TSMC updates

Foundry house TSMC plays a crucial role in the semiconductor sector, and the world economy in general.

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Thursday 12 June 2025

TSMC's second Kumamoto fab to break ground after July 2025

TSMC announced on June 11, 2025, that its second semiconductor fabrication plant in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, is now scheduled to begin construction in the second half of 2025,...

Thursday 12 June 2025

TSMC and University of Tokyo launch joint lab to bolster Japan's chip R&D and talent pipeline

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and the University of Tokyo have inaugurated a new research center in Japan, marking a strategic expansion of their long-running partnership...

Thursday 12 June 2025

Honda plans investment in Rapidus to support Japan's 2nm chip ambitions

Honda Motor is preparing to invest in Japanese semiconductor startup Rapidus during the second half of fiscal year 2025 (October 2025 to March 2026), with a commitment expected to...

Wednesday 11 June 2025

Goldsun Building hits record May revenue with the AI construction boom in Taiwan

Fueled by an unprecedented surge in AI-related infrastructure projects, Taiwan's domestic construction materials leader reported record-breaking...

Wednesday 11 June 2025

Taiwan unveils US$9.3 billion chip subsidy as AmCham seeks collaboration

Taiwan's Executive Yuan announced a NT$300 billion (approx. US$9.3 billion) semiconductor subsidy program running through 2033, the island's largest-ever government investment in...

Wednesday 11 June 2025

Chip talent drain leaves Taiwan's robotics dreams hanging

Beyond AI, the potential explosive growth of the robotics industry requires TSMC to proactively plan its production capacity. However, if Taiwan aims to independently develop a physical...

Tuesday 10 June 2025

TSMC May revenue hits NT$320.5 billion, YTD sales up over 42% amid strong AI demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported consolidated revenue of NT$320.52 billion (US$9.86 billion) for May 2025, down 8.3% from April but up 39.6% compared to May...

Tuesday 10 June 2025

South Korean industry optimistic about Samsung's potential Middle East expansion; AI chip orders seen as key

Following reports that TSMC is considering establishing a semiconductor wafer fab in the Middle East, some observers suggest that Samsung Electronics may also seek opportunities to...

Monday 9 June 2025

TSMC adjusts global growth plans as Washington ramps up demands

TSMC, under growing pressure from Washington to accelerate its American operations, is reconsidering its global capacity expansion plans...

Monday 9 June 2025

Samsung union loses nearly 7,000 members amid leadership crisis

Samsung Electronics's largest labor union lost almost 7,000 members in two months following the mass resignation of its executive leadership, potentially disrupting negotiations with...

Sunday 8 June 2025

Aurotek eyes new growth curve through smart robotics push

As Taiwan faces mounting demographic challenges — an aging population and declining birth rate — Aurotek Corporation, a leading automation solutions provider, is placing...

Friday 6 June 2025

TSMC's additional US$100B investment prompts Trump administration to intensify pressure on Samsung

Samsung Electronics is facing a challenging period as the Trump administration, which took office in January 2025, enforces its "America First" tariff and investment policies. Initially...

Friday 6 June 2025

The AI chip wars: ASIC uprising challenges Nvidia's crown as TSMC takes all

As Nvidia tightens its near-monopoly grip on the AI GPU market, tech giants and chipmakers are accelerating efforts to develop and mass-produce ASICs, signaling a brewing showdown...

Thursday 5 June 2025

TSMC cautious on High NA as ASML unveils its US$400M chipmaking machine

Kevin Zhang, Deputy Co-Chief Operating Officer at TSMC, recently reiterated the company's cautious approach toward adopting High NA EUV lithography tools, emphasizing that TSMC is...

Wednesday 4 June 2025

Japan races to rebuild its chip industry, tapping Taiwan ties and US$35B strategy

Japan is fast-tracking financial support for Rapidus, its cutting-edge semiconductor venture, to drive domestic production of advanced chips. Since April, the Japanese Senate has...

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