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Intel Corp. confirmed today it’s planning to invest $600 million to expand its research and development facilities in Israel, in addition to the $10 billion it has already committed toward building a new chip manufacturing plant in the country.
The announcement came from Intel Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger during a one-day visit to the country as part of a European tour that also included trips to Belgium and Germany.
Update: And on Monday, Intel also announced it will spend $3.5 billion to upgrade chipmaking plants in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The company on Sunday had confirmed the plan that was first reported during a 60 Minutes interview with Gelsinger.