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China's recent electricity shortages have led to factory closures impacting local semiconductor companies, including those serving major clients like Intel and Qualcomm. While the immediate effects may not significantly disrupt the global semiconductor industry, ongoing power issues could delay chip production and testing services, particularly as demand ramps up for the holiday season. Procurement teams should monitor developments closely, as future disruptions may lead to longer lead times and potential shortages.

The price of consumer electronic goods such as computers, mobile phones and DVDs could rise across the world due to shortage of electronic components from disaster-hitJapan, experts warn. There are already signs of an increase in the price of memory chips and display panels for computers and game consoles due to problems at Japanese factories. "While there are few reports of actual damage at electronic production facilities, impacts on the transportation and power infrastructure will result in d...

Nexperia’s main China factory has cut production after Dutch authorities seized control of its headquarters Three employees said in an interview with the South China Morning Post on Monday that the company had reduced monthly working hours, while another said his daily shift was operating at reduced hours. Another worker said around one-third of the machines on his production floor had been idle for about a week because of a shortage of wafers normally supplied by Nexperia’s fabs in Germany and ...

A growing dispute inside one of Europe’s largest chipmakers is threatening to derail automotive production across the continent just as the industry begins to recover from years of semiconductor supply instability. Netherlands-based Nexperiahalted shipments of silicon wafersto its Chinese backend facility in October. The internal freeze follows the Dutch government’s October decision to seize control of the company,oust its China-based CEO, and impose tighter oversight over operations. That move...

Vietnam's semiconductor industry is projected to grow to $6.16 billion by 2024, driven by substantial government and corporate investments. Major companies like Intel and Samsung are expanding their operations in Vietnam, which is becoming increasingly attractive due to its skilled workforce and neutrality in the U.S.-China trade war. However, recent COVID-19 outbreaks have disrupted production, highlighting potential risks in lead times and supply continuity. Procurement professionals should monitor these developments closely to assess sourcing strategies and supplier reliability.

German auto giantVolkswagenon Wednesday warned of temporary production outages citing China's export restrictions on semiconductors made byNexperia. The update comes shortly after the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), the country's main car industry lobby, saidthe China-Netherlands dispute over Nexperiacould lead to "significant production restrictions in the near future" if the supply interruption of chips cannot be swiftly resolved. A spokesperson for Volkswagen told CNBC by...