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The chip maker attributed its decision to a lower demand for its chips than earlier anticipated (viaAFP).

As you may know, Intel has been experiencing tough economic times.

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The drastic measures are part of the chip maker’s plan to save $10 billion.

Intel also intends tohalt its projects in Malaysia, but its operations in the United States will remain unaffected.

The construction of Intel’s new fab in Germany was scheduled for 2023.

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However, the plans were thwarted by the Ukraine war.

In Poland, Intel had received $1.8 billion to set up a semiconductor factory near Wroclaw.

For context, Intel’s Foundry Services was launched in 2021 following Pat Gelsinger’s appointment as CEO.

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It was designed to propel Intel in the chip manufacturing market.

However, Intel has yet to gain traction in the chip manufacturing landscape, which is dominated by TSMC.

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