The Latest Breaking News from Newport Wafer Fab

Chipmaker Vishay buys Newport Wafer Fab in $177 million deal

The UK's largest chipmaking facility has been bought by American semiconductor firm Vishay in a $177 million deal.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023

Why is China considered a threat to the UK and how is the Government responding?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confronted Chinese premier Li Qiang hours after news emerged of two arrests under the Official Secrets Act.

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023

What is a semiconductor? Rishi Sunak plans partnership with Japan

The UK Government is reportedly set to announce a computer chip partnership with Japan, but what would this mean?

Evening Standard · May 18, 2023

Kwarteng blocks takeover of Pulsic by Hong Kong rival over security concerns

Business secretary says move to protect Bristol-based electronic design firm ‘necessary to mitigate the risk’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022

Decision on sale of UK’s biggest chip maker to Chinese-owned firm delayed

New national security legislation used to allow more time to scrutinise £63m deal for Newport Wafer Fab

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2022

Compound semiconconducter cluster needs swift decision on Newport Wafer Fab says Economy Minister

Nexperia said it has invested £160m in its two UK fabs over the last 15 months

Birmingham Post · Jun 21, 2022

Two Major Tech Deals Come Under UK Government Scrutiny

The U.K. will review Altice USA Inc's (NYSE:ATUS) increased stake in BT Group plc (OTC:BTGOF) after Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng exercised new takeover powers focusing on national security, reports CNBC. The company announced that the U.K. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is "calling in" its deal with Altice, which telecom magnate Patrick Drahi owns. BT Group said it…

Benzinga · May 26, 2022

Chinese acquisition of UK's leader microchip plant being reviewed on national security grounds

The UK Government has confirmed an assessment of the deal by Chinese-owned firm Nexperia to acquire Newport Wafer Fab

Birmingham Post · May 26, 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng launches inquiry into proposed takeover of Newport Wafer Fab

The business secretary says deal will be scrutinised under new National Security and Investment Act

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022

Government deepens probe into Chinese purchase of graphene maker Perpetuus Group

Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said the deal presents national security concerns and asked for further investigation

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022