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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicSemiconductor Chips

Topic: Semiconductor Chips

Day after parting ways with Vedanta, Foxconn says ‘committed to India’, to apply for govt’s chip scheme

Taiwanese tech giant says it sees India 'establishing robust semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem' and that its working to submit application under govt’s chip manufacturing incentives.

China happy to let citizens believe US treasury secretary came ‘begging’

Most semiconductor companies said China's export control of rare earth minerals won’t impact their business. Germany's Volkswagen said it was assessing the impact.

South Korea commits to supporting local chip sector amid increasing US-China tension

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with about 60 industry leaders, lawmakers and ministers to discuss how to maintain the country's lead in memory chips.

Major setback for PM Modi’s chipmaking ambitions as firms struggle to find tech partners

Second mega $19.5 bn plan to build chips locally by joint venture of Vedanta-Foxconn also moves at slow pace as their talks to rope in STMicroelectronics as partner are deadlocked

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Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.