Neowin News Feed for: Subsidy

Samsung could get up to $7 billion in subsidies for Texas expansion

Paul Hill — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:14:01 +0000

Samsung will receive up to $7 billion next week, according to two sources speaking with knowledge of the matter. The US subsidy will help Samsung build more factories in Taylor, Texas. Read more...

Japanese government to subsidize Sumco factories to the tune of $530 million

Paul Hill — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:20:01 +0000

Japan has announced a 75 billion yen subsidy for silicon wafer producer Sumco. This is part of a wider 2 trillion yen earmarked for semiconductor subsidies over the next couple of years. Read more...

China rethinks its policies to support domestic chip industry amid US restrictions

Karthik Mudaliar — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:52:02 +0000

China is changing its strategy to support its semiconductor industry by providing easier access to subsidies to some companies. This comes amidst tight U.S. controls over chip-making equipment. Read more...

Chip companies that get U.S. subsidies will have to relinquish significant excess profits

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:22:01 +0000

The Biden administration has said that companies receiving funds from the CHIPS subsidy will be required to pay the government if they do exceedingly well and accrue "excess profits". Read more...

Microsoft to subsidize Xbox 360 + Kinect with $15 monthly subscription

Andy Weir — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:49:40 +0000

As sales of consoles stagnate across the board, Microsoft is looking to energise sales of its console, with a new Xbox 360 4GB + Kinect bundle for $99 upfront, subsidised by a $15 monthly subscription. Read more...

Microsoft seen providing hefty Xbox subsidy

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 08:41:13 +0000

Microsoft Corp. plans a hefty subsidy on its next generation gaming console, the Xbox 360, when it hits store shelves this fall, according to industry estimates. The company provided little financial information when it unveiled... Read more...