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AMD commits over USD 10 billion to Taiwan ecosystem for next-generation AI chip packaging

Advanced Micro Devices announced an investment exceeding USD 10 billion to expand advanced packaging and silicon manufacturing partnerships in Taiwan. The initiative targets next-generation AI infrastructure scalability and supports the planned deployment of the AMD Helios rack-scale platform in the second half of 2026.

Taiwan | 2 days ago

Computer Hardware

EU approves €288 million German state aid for semiconductor supply chain facilities

The European Commission has approved €288 million in German State aid for two semiconductor supply chain facilities: €222 million for Carl Zeiss to build an EUV optical column facility in Oberkochen, and €66 million for Zadient Materials to build a silicon carbide source material plant in Bitterfeld. Both projects support European Chips Act objectives and are first-of-a-kind in Europe.

2 days ago • Europe;Germany

Mergers & Acquisitions

Analog Devices enters $1.5 billion all-cash pact to acquire Empower Semiconductor for AI power optimization

Analog Devices has agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor in an all-cash deal valued at $1.5 billion. Anticipated to close in the second half of 2026, the acquisition will combine Analog Devices' extensive power management portfolio with Empower's advanced Integrated Voltage Regulator technology to optimize hardware efficiency.

2 days ago • United States

AI & Automation

Nscale expands Microsoft partnership to deploy 30,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs at Norway data center

Nscale has reached a renewed agreement with Microsoft to significantly increase AI computing capacity at its Narvik campus. The project involves the deployment of over 30,000 next-generation NVIDIA Rubin GPUs by 2027, positioning the 230 MW site as a primary hub for European cloud infrastructure.

2 days ago • Norway

Computer Hardware

Samsung and AMD finalise HBM4 supply agreement for next-generation AI accelerators

Samsung Electronics and AMD have signed an MOU formalising supply and development of advanced memory for AI and data centre systems. The agreement covers HBM4 supply for AMD's Instinct MI355X successor and DDR5 for EPYC CPUs, with potential expansion into foundry services.

2 days ago • Korea (South);United States

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Defence | 2 days ago

Elbit Systems secures $350 million international main battle tank modernization contract

Israel-based defense electronics company Elbit Systems has clinched a $350 million international contract to upgrade main battle tanks over a four-year period, integrating advanced situational awareness, AI-driven targeting, and modern communication suites.

Business & Corporate | 2 days ago

UPS commits USD 50 million to industrial logistics and launches time-definite Mexico air freight

UPS is investing nearly $50 million in specialized automotive and industrial network enhancements. The expansion introduces time-definite heavy air freight services between the U.S. and Mexico, streamlining cross-border production cycles and integrating brokerage and warehousing into a single-carrier solution.

Energy & Power | 2 days ago

NLC India selects Ohmium and InSolare for 4 MW green hydrogen project in Tamil Nadu

Ohmium International and InSolare Energy have partnered to deploy a 4 MW green hydrogen facility for NLC India Limited. Utilizing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane technology, the plant in Neyveli aims to produce 700 metric tons of hydrogen annually for industrial and mobility applications.

Business & Corporate | 2 days ago

Rashmi Group commits INR 350 billion to expand industrial footprint in West Bengal

Diversified industrial major Rashmi Group has announced a massive 35,000 million INR investment to scale its steel, power, and mining operations in West Bengal. The plan includes adding 7 million tonnes of annual steel capacity and operationalizing newly acquired coal blocks across several districts.