Should the Chinese be denied access to all Dutch semiconductor technology, or only to the most advanced tools and chips? The review of Nexperia’s acquisition of IC startup Nowi will reveal where the Dutch government stands.
Nexperia has been excluded from the latest round of subsidies for the European semiconductor industry.
Dutch Economic Affairs minister Micky Adriaansens is following through on a previously announced investigation of Nexperia’s acquisition of Nowi.
Nexperia has been caught in the crosshairs lately due to growing Western concerns about China. Wrongfully so, says the chipmaker.
The University of Twente is backing the decision of IC design professor Bram Nauta to refuse a research collaboration with Nexperia.
Nexperia argues that reversal of the Newport Wafer Fab acquisition would have devastating consequences for the facility, according to legal filings seen by The Telegraph.
Cut off from advanced manufacturing equipment by export restrictions, China could very well double down on legacy nodes. This should set off alarm bells in the West.
The Dutch government might prevent the takeover of Delft-based chip startup Nowi.
Nexperia has hired US and UK legal counsel to challenge the British government’s decision to block the takeover of the Newport Wafer Fab in Wales.
Nexperia shouldn’t be allowed to take over energy-harvesting expert Nowi, according to Dutch Member of the European Parliament Bart Groothuis.
