In 2023, global investment in semiconductors is set to decline for the first time in four years. Top chip manufacturers, including giants such as Intel, TSMC, and Micron Technology, anticipate a 16% drop in fiscal investments to US$122 billion. The shift comes as concerns over the Chinese economy, rapid capacity expansion from recent years, and […]
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