Semiconductor equipment maker MKS negotiating acquisition of specialty chemicals group Atotech Ltd: Sources

According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, MKS Instruments Inc, a semiconductor equipment maker, has approached Atotech Ltd, a specialty chemicals group, with an acquisition offer. The potential deal will see MKS expand it’s offerings in chip manufacturing through the addition of Atotech’s plating chemicals. The offer comes a few months after Atotech…

EU Wants Tariff Battle With US To End As Biden Scheduled In Brussels Next Week

The European Union and the United States are seeking to mend the transatlantic relationship that was impeded by tit for tat tariffs surrounding the granting of government subsidy for Airbus and Boeing respectively. According to reports, the EU is now asking the US to pledge an end to their aircraft-related tariffs when representatives of the…

US Senate sees bipartisan support for sweeping legislation to strengthen US R&D, tech production

In a significant development, the U.S. Senate voted 68-32 to approve a sweeping legislative package aimed at boosting the country’s ability to compete with China, with the U.S. Congress seeking to take a tough line on Beijing. The bipartisan measure authorizes around $190 billion in provisions to strengthen U.S. technology and research spending; it will…

Apple To Not Roll Out ‘Private Relay’ Privacy Feature For China

A new privacy function called “private relay” which can help to hide users’ web browsing behaviour from Apple, internet providers and advertisers, was among the host of new privacy protections that were unveiled by apple Inc. at its recently held annual conference for software developers. There has been pressure on Apple to reduce down the…

Samsung Betting On 5G Orders From Europe For Growth In Its Network Equipment Business

With the widening of 5G networks and the industry leader Huawei Technologies of China now focused on its domestic market, Samsung Electronics is depending on its business opportunities of Europe for maintaining its growth momentum of its network equipment business, according to a senior executive of the South Korean company. According to market research firm…

Nvidia Corp approaches Chinese competition regulators to approve $40 billion deal to acquire UK chip designer Arm

On Tuesday, a report from the Financial Times states, Nvidia Corp has submitted an application to Chinese competition regulators to review a $40 billion acquisition of UK chip designer Arm. “The application was made in recent weeks and sets in motion a period of scrutiny that could take up to 18 months”, said the report…