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I think Intel believes it can manage the cost in Italy that is comparable or cheaper to what other Intel assembly and packaging sites in Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, China, and Costa Rica. It's hard to believe it unless it's almost fully automated and use few workers.
Italy is close to clinching a deal initially worth $5 billion with Intel to build an advanced semiconductor packaging and assembly plant in the country, two sources briefed on discussions told Reuters on Thursday.