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Global Coalition on Telecommunications Formed by US and Allies to Advance Industry Innovation and Policy Consensus
" The United States, along with Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United Kingdom, has established the Global Coalition on
Telecommunications (GCOT) with objectives including enhancing international cooperation, diversifying the telecom supply
chain, promoting open network architectures, and fostering consensus on critical telecom policy areas, representing extensive
international collaboration in the field.
US to Tighten Export Rules on Chipmaking Equipment for China
" The United States is preparing to update and tighten regulations that restrict the export of US chipmaking equipment to China,
aiming to close loopholes and add further restrictions in response to concerns raised by Beijing and strained relations with
Washington.
UK Government Launches ChipStart Incubator for Semiconductor Startups
" The UK government has introduced its ChipStart incubator program, a part of the National Semiconductor Strategy, aimed at
supporting semiconductor startups. The £1.3 million two-year program, managed by SiliconCatalyst.UK, will include two
consecutive cohorts and provide design tools, mentorship, and investment networking to the participating startups. The 12
startups joining the incubator include Blueshift Memory, Fincheto, HIDRA Vision, HyperCIM, Mignon, MintNeuro, Quinas, RED
Semiconductors, SECQAI, Singular Photonics, Vaire, and Wave Photonics. This initiative is part of the UK government's broader
plan to invest £1 billion in the semiconductor sector over the next decade.
China and US Impose Semiconductor and Graphite Trade Sanctions
" China has tightened export controls on graphite, a critical material for electric car batteries and green energy systems, aiming
to enhance global supply chain security and national interests. In response, the US expanded semiconductor export restrictions
to include Nvidia chips used in artificial intelligence, with officials describing the changes as measures to close earlier policy
loopholes.
US and Philippines Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Semiconductor Industry Growth
" The United States is set to collaborate with the Philippine government in an effort to enhance the country's semiconductor
industry. Through the US International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, the US State Department will assess the
Philippines' existing semiconductor ecosystem and regulatory framework, with the goal of identifying workforce and
infrastructure needs. The partnership, aligned with President Joe Biden's CHIPS Act of 2022, aims to bolster the global
semiconductor value chain by fostering resilience, security, and sustainability.
USPTO Launches Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program to Accelerate Innovation in North Texas's Thriving
Semiconductor Sector
" The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has unveiled the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program, aimed at expediting
examination of patent applications for semiconductor manufacturing innovations. This initiative, aligned with the Chips for
America Program, seeks to foster innovation, protect national security, and enhance global economic competitiveness. With a
significant impact on North Texas, a hub for semiconductor development, the program's announcement follows recent
achievements such as the Texoma Semiconductor 'Fablet’ Tech Hub and major semiconductor investments by companies like
Texas Instruments and GlobiTech in the region.
Historic Neutrality Agreement Marks Milestone for Semiconductor Industry as IUE-CWA and Akash Systems Pave the Way
for High-Quality Jobs
" In a ground-breaking move for the semiconductor manufacturing sector, IUE-CWA, along with the Alameda County Building
and Construction Trades Council, Jobs to Move America, and chip-maker Akash Systems, has announced comprehensive
labour agreements covering both construction and production workers. The highlight is a pioneering labour neutrality
agreement for semiconductor production workers at Akash Systems' new $432 million factory in West Oakland, Calif. The
agreement, a first-of-its-kind in the industry, enables production workers to freely form a union without interference, setting a
powerful precedent for elevating job standards nationwide in the semiconductor field.
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