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Wednesday 5 February 2025
TSMC launches 5-year CoWoS expansion; bolsters Nvidia's AI dominance amid DeepSeek challenge
The global political and economic landscape is characterized by volatility; nevertheless, sources within the semiconductor industry suggest that TSMC's expansion strategy for advanced...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Where do Nvidia and TSMC fit in Trump's 'Made in America' vision?
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who was notably absent from Donald Trump's inauguration, visited the White House on January 31, 2025, for a meeting with the US president. According to The...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
TSMC on track to expand 2nm, advanced packaging fab capacities
Despite the US's new tariff policy and other macroeconomic circumstances, TSMC is on track to boost its 2nm and advanced packaging fab capabilities in 2025, according to industry...
Monday 3 February 2025
Tariffs 2.0 hits tech: TSMC fast-tracks US expansion amid AI shakeup
The global semiconductor industry is in turmoil, with TSMC facing a rocky start to the year, hit by three major challenges at once. Earthquakes in southern Taiwan could cost billions,...
Monday 3 February 2025
TSMC launches carbon deduction subsidy program for suppliers
For the first time, TSMC has launched a carbon reduction subsidy program specifically for first-tier raw material suppliers with factories in Taiwan.
Monday 3 February 2025
TSMC to hold board meeting in US next week to review progress at Arizona site
TSMC will conduct its regular board of directors meeting in the US next week. The progress of the Arizona site construction is expected to be evaluated.
Monday 3 February 2025
Global supply chains holds breath over Trump's 100% chip tariffs
In late January 2025, President Donald Trump proposed tariffs of up to 100% on chips imported from Taiwan, aiming to bolster US manufacturing. The move, however, risks driving up...
Friday 31 January 2025
DeepSeek's disruption: what it means for TSMC and the AI supply chain
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an unstoppable trend. The US will remain strong, not just with OpenAI. Since DeepSeek has broken through the existing frameworks of Chinese enterprises...
Thursday 30 January 2025
EMS watch: top-down observation on supply chain
The global tech landscape has undergone significant transformation since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2019. Government subsidies totaling US$17 trillion, combined with the surge in remote...
Thursday 30 January 2025
Taiwan's mature chip makers need their own major league
Recent US Section 301 tariffs targeting China's semiconductor industry have spotlighted the mature process segment. While the definition of mature processes remains somewhat fluid,...
Friday 24 January 2025
Nvidia CEO's China visit showcases strategic ties with rising robotics unicorns
When Taiwanese media reported on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dining with TSMC, supply chain partners, and AI server company executives, curiosity arose about the VIPs accompanying Huang...
Friday 24 January 2025
Screen to boost semiconductor equipment production capacity by 20% to meet AI demand
Japanese semiconductor cleaning equipment manufacturer Screen plans to increase its semiconductor manufacturing equipment production capacity to 120% of the 2023 level by fiscal year...
Friday 24 January 2025
Trump policies drive supply chain shift to Arizona
As TSMC's Arizona semiconductor fab prepares to begin mass production, the local semiconductor supply chain continues to strengthen. Industry experts suggest that if Trump promotes...
Friday 24 January 2025
Samsung faces triple dilemma: Galaxy S25 leans on Qualcomm chips
Samsung unveiled its latest trio of flagship smartphones this week, with promotional campaigns set to roll out across major global markets in the coming weeks. However, persistent...
Thursday 23 January 2025
TSMC prioritizes COUPE tech, eyes silicon photonics lead
TSMC is advancing its compact optical engine technology, branded as COUPE, a top priority among its emerging innovations. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, during a recent visit to Taiwan,...