UK government approves Vishay’s purchase of Newport Wafer Fab
Consent order was signed four months after Vishay entered into an agreement to purchase fab from Nexperia
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US chip company Vishay acquires Newport fab from Nexperia
China-linked Nexperia forced to sell after UK Gov blocked sale
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UK gov't blocks Chinese takeover of Newport Wafer Fab, country's largest chip factory
Several delays and several governments later, the UK makes a decision
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UK gov again delays decision on Chinese acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab
Decision paralysis as new leadership reshuffle
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Chinese-backed Nexperia's takeover of Newport Wafer Fab cost UK chip site Apple supply contract
Was set to develop Rockley Photonics products, bringing hundreds of temporary jobs
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British government delays decision over Chinese chip fab acquisition
The biggest story in UK politics this week
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UK government could fund Newport Wafer Fab bailout if Chinese sale is blocked
Automotive Transformation Fund could help US consortium take over British chipmaker
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UK government officially begins national security assessment of Newport Wafer Fab acquisition
After delaying nearly a year
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Chinese head of company that bought Newport Wafer Fab plans UK trip to secure regulatory approval
A difficult pitch as opposition mounts to Chinese investment
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British companies say they would buy Newport Wafer Fab if UK gov blocked Chinese takeover
Nine secret companies launch last minute bid to keep Newport British
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UK’s former cyber security head says Chinese ownership of Newport chip fab would pose greater threat than Huawei
But the fab is comparatively tiny on the global stage
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China's Nexperia to acquire UK's largest chip plant, Newport Wafer Fab
But it's still a tiny fab by international standards