Qatar Investment Authority plans to make an anchor investment in Ardian Semiconductor, a fund set up by French private equity firm Ardian to invest in the semiconductor industry across Europe. The Qatar sovereign-wealth fund said the move reflects its “belief in the pervasiveness of semiconductors in the world economy, and their impact on digital and green transformations across key sectors such as artificial intelligence, mobility or consumer technology.” It didn’t disclose terms of the commitment. QIA has been increasing its tech investments, participating in and leading funding rounds by companies as the country seeks to diversify its economy. The fund already invested in Kokusai Electric a semiconductor manufacturing company, and took a minority stake in that firm last year. Ardian, which oversees or advises on $164 billion of assets, launched its semiconductor platform with a goal to be the “partner of choice in the European semiconductor value chain,” offering capital solutions and operational expertise. #sovereignwealthfunds #privatequity #semiconductor #GCC #Qatar #Europe #investment #Qatar Investment Authority #tech
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Many localities in the north are magnets for attracting foreign direct investment in pioneering industries such as semiconductors and other high-tech areas. #investvietnam #ipavietnam
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Many localities in the north are magnets for attracting foreign direct investment in pioneering industries such as semiconductors and other high-tech areas. #investvietnam #ipavietnam
Northern region has high-tech promise for foreign investors
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Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry: Driving Innovation and National Growth MITI will draw up a comprehensive Semiconductor Strategic Plan to ensure that Malaysia continues to be the chosen investment destination for this strategic sector. This is important to attract the interest of various international semiconductor companies to move or establish their respective high-quality semiconductor manufacturing facilities to Malaysia. The Strategic Plan is in line with initiatives under the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, which sets investment in wafer fabrication activities as one of the projects to further strengthen Malaysia's position as a key player in the semiconductor sector in the region. MITI and MOF will also devise more attractive incentives to enhance the inclusion of strategic investment in the high-tech semiconductor industry, particularly to encourage more front-end activities in the semiconductor industry in Malaysia. At the same time, the 1,000 acre Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park (KIGIP) will be developed as one of the main catalysts to attract green investment into the country. KIGIP operations will be generated entirely with Renewable Energy in line with the country's aspirations towards achieving carbon neutrality as early as 2050. #MPN #investment #trade #industry #MITI #TZA https://lnkd.in/ggQY6Ei7
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The Europe - US investment gap: Especially notable is the significant gap in the technology/media/telecom sector, followed by the industrial sector as the second largest gap. Only the automotive sector seems to have Europe in a leading position…
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Exciting news for the KSA's semiconductor industry! 🇸🇦 This development promises a significant boost for the Kingdom's technological leadership and economic growth. Here's what we can expect: -Upskilling of the local workforce: This initiative will create opportunities for Saudi citizens to gain valuable skills and expertise in a critical and growing field. -Positioning Saudi Arabia as a tech leader: The Kingdom's entry into semiconductor manufacturing strengthens its position as a regional and potentially global player in the tech sphere. -Increased export potential: As domestic production ramps up, Saudi Arabia can leverage its strategic location to become a key exporter of this essential component. This is a major step forward for the KSA, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and diversification of its economy. #KSA #semiconductors #technology #leadership #economicgrowth
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“A powerful step forward in shaping a future where cutting-edge innovation meets environmental responsibility.” The Centre for Energy Research & Technology (CERT) at CDE is partnering with digital infrastructure company Equinix to create a Co-Innovation Facility (CIF) in Singapore. Set to open in 2027, this US$4 million initiative will drive innovations like alternative power solutions, liquid cooling, and cognitive digital twin technology to redefine data centre sustainability. Professor PS Lee, Director, Centre for Energy Research & Technology, said, “Collaborating with Equinix enables us to leverage our expertise in energy innovation and sustainability to address critical challenges faced by data centres in tropical climates. Together, we aim to redefine benchmarks for operational efficiency and sustainability in digital infrastructure, aligning with Singapore's ambitions for sustainable development and technological leadership.” #CDE #NUS #ForgingNewFrontiers #CDEImpact #sustainability
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