BofA notes yesterday’s media report suggest the possibility of GlobalFoundries (GFS) of the U.S. merging with United Microelectronics (UMC) of ...

The potential deal between GlobalFoundries and UMC is reportedly aimed at mitigating geopolitical risks tied to Taiwan and countering increasing competition from China in the mature chip segment.

On April 9, Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs ... between GlobalFoundries and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), prompting Kuo to clarify that while he would not comment on market ...

U.S. contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries (GFS) and United Microelectronics (UMC), Taiwan’s number two chipmaker, are exploring the possibility of a merger amid American efforts to mitigate risks ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — United Microelectronics Corp., Taiwan’s ... Nikkei Asia previously reported that GlobalFoundries was exploring the possibility of merging with UMC. The move could create a ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — United Microelectronics Corp., one of ... manufacturer that could help ensure the US maintains access to mature process chips. UMC has declined to comment, citing its company ...

TAIPEI -- U.S. contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries and United Microelectronics Corp., Taiwan's No. 2 chipmaker ... a tie-up of GlobalFoundries-UMC would create a bigger, U.S.-based company with ...

Taiwan-based company said in a statement on Tuesday. It will boost UMC’s total production capacity in Singapore by 47% to more than 1 million wafers annually, with room for further expansion ...

Hsinchu, Taiwan, January 12, 2015 -- United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TSE: 2303) ("UMC"), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced that its Fab 12A has obtained ISO 15408 ...