AI-driven demand. A recent $250 million deal with Arm targets local chip production within seven years. However, challenges like a talent shortage, funding issues, and supply chain gaps hinder competitiveness against giants like Taiwan and South Korea. Initiatives include upskilling 10,000 engineers and infrastructure development. Despite existing strengths in back-end chip production, Malaysia must navigate these hurdles to meet its ambitious 2030 sales targets.

Apple signs long-term chip technology agreement with Arm

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Apple signs long-term chip technology agreement with Arm

Arm, the semiconductor technology firm, has extended its partnership with Apple in a long-term agreement beyond 2040, according to IPO documents filed with the US SEC. Apple is among ten cornerstone investors looking to purchase around $735 million of Arm shares. Other investors include Nvidia, AMD, Google, Intel, and more. Arm is offering 95.5 million American depository shares at $47 to $51 each, valuing the company at $54.5 billion. Arm was originally a joint venture involving Apple and has been a dominant player in mobile phone chip technology due to its low power consumption.

MediaTek designs Arm-based chip for Microsoft's AI laptops

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

MediaTek designs Arm-based chip for Microsoft's AI laptops

Chip design giant MediaTek is working on an Arm-based computer chip that will run Microsoft's Windows operating system. This move directly challenges Apple's Arm-based chips for Mac computers and could pose a threat to Intel's dominance in the PC market. The MediaTek chip, based on Arm's ready-made designs, is expected to launch late next year after Qualcomm's exclusive deal expires. It's unclear if Microsoft has approved the chip for its Copilot+ Windows program. Nvidia and AMD are also reportedly working on Arm designs for Windows machines, with Nvidia collaborating with MediaTek on its PC chip.

UAE's deal to buy Nvidia AI chips reportedly on hold | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 22d ago

UAE's deal to buy Nvidia AI chips reportedly on hold | TechCrunch

The AI deal between the U.S. and the UAE to purchase Nvidia AI chips is reportedly on hold due to national security concerns. The U.S. fears the chips could end up in China despite UAE and Saudi Arabia's assurances of safeguards. This comes amid increasing worries about chip smuggling to China. The U.S. may impose export restrictions on Thailand and Malaysia, with Malaysia introducing an export permit requirement for U.S. AI chips.

Chipmaker Intel soars on signs of PC market recovery

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Chipmaker Intel soars on signs of PC market recovery

Intel's stock rose by almost 8% and boosted chip stocks following a positive forecast, indicating a rebound in the personal computer market. The chipmaker's market value was set to increase by nearly $11 billion. Other chip companies, such as Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia, and Arm, also saw gains of 1.6% to 2.2%. Intel's upbeat outlook for Q4 revenue and margins, along with the signing of customers for its chip contract manufacturing business, contributed to the positive sentiment. The company aims to compete in chipmaking and secure foundry clients in the face of strong competition. Intel's stock has risen 23% this year, but lags behind competitors like AMD and Nvidia.

Chip-company boss says the idea of humans losing control of AI keeps him up at night

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Chip-company boss says the idea of humans losing control of AI keeps him up at night

Rene Haas, CEO of chip designer Arm, expressed concerns about humans losing control over AI. He emphasized that AI should have an override and a way to be shut down. Haas believes that AI will become integrated into every aspect of our lives in the next five to ten years. Arm designs chips for various devices, including smartphones and semiconductors. Softbank previously attempted to sell Arm to Nvidia, but the deal was canceled, and Arm went public with a valuation of $54.5 billion.

With Donald Trump's help, Intel could hand control of chip plants to TSMC

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

With Donald Trump's help, Intel could hand control of chip plants to TSMC

Intel is collaborating with the Trump administration to potentially transfer its chip manufacturing operations to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) amid struggles to compete in the semiconductor industry. The deal, facilitated by Trump-appointed officials, could see TSMC taking control of Intel’s manufacturing business, partly to bolster U.S. chip production and manage strategic risks involving Taiwan and China. The move raises questions about U.S. semiconductor strategy and Intel's future in the industry.

Japan's SoftBank swings to quarterly profit, eyes on Arm unit

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Japan's SoftBank swings to quarterly profit, eyes on Arm unit

Japan's SoftBank Group reported a net profit of 328.9 billion yen ($2.11 billion) for the final quarter of its financial year, a turnaround from the 32 billion yen loss it posted a year earlier. However, this was not enough to keep the company in the black for the full year. The performance of its Vision Fund arm, which suffered a valuation loss, highlights the challenges SoftBank faces in realizing its artificial intelligence ambitions. The company's management is pinning hopes on its subsidiary Arm Holdings, a chip designer, to drive its AI strategy.

Chip tech provider Arm forecasts first-quarter revenue below estimates

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Chip tech provider Arm forecasts first-quarter revenue below estimates

Arm Holdings' forecasts for the first quarter fall below Wall Street estimates amid global trade tensions impacting its chip architecture revenue used in smartphones and data centers. Despite beating fourth-quarter revenue expectations, Arm offered cautious forecasts due to US tariffs and semiconductor curbs affecting the outlook. Arm's shares fell over 8% after the forecast. CEO Rene Haas cited macroeconomic factors and licensing deal uncertainties as reasons for cautious guidance, despite ongoing growth in chip royalties.

Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ signs deal for stake in Egypt luxury hotels

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ signs deal for stake in Egypt luxury hotels

Abu Dhabi's wealth fund ADQ has reached an agreement to acquire a 40.5% stake in ICON, the hospitality arm of Egypt's Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG). This deal will grant ADQ partial ownership of several luxury hotels in Egypt. The transaction, a capital increase carried out by ADQ and its unit ADNEC, is seen as a significant foreign direct investment in Egypt's tourism and hospitality sector. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.

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