KSMC to take on TSMC

The South Korean government is considering the creation of a state-funded contract chipmaker, provisionally named Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (KSMC).

It appears that a turnaround is happening

Chipzilla appears to have surprised Wall Street's cocaine nose jobs by returning with much better-than-expected results.

Commercialise 8nm this year and 7nm next year

Samsung Electronics has been showing off its roadmap for introduction of high-tech 4-nano system semiconductor foundry process in 2020.

Restructuring 

Samsung seems likely to spin off its foundry business as part of a restructuring programme.