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Monday 19 January 2026
TSMC eyes rapid 2nm growth in 2026 through high capex and US-Taiwan expansion
TSMC posted record fourth quarter 2025 results driven by strong demand for its 3nm and 5nm process families, with a gross margin of 62.3%, surpassing prior guidance of 59-61%. The...
Monday 19 January 2026
Weekly news roundup: memory shortages, packaging power, TSMC's global pivot
Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories of the week of January 12-18, 2026.
Saturday 17 January 2026
TSMC speeds up US expansion while keeping FX strategy simple
TSMC is speeding up its multibillion-dollar expansion in Arizona after posting strong earnings, signaling confidence in long-term artificial intelligence demand and the US push to...
Saturday 17 January 2026
Packaging and testing cluster expected to emerge as TSMC Arizona GigaFab expands
During TSMC's first earnings call of 2026, CEO C.C. Wei said that key metrics at its Arizona fabs are approaching the level of advanced manufacturing in Taiwan. Rising demand from...
Thursday 15 January 2026
In depth: Why TSMC believes AI demand justifies record capex and long-term risk

TSMC used its earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2025 to deliver one of its most bullish outlooks in years, arguing that artificial...

Thursday 15 January 2026
TSMC Arizona yields depend on Taiwan's on-site experts
TSMC is known for strong performance and high yields in advanced chip manufacturing, supplying key customers such as Nvidia and Apple. But producing leading-edge semiconductors requires...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
TSMC turns Arizona gamble into goldmine as suppliers ride 10-year wave
After five years of struggling with double construction timelines and billion-dollar regulatory hurdles, TSMC has quietly transformed its Arizona operations into a profit engine, and...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Commentary: TSMC's costly US plant gamble unfolds; rising investment and challenges await
TSMC announced plans in 2020 to establish an advanced wafer fab in the US, marking a major shift toward significant US investments. Initially seen as a political necessity, TSMC's...
Monday 12 January 2026
TSMC expands advanced packaging, reportedly set to name first 'general plant manager'
TSMC is rapidly expanding its advanced packaging operations and is reportedly poised to appoint its first-ever "general plant manager" to oversee all facilities. The role is expected...
Friday 9 January 2026
TSMC Arizona's land purchase signals continued expansion of US chip manufacturing footprint
TSMC said on January 8 that it has acquired land in Arizona through its subsidiary TSMC Arizona, marking another step in expanding its overseas manufacturing footprint.
Friday 9 January 2026
TSMC accelerates global expansion despite talent shortage
TSMC is rapidly expanding its global footprint, with facilities in Kumamoto, Japan; Arizona, the US; and Saxony, Germany. Facing a critical shortage of semiconductor equipment and...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
TSMC names Gina Proctor Treasurer of Arizona subsidiary

TSMC appointed Gina Proctor as treasurer of its TSMC Arizona Corporation subsidiary effective January 6, 2026, according to a regulatory disclosure...

Tuesday 6 January 2026
TSMC reportedly set to build 12 Arizona fabs as Japan, Germany expansions stall
Recent market reports highlight ongoing challenges for TSMC's wafer fabs in Arizona, including high costs and low profits. Industry sources cite supply chain issues, talent shortages,...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
TSMC reportedly speeds up Arizona 3nm fab plans as Samsung woos US clients in Texas

According to South Korean media reports and industry sources, TSMC is moving to pull forward the production schedule at its second Arizona...

Tuesday 30 December 2025
TSMC's Arizona red tape exposes reality of reshoring US manufacturing
TSMC's Arizona semiconductor complex illustrates the practical hurdles of re-shoring advanced manufacturing to the US. The project required navigating 18,000 unique rules and permits,...