Semiconductors

How STMicroelectronics’ €500M EIB Tranche Fuels Europe’s Tech Sovereignty

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Gist STMicroelectronics secured a €500 million first tranche from a new €1 billion EIB credit line to support its semiconductor operations. About 60% of the funds will expand high-volume manufacturing at Catania, Agrate, and Crolles, with the remaining 40% dedicated to R&D in Italy and France. This is the ninth EIB financing for ST since …

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STMicro-EIB Credit Deal Spurs Europe’s Semiconductor Push and Strategic Autonomy

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Gist STMicroelectronics secured a €1 billion credit line from the European Investment Bank, with €500 million already signed. About 60% of the funds will expand high-volume chip manufacturing at Catania, Agrate, and Crolles, while 40% supports R&D in Italy and France. This ninth EIB-ST deal brings total financing since 1994 to roughly €4.2 billion, signaling …

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South Korea’s Regulatory Shift: Easing Banking-Commerce Separation to Fuel AI & Semiconductor Growth

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Gist South Korea plans to ease rules separating banking and commerce to boost private investment in high-tech sectors like semiconductors and AI while keeping core bans on industrial control of banks. Regulatory changes include loosening equity caps and adjusting bank risk weights to steer capital away from real estate and toward innovative industries. The government …

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