The most important company you’ve never heard of is being dragged into the U.S.-China rivalry
4 years ago

The most important company you’ve never heard of is being dragged into the U.S.-China rivalry

LA Times  

It’s been called Taiwan’s Silicon Shield, and without it much of modern life would cease. “Semiconductors underpin all the ‘must win’ technologies of the 21st century,” said Ashley Feng, a China and Taiwan expert formerly at the Center for a New American Security. “China could use the disabling of TSMC’s wafer fabs on Taiwan to inflict a heavy blow on the U.S. tech economy, given that all of the U.S. fabless chipmakers, as well as major tech brands like Apple, rely on TSMC for advanced wafer fabrication,” said Craig Addison, author of “Silicon Shield: Taiwan’s Protection Against Chinese Attack.” “TSMC has tried to be the Switzerland of the chip industry, but those days are over.” Morris Chang, chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., listens during a 2014 shareholders conference in Taipei. “So I thought that maybe TSMC, a pure-play foundry, could remedy that.” In doing so, Chang created the world’s first dedicated semiconductor foundry, where American companies could outsource chip production and forgo the heavy cost of building manufacturing facilities. “If we were not around,” Chang once said of his company, “billions of people around the world would live differently than they do now.” The tumult in the industry has not hurt TSMC’s bottom line.

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TSMC caught in crossfire of US-China tech war, struggling to maintain neutrality
3 weeks, 6 days ago

TSMC caught in crossfire of US-China tech war, struggling to maintain neutrality

Firstpost  

TSMC’s challenge isn’t just about staying in the US’s good graces. Any misstep could invite intervention from Chinese authorities, risking profits and potentially destabilising the global semiconductor supply chain With giants like Apple and Nvidia on its client list, TSMC has no choice but to comply fully with US investigations. Image Credit: Reuters The escalating tech battle between the US …

Fearing Donald Trump’s sanctions, Chinese AI businesses scramble to stockpile US chips
1 month ago

Fearing Donald Trump’s sanctions, Chinese AI businesses scramble to stockpile US chips

Firstpost  

China’s purchases of American semiconductors soared to $1.11 billion in October, a 60 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Between January and October, chip imports from the US totalled $9.61 billion Trump’s return to the presidency has reignited concerns in China about expanded sanctions targeting its tech industry. Recent customs data reveals that China’s purchases of …

When the chips are down: A US-China trade war?
1 month, 1 week ago

When the chips are down: A US-China trade war?

Live Mint  

On Monday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world’s largest chipmaker, was reportedly stopped from shipping advanced ‘AI’ chips to China’s biggest tech conglomerate, Huawei. Since 2019, Huawei has been on a trade restriction list after the US alleged cyber espionage by the company, as well as its seemingly close ties with China’s government. Last month, a tech strip-down found TSMC’s …

India must cash in on chip war
1 month, 1 week ago

India must cash in on chip war

Hindustan Times  

The US government’s latest directive to TSMC, halting shipments of advanced semiconductors to China, marks a significant escalation in the global chip wars. The US has tightened its grip on advanced chip sales to China, from restricting Nvidia and AMD’s AI chip sales in 2022 to planning additional controls on about 120 Chinese tech firms. The Biden administration’s sustained pressure …

Taiwan Makes the Majority of the World’s Computer Chips. Now It’s Running Out of Electricity
54 years, 11 months ago

Taiwan Makes the Majority of the World’s Computer Chips. Now It’s Running Out of Electricity

Wired  

This story originally appeared on Yale Environment 360 and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Some 50 miles southwest of Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, and strategically located close to a cluster of the island’s top universities, the 3,500-acre Hsinchu Science Park is globally celebrated as the incubator of Taiwan’s most successful technology companies. One of them, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing …

He’s training the world’s next microchip leaders. Here’s why he worries
3 months, 1 week ago

He’s training the world’s next microchip leaders. Here’s why he worries

LA Times  

Burn Lin knows the ins and outs of the tiny chips that power your phones, cars and gaming consoles, and he knows there aren’t enough workers to keep up with skyrocketing demand. He led technological breakthroughs at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., today the crown jewel of Taiwan’s tech industry. His school — created with government support three years ago to …

Amid trade war with West, China buys more chipmaking tools than South Korea, Taiwan & US: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid trade war with West, China buys more chipmaking tools than South Korea, Taiwan & US: Report

Firstpost  

China has spent a record $25 billion in buying chipmaking equipment so far this year and is expected to spend $50 billion by the end of the year Amid an escalating trade war with the West, China has emerged as the top buyer of chipmaking tools this year, according to a report. Amid such a conflict, the Semiconductor Equipment and …

The soldiers of the silicon supply chain are worried
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The soldiers of the silicon supply chain are worried

Live Mint  

There is a wry sense of seen-it-all-before in the crucible of the world’s semiconductor industry. When your columnist took the bullet train to Hsinchu Science Park, home to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s biggest chip producer, on May 24th, China was simulating a military encirclement of Taiwan in waters not far over the horizon. “Since 1996 China has been …

Taiwan stole America’s chip industry according to Trump. But that’s not true
5 months ago

Taiwan stole America’s chip industry according to Trump. But that’s not true

CNN  

Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Former US President Donald Trump raised eyebrows last week when he accused Taiwan of snatching America’s crown in the $500 billion business of making computer chips. “Because of it, TSMC could focus on manufacturing and be very good at it, and more importantly, it could manufacture for multiple different customers, which would let the company scale …

TSMC's reliance on US bad for island economy
7 months ago

TSMC's reliance on US bad for island economy

China Daily  

A sign outside of a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company facility in San Jose, California. Official data from the island's financial department show that in the first four months of this year, Taiwan's exports of integrated circuits to the mainland amounted to $26.01 billion, which was 15.55 times more than its integrated circuit exports to the US and accounts for 53.1 …

TSMC's reliance on US bad for island economy
7 months ago

TSMC's reliance on US bad for island economy

China Daily  

A sign outside of a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company facility in San Jose, California. Official data from the island's financial department show that in the first four months of this year, Taiwan's exports of integrated circuits to the mainland amounted to $26.01 billion, which was 15.55 times more than its integrated circuit exports to the US and accounts for 53.1 …

TSMC to promote from within after chairman retires next year
1 year ago

TSMC to promote from within after chairman retires next year

The Hindu  

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Tuesday that its board had recommended that current CEO and Vice Chairman C.C. Company veteran Liu became Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's chairman in 2018 after founder Morris Chang, who remains the senior statesman of Taiwan's chip industry, retired. Liu, who joined TSMC in 1993, said he would like to put his "decades …

TSMC drops northern Taiwan site for advanced chip factory after protests
1 year, 2 months ago

TSMC drops northern Taiwan site for advanced chip factory after protests

The Hindu  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd. said it would not build a advanced chip factory in a rural part of northern Taiwan after local residents protested that they did not want to move to accommodate an expansion of an industrial park. The world's largest contract chipmaker was intending to build a 1-nanometre chip factory in Longtan, according to a Central News …

Morris Chang founded TSMC — the world's most important company. Now everyone wants control of it
1 year, 4 months ago

Morris Chang founded TSMC — the world's most important company. Now everyone wants control of it

ABC  

They're in your phone, your car, your microwave — there might even be one in your kettle. Podcast If You're Listening The world's most important company TSMC chips have put Western tech companies and militaries streets ahead of China, and China is not happy about it. Morris Chang founded TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker. The Taiwanese government offered him …

TSMC's dilemma shows 'chip war' has no winner
1 year, 4 months ago

TSMC's dilemma shows 'chip war' has no winner

China Daily  

Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken Feb 25, 2022. In his latest interview with The New York Times, TSMC chairman Mark Liu admitted that his company's unit that moved to the United States had encountered problems, such as higher construction costs and rifts between TSMC and local workers. When reports …

TSMC’s Taiwan factory plans have not changed, says minister
1 year, 8 months ago

TSMC’s Taiwan factory plans have not changed, says minister

Al Jazeera  

Economy minister says investment still going ahead after report that semiconductor giant is slowing expansion plans. Taiwan’s TSMC has not changed the investment plan for its new chip factory in the island’s southern city of Kaohsiung, Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua has said, responding to a media report of the chipmaker slowing down expansion at home. “TSMC investing in Taiwan, investing …

Tech companies continue to abandon China. Here’s why its good news for India, Mexico and Vietnam
1 year, 8 months ago

Tech companies continue to abandon China. Here’s why its good news for India, Mexico and Vietnam

Firstpost  

Tech companies across the world have come to realise that the business model of production in China and exporting abroad can be a precarious and unsustainable proposition. Also read: Apple continues to ditch China: Foxconn leases new site in Vietnam for new Apple factory Apple’s China +1 policy is being adopted everywhere Apple, one of the biggest tech companies operating …

Taiwan chip pioneer warns U.S. plans will boost costs
1 year, 9 months ago

Taiwan chip pioneer warns U.S. plans will boost costs

The Hindu  

U.S. government efforts to shift production of processor chips from Asia to the United States will double their cost and slow the spread of their use in phones, cars and other products, the billionaire founder of the global industry’s biggest manufacturer warned Thursday. Morris Chang of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. said he supports U.S. efforts to slow China’s development of …

Taiwan chip pioneer warns US plans will boost costs
1 year, 9 months ago

Taiwan chip pioneer warns US plans will boost costs

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — U.S. government efforts to shift production of processor chips from Asia to the United States will double their cost and slow the spread of their use in phones, cars and other products, the billionaire founder of the global industry’s biggest manufacturer warned Thursday. Morris Chang of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. said he supports U.S. efforts to slow …

Taiwan chipmaker TSMC says quarterly profit up 78%
1 year, 11 months ago

Taiwan chipmaker TSMC says quarterly profit up 78%

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the biggest contract manufacturer of processor chips for smartphones and other products, said Thursday its quarterly profit rose 78% over a year earlier but forecast weak demand this year. Revenue for the final quarter of 2022 rose 42.8% over a year earlier to 625.5 billion New Taiwan dollars, the company announced. TSMC announced …

TSMC triples Arizona chip plant investment, Apple confirms to only use chips made in the US
2 years ago

TSMC triples Arizona chip plant investment, Apple confirms to only use chips made in the US

Firstpost  

TSMC will be tripling their planned investment at the Arizona plant in the US to a total of $40 billion. Taiwan’s TSMC or the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd. announced on Tuesday that they will be tripling their planned investment at the Arizona plant in the US to a total of $40 billion. “American manufacturing is back, folks," Biden said …

First Principles | How the chips fall in the battle for semiconductors
2 years ago

First Principles | How the chips fall in the battle for semiconductors

Hindustan Times  

“Wrap your head around this,” says Pankaj Jain over the phone, “over 80% of chips designers are Indian.” While this good news comes from an informal conversation with the New York-based founder and managing partner of Saka Ventures, it throws up some questions as well. What makes this battle for semiconductors more compelling still is that the world’s semiconductor headquarters …

Taiwan’s APEC envoy at the center of processor chip tension
2 years, 1 month ago

Taiwan’s APEC envoy at the center of processor chip tension

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s envoy to a gathering of Asia-Pacific leaders is the 91-year-old billionaire founder of a computer chip manufacturing giant that operated behind the scenes for decades before being thrust into the center of U.S.-Chinese tension over technology and security. Morris Chang’s hybrid role highlights the clash between Taiwan’s status as one of China’s top tech suppliers and …

China warns Taiwan of opposition after Lithuania chip plan
2 years, 1 month ago

China warns Taiwan of opposition after Lithuania chip plan

The Hindu  

China has vowed resolute opposition to any efforts by Taiwan to collude with external forces and pursue independence, a spokesman of its foreign ministry said on Tuesday. The remarks came in response to a query about a plan announced this week by the self-ruled island to invest more than 10 million euros towards chip production in Lithuania. Tension in the …

Are Taiwanese chip firms decoupling from China? | Today’s Cache
2 years, 1 month ago

Are Taiwanese chip firms decoupling from China? | Today’s Cache

The Hindu  

The U.S. has been stifling China’s advances in building technology using American intellectual property. Caught between the two countries are Taiwanese chip firms as both China and the U.S. are keen to curry favour with companies that count major technology firms like Apple, Nvidia and Qualcomm as their customers. Despite large-scale investments in the U.S. by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company …

How Xi sacrificed China’s future in pursuit of total power
2 years, 1 month ago

How Xi sacrificed China’s future in pursuit of total power

The Telegraph  

The island, which drives just 1pc of global economic output, punches well above its weight because it’s cornered a large share of the market. “It hasn’t increased at all, despite all the money Beijing has spent trying to lure Taiwanese engineers to come over to China to help them,” says Gareth Leather, senior Asia economist at the consultancy. “If there …

Op-Ed: What Silicon Valley must sacrifice to curb China’s exploitation of U.S. tech
2 years, 2 months ago

Op-Ed: What Silicon Valley must sacrifice to curb China’s exploitation of U.S. tech

LA Times  

Previous U.S. administrations have targeted specific Chinese companies accused of supporting China’s defense modernization or violating human rights. The Biden administration considers further advances in Chinese semiconductor technology — or the artificial intelligence applications that advanced chips enable — counter to U.S. national interests. The U.S. had tried to stop certain Chinese firms with military links from accessing advanced chips, …

Taiwan and U.S. tensions with China pose 'serious' challenges for chip industry
2 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan and U.S. tensions with China pose 'serious' challenges for chip industry

The Hindu  

Rising Taiwan-China and U.S.-China tensions have brought "more serious" challenges for the semiconductor industry, the chairman of Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association's annual convention, TSMC Chairman Mark Liu said: "The U.S.-China trade conflict and the escalation of cross-Strait tensions have brought more serious challenges to all industries, including the semiconductor industry." In …

Taiwan chipmaker TSMC says quarterly profit $8.8 billion
2 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan chipmaker TSMC says quarterly profit $8.8 billion

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the biggest contract manufacturer of processor chips for smartphones and other products, said Thursday that its quarterly profit rose 79.7% over a year earlier to a record $8.8 billion amid surging demand. The American Embassy in Beijing didn’t immediately respond to a question about whether TSMC had received an exemption that might allow …

Global chip stocks tumble as Biden expands technology curbs on China: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

Global chip stocks tumble as Biden expands technology curbs on China: Report

Hindustan Times  

Semiconductor stocks across the globe slipped Monday after fresh US curbs on China’s access to American technology added to a disappointing start to the earnings season, stoking concerns that the industry’s downturn is far from over. The new strategy suggests that Washington aims to “freeze in” China at its current level, enabling the US to increase its lead, said Gabriel …

Taiwan signals its chip firms will follow new U.S. rules on China
2 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan signals its chip firms will follow new U.S. rules on China

The Hindu  

Taiwanese semiconductor companies attach "great importance" to complying with the law, the island's government said on Saturday, signalling they would comply with new U.S. export controls that aim to hobble China's chip industry. Taiwan, a major chip producer, is home to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major supplier to companies including Apple Inc. "Taiwan's …

Between Samsung and TSMC, the Taiwanese firm controls over half of global foundry manufacturing
2 years, 3 months ago

Between Samsung and TSMC, the Taiwanese firm controls over half of global foundry manufacturing

The Hindu  

When it comes to making chipsets, there is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Samsung, and the rest. The Taiwanese firm was running at full capacity to meet demand for chips globally as the world faced a semiconductor shortage. Between the two, the Taiwanese firm controls over half of global foundry manufacturing. TSMC’s latest revenue numbers comes at a time when …

Facing Chinese threat, what’s at stake for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry
2 years, 4 months ago

Facing Chinese threat, what’s at stake for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry

Hindustan Times  

The leading chip factory in the world would be converted “not operable” if China invades Taiwan, said Mark Liu, chairperson of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the Apple's chip maker company. The impact on India's semiconductor industry Taiwan’s ‘New southbound policy’ and India’s ‘Act East policy’ have acted as catalysts in strengthening the bilateral trade relationship between both countries. While talking …

Taiwan-China Tensions: How does this impact India’s auto sector and semiconductor demand
2 years, 4 months ago

Taiwan-China Tensions: How does this impact India’s auto sector and semiconductor demand

Live Mint  

Five months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, another geopolitical conflict arose between China and the United States. The Chinese ministry opposed Pelosi's visit to Taipei, saying that "Pelosi disregarded China's strong opposition and solemn representations and visited Taiwan, China." Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer and Asia's most valuable listed company at $600bn, according to …

Why Taiwan's chips could be at the centre of rising US-China tension
2 years, 4 months ago

Why Taiwan's chips could be at the centre of rising US-China tension

India Today  

Despite open threats from China, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi became the highest-profile elected American official to visit Taiwan in 25 years, triggering a diplomatic showdown and prompting China to announce military exercises around the island and warn that “those who play with fire will perish by it.” China considers Taiwan its territory and has not ruled out the possible …

How India’s Semiconductor Mission is Shaping Up to Compete in Global Chip Making Race
2 years, 4 months ago

How India’s Semiconductor Mission is Shaping Up to Compete in Global Chip Making Race

News 18  

With the global chip shortage, fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical circumstances, affecting several smartphone and automobile industries, the government has launched the ‘Semiconductor Mission’ to establish a self-reliance and give boost to India’s fast-expanding electronics manufacturing and innovation ecosystem. Sanjay Gupta, Vice President and India Managing Director, NXP Semiconductors said: “With ISM taking India’s leadership in the technology …

Intel to produce Taiwanese company MediaTek's chips
2 years, 4 months ago

Intel to produce Taiwanese company MediaTek's chips

The Hindu  

The manufacturing arrangement is one of the most significant deals Intel has announced since it launched its so-called foundry business early last year. TechInsights’ chip economist Dan Hutcheson said there were doubts in the industry on whether Intel could pull off the foundry business, but the deal with MediaTek shows it’s on the right path and its investments, including in …

Taiwan weighs Foxconn fine for China chip investment
2 years, 5 months ago

Taiwan weighs Foxconn fine for China chip investment

The Hindu  

Taiwan's government is considering fining tech giant Foxconn up to T$25 million over its investment in a Chinese chip conglomerate without first getting regulatory approval, two sources briefed on the matter said on Friday. Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, said this week it has become a shareholder in embattled Chinese chip conglomerate Tsinghua Unigroup via a 5.38 billion …

Taiwanese Chip Firms Gain Amid Global Shortage Issues
2 years, 5 months ago

Taiwanese Chip Firms Gain Amid Global Shortage Issues

News 18  

TAIPEI:Order books for both mature and advanced semiconductor nodes for Taiwanese chip firms are still very full, Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said on Wednesday, amid concerns about a slowdown in tech-related demand. A significantly weaker-than-expected business outlook by memory-chip firm Micron Technology Inc last Thursday raised concern that, following nearly two years of strong demand, the industry was turning towards …

Taiwan’s GlobalWafers to invest $5 billion in New Texas plant
2 years, 5 months ago

Taiwan’s GlobalWafers to invest $5 billion in New Texas plant

Live Mint  

GlobalWafers Co., a Taiwan-based technology company, unveiled a plan on Monday to build a $5 billion factory in Sherman, Texas, to manufacture silicon wafers, a key material used in the production of semiconductors. The investment, which would receive U.S. government support should Congress pass pending legislation, will contribute to a U.S. effort to boost domestic production of advanced semiconductors and …

Taiwan’s TSMC says no firm plans for now to build Europe factories
2 years, 6 months ago

Taiwan’s TSMC says no firm plans for now to build Europe factories

The Hindu  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd has no concrete plans currently for building factories in Europe, chairman Mark Liu said on Wednesday, adding that customers in that region were fewer than in other parts of the world. The company, the world's largest contract manufacturer for semiconductors, is assessing expansion plans in various regions, with the primary factor being customer need, he …

After Ukraine war, Taiwan’s chip supremacy raises economic stakes
2 years, 8 months ago

After Ukraine war, Taiwan’s chip supremacy raises economic stakes

Al Jazeera  

Island’s importance to global supply chains is under scrutiny amid predictions of an invasion by China in coming years. Taiwan’s vital importance to global supply chains is especially pressing amid growing speculation that China could try to take the self-ruled island, which Beijing considers a renegade province, by force in the coming years. “So the potential impact on Russia’s economy …

Taiwan's lucrative chip industry faces threat from China, but India can play saviour
2 years, 9 months ago

Taiwan's lucrative chip industry faces threat from China, but India can play saviour

Firstpost  

Taiwan, home to over 60 per cent of the world’s contract chip manufacturing, is a crucial player in the race for building a robust semiconductor supply chain As the Russia-Ukraine crisis continues, questions have been raised about how this might affect China’s decision-making process on Taiwan. Taiwan, home to over 60 per cent of the world’s contract chip manufacturing, is …

US to deepen relations with Taiwan in face of China tensions
3 years, 1 month ago

US to deepen relations with Taiwan in face of China tensions

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The U.S. wants to deepen its relationship with Taiwan, the self-ruled island that has become a major point of conflict in the strained U.S.-China relationship, and will work to counter Beijing’s “malign” influence, a U.S. diplomat said Friday. “We are committed to deepening our ties with Taiwan.” The U.S. support for Taiwan comes as tensions between China …

U.S. wants to deepen relations with Taiwan amid rising tensions with China
3 years, 1 month ago

U.S. wants to deepen relations with Taiwan amid rising tensions with China

LA Times  

Sandra Oudkirk, the de facto U.S. ambassador to Taiwan, speaks Friday during her first public news conference. Washington wants to deepen its relationship with Taiwan, the self-ruled island that has become a major point of contention in the strained U.S.-China relationship, and will work to counter Beijing’s “malign” influence, a U.S. diplomat said Friday. In her first public news conference, …

On Semiconductors, India Needs to Reboot Trade Policies, Ecosystem to Build a TSMC
3 years, 2 months ago

On Semiconductors, India Needs to Reboot Trade Policies, Ecosystem to Build a TSMC

News 18  

Talks have accelerated between India and Taiwan to build a state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing unit in the country. India’s effort to build an indigenous semiconductor manufacturing facility is not new with multiple attempts facilitated by the state from the early 1980s itself. Delay in the acquisition of land and the failure to streamline this process can still hamper India’s ambition to …

An $11 billion distraction for China’s chip ambitions
3 years, 3 months ago

An $11 billion distraction for China’s chip ambitions

Live Mint  

Year after year, we hear about China’s ambitions to become a leading contender in the global chip race. If SMIC could press the start button on these two new factories today, the total capacity of 140,000 wafers per month would go a long way toward solving the current chip shortage. Chinese EV player Xpeng Inc., for example, uses artificial intelligence …

Chipmaker TSMC says too early to say on Germany expansion
3 years, 4 months ago

Chipmaker TSMC says too early to say on Germany expansion

The Hindu  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd said on Monday that it was too early to say whether it will build factories in Germany and that talks were in early stages, as the EU seeks to reduce chip imports amid a supply shortage. "We are currently doing reviews on Germany seriously, but it's still in very early stages," TSMC chairman Mark Liu …

Taiwan’s TSMC is pouring $100 billion into chipmaking to prevent another shortage
3 years, 8 months ago

Taiwan’s TSMC is pouring $100 billion into chipmaking to prevent another shortage

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, announced Thursday that it expects to pour $100 billion into advanced chips over the next three years to keep up with rising demand. “In order to keep up with demand,” TSMC expects to use the funds to “increase capacity to support the manufacturing and of advanced …

Long Wait For Your New Car? Laptops Out Of Stock? Can’t Buy A PlayStation 5? Blame The Chip Shortage
3 years, 9 months ago

Long Wait For Your New Car? Laptops Out Of Stock? Can’t Buy A PlayStation 5? Blame The Chip Shortage

News 18  

You may never have realized this, at least till now maybe, but these good old semiconductors are the very backbone of pretty much everything around you. Your smartphone, your TV, your refrigerator, the new AC that you purchased ahead of the summer, laptops and PCs, smart speakers, tablets, gaming consoles such as the Sony PlayStation 5, lamps and bulbs, children’s …

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