Samsung is set to begin mass production of their third generation 4nm chips in H1 2023, which will address yield issues and improve performance, power consumption, and area improvements.

TSMC has reportedly chosen Dresden, Germany as the location for its new plant, with production expected to start in 2025, following talks with customers and partners in Europe to evaluate the possibility of establishing a special process wafer factory focusing on automotive technology, based on customer demand and the level of government support.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reports a slight drop in utilization rate in Q1 due to slowed chip orders but remains above 70%, with plans to increase production in March, while upcoming orders from Apple, AMD, and NVIDIA are expected to help avoid further drops in Q2.

KLA, a US semiconductor equipment company, is accelerating layoffs globally, including in its Korean subsidiary, amidst the struggling global semiconductor industry and export restrictions to China.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) may consider setting up a 12-inch factory in Singapore due to attractive conditions, as its plans for a European plant have slowed down amidst tight budgets and subsidies, while its customers such as Infineon demand urgent production expansion.

Texas Instruments (TI) announced the construction of a new 12-inch semiconductor wafer fab in Lehi, Utah, as part of its long-term plan to build customer capacity for the next few decades.

In an effort to ensure supply chain security and prevent technology leaks, Japan plans to add semiconductors and rechargeable batteries, along with seven other areas, to the "core" industry list that requires stricter pre-screening of foreign investors.

Samsung Electronics reported record facility investment of 53 trillion Korean won ($40.2 billion) in 2021, with over 90% of it being invested in the chip division, as it plans to expand its chip production facilities and increase its R&D spending in 2022.

Electronic components distributor Cabot is set to enhance its battery material development capabilities and strengthen collaboration with European battery manufacturers and EV customers through the launch of its new EMEA technical center equipped with advanced testing equipment.

Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) has expanded its operations in Vietnam through a $60 million USD investment in its subsidiaries and is considering a major expansion in India to diversify its production outside of mainland China.