ASML backs India outreach, says EU harder to access than White House
Oct 5 - Dutch semiconductor giant ASML has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a candid, business-friendly engagement style following a two-hour Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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ASML executive Frank Heemskerk praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's business-friendly approach, stating it's easier to meet with senior officials in the White House than EU commissioners. This comes as India aggressively pushes its semiconductor industry.
- ASML praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accessible and business-friendly engagement style after a two-hour meeting with CEO Christophe Fouquet.
- Heemskerk highlighted the difficulty in accessing EU leadership compared to other capitals, noting it's "easier to get a meeting in the White House with a senior official than to get a meeting with a commissioner."
- India launched the India Semiconductor Mission in 2021 with a ₹76,000 crore outlay; a "Made in India" chip is expected by year-end.
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