The United States and Japan lead the ranking with 4 projects each. The boost is provided by the processing needs of GenAI applications, especially in the leading-edge memory and logic segments.

The semiconductor industry will initiate 18 new factory construction projects in 2025. The new projects include 3 facilities of 200 mm and 15 of 300 mm, most of which are expected to begin operations between 2026 and 2027, according to the latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report from the global association SEMI.

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Construction of 18 new semiconductor plants to begin this year

The United States and Japan lead the ranking with 4 projects each. The boost is provided by the processing needs of GenAI applications, especially in the leading-edge memory and logic segments.

MORE ANALYSIS

Sleepwalking toward AI-driven extinction? Technical warnings and regulatory capture criticism

As catastrophic warnings about the uncontrolled use of AI continue to emerge, other sources argue that frontier AI labs are actually seeking to make an impact in order to secure regulatory and, eventually, economic benefits.

Opportunity opens up: Mexico to cut spectrum costs by 12% in 2027

In its proposed budget for next year, the Treasury Secretariat proposed changes to key spectrum bands for 5G deployment, including the 3.5 GHz band.

Telecommunications and gaming: The impact of a US$213.9 billion market

The figure comes from Newzoo’s latest report, which says CSPs have an opportunity to monetize their network investments as gaming activity grows in Asia and Africa. Latin America does not feature as a driver of global gaming growth.

Nokia: The AI supercycle and the new paradigm for global network traffic toward 2034

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