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Thursday 20 June 2024
TSMC pledges NT$4 billion for education boost amid strengthening US-Taiwan academic ties
TSMC has approved a donation of up to NT$4 billion (US$139.86 million) to four universities, selected high schools, and girls' high schools in Taiwan, aiming to fulfill its corporate...
Wednesday 12 June 2024
TSMC's NT$4 billion donation for semiconductor talent education still needs fine-tuning
TSMC's board of directors decided to donate up to NT$4 billion (US$123.6 million) to top universities and high schools for semiconductor research and talent education at a meeting...
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Newly appointed TSMC chairman reveals five strategic priorities in first week
The newly appointed chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) C.C. Wei has revealed five strategic priorities in his first week of the new position.
Thursday 30 May 2024
Low birth rate crisis: government moves to attract foreign talent
Taiwan's demographic challenge is intensifying as the nation grapples with a declining birth rate. In response, the government is amending laws to expand the recruitment and retention...
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Industries struggle with workforce imbalance as tech talent flocks to semiconductors
According to PwC's 2024 AI Jobs Barometer, AI job growth has outpaced the overall job market by a factor of 3.5 since 2012. An analysis of 2023 salary data and job requirements from...
Thursday 18 April 2024
Taiwan IC design firms seek overseas talent
The shortage of IC design talent continues to be a problem, leading Taiwan-based IC design firms to look into government and academic resources to hire overseas talent, focusing on...
Wednesday 17 April 2024
US may see 58% of new semiconductor jobs unfilled by 2030, says SIA
With the announcement of CHIPS Act funding for the top 4 foundry manufacturers and the launch of various public-private projects come great expectations for a revival of semiconductor...
Tuesday 12 March 2024
India braces for talent shortage amid semiconductor ambition
India, which provides 20% of talent in the chip design sector, will likely experience a talent shortage as the country strives to develop a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem.
Monday 8 January 2024
TEL boosts new hire salaries by 40%, aims to tackle work conditions for female staff in semiconductor industry
Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL), a prominent Japan-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer, is set to raise the salaries of all new employees by approximately 40% starting in April...
Thursday 4 January 2024
Malaysian official: semiconductor talent shortage stems from low salary, not lack of talent
Malaysia is the sixth-largest exporter of semiconductors worldwide and is starting to emerge in the global semiconductor manufacturing supply chain. Despite that, there are often...
Thursday 28 December 2023
TSMC and Rapidus fabs fuel semiconductor talent shortage in Japan
In response to the establishment of semiconductor facilities by major manufacturers in Japan, including TSMC's wafer plant in Kumamoto and Rapidus's new facility in Hokkaido, the...
Wednesday 27 December 2023
MediaTek has become a 'system' company rather than a mere IC design house, says CEO
MediaTek is evolving into more than just an IC design house, according to company vice chairman Rick Tsai.
Tuesday 12 December 2023
As semiconductor firms freeze headcounts, even NTU EE graduates are not getting offers
With China's economic growth dwindling, the US market recovery slowing, and the European market prospect worsening amid a drag in the Ukraine-Russia War, the semiconductor companies...
Monday 30 October 2023
Challenges loom as vessel shortage threatens offshore wind industry
Dong Fang Offshore (DFO), a major player in the O&M of offshore vessels and maritime engineering sectors, recently shed light on the challenges and opportunities associated with...
Tuesday 26 September 2023
With frequent layoffs at US semiconductor companies, could chip talents be returning to Taiwanese companies?
With the global semiconductor industry downturn still not entirely over, US-based companies that previously aggressively hired worldwide have all shifted to initiating workforce adjustments...