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Saturday 12 April 2025
U.S. manufacturing revival faces uphill battle despite Trump's tariff pressure

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to cut national debt and encourage the return of manufacturing to American shores, aligning...

Saturday 12 April 2025
US tariff threat puts pressure on Taiwan's export strategy and TSMC investment plans
On April 9th, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Taiwanese products if Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) does not invest in building a...
Saturday 12 April 2025
Samsung Electronics eyes semiconductor breakthroughs with 2nm and 1.0nm process developments

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, is making significant strides in advancing its production capabilities...

Friday 11 April 2025
Trump warns TSMC on US investment; Taiwan govt affirms national interest priority
US President Donald Trump has stated that he informed TSMC that if they do not fulfill their investment commitments in the US and fail to establish manufacturing facilities there,...
Friday 11 April 2025
Apple and TSMC face challenges ahead of 2nm chip launch
The United States' reciprocal tariffs officially took effect on April 9, 2025. However, within 24 hours, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension for most trading partners,...
Friday 11 April 2025
What challenges still lie ahead for TSMC?
Since the onset of the US-China trade war and the outbreak of the pandemic, the semiconductor shortage has prompted the US, Japan, and several European countries to view semiconductors...
Friday 11 April 2025
Soitec navigates US-China semiconductor rivalry with strategic neutrality
As the US and China intensify their semiconductor sanctions, the G2 dynamic between these superpowers grows increasingly pronounced, pushing supply chains toward de-risking. This...
Thursday 10 April 2025
Tariff tensions overshadow TSMC's robust 1Q25 performance
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported better-than-expected revenue for March and the first quarter of 2025, easing earlier market concerns about earthquake disruptions...
Thursday 10 April 2025
TSMC's March revenue jumps, but tariff risks cloud outlook
TSMC's March revenue surged, yet future forecasts face uncertainties. Potential US tariffs and a possible US$1 billion fine for export violations raise concerns despite strong AI...
Thursday 10 April 2025
SK Group chairman makes unannounced Taiwan visit, focuses on AI supply chain
After nearly ten months, SK Group chairman Tae-won Choi's private jet landed again in Taiwan, signaling renewed efforts to deepen ties with key players in the AI supply chain. Exclusive...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs dismisses merger rumors between GlobalFoundries and UMC

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has wielded tariffs as a tool to disrupt global trade. On April 9, Taiwan's Minister of Economic...

Wednesday 9 April 2025
TSMC declines comment on Huawei chip allegations amid quiet period
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has declined to comment on foreign media reports alleging the company violated US export controls by supplying chips used in Huawei's...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Trump's tariffs ignite widespread concern as TSMC lowers financial forecast
The reciprocal tariffs will take effect on April 9, 2025, with the Trump administration. Currently, there seems to be little chance for other countries to reverse this trend. Although...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
TSMC reportedly under US investigation over Huawei; Taiwan pushes back on speculation
The US Department of Commerce is reportedly investigating TSMC for letting chips enter Huawei's AI products, potentially resulting in a fine as high as US$1 billion. Taiwan's Minister...
Wednesday 9 April 2025
MediaTek unveils Kompanio Ultra, hints at AI PC ambitions
MediaTek has launched its most powerful Chromebook platform to date, the Kompanio Ultra, signaling a significant leap in performance and AI capabilities. Built on TSMC's 3nm process,...