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The US government may impose stricter regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals", to the disaproval of companies such as Intel, Nvidia, and IBM. Samsung Electronics, which also has semiconductor factories in the US, has not yet taken any action in response.
The strengths of Taiwan's IC design sector include excellent and dedicated STEM talent, a complete semiconductor industry ecosystem from upstream to downstream, and a well-developed downstream ICT (information and communications technology) industry to act as the outlet for ICs.
The semiconductor supply chains of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to return to normal, as Japan confirmed lifting export restrictions on three types of semiconductor materials to South Korea. The positive impact of the warming ties between Japan and South Korea on South Korean businesses has attracted attention from all sides.
Talent is the most important competitive condition in the IC design sector. Due to the talent shortage, the government has already promoted many measures, including STEM-related talent training, the establishment of new semiconductor industry academies, the increase of overseas student admissions, and more. However, the talent issue is serious and urgent. Thus, the IC Design White Paper is putting out corresponding policy suggestions concerning the IC design talent issues.
According to Intel's on its official website, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced that Gordon Moore died on March 24, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home in Hawaii.