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Monday 27 October 2025
TSMC’s Cliff Hou calls for a stronger Taiwan chip ecosystem to turn crisis into advantage
The Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA) held its annual meeting on October 23. Chairman and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) senior vice president and...
Saturday 25 October 2025
TSIA chair talks Taiwan chipmakers' US challenges, 50-50 chip production remains unclear
Amid the advent of the artificial intelligence (AI) era and the influence of geopolitics, Taiwan's semiconductor industry continues to be a hub in the global supply chain. In response...
Friday 24 October 2025
TSMC's Hou confident rare earth reserves stable in short term, moves to reduce reliance on China
With the advent of the AI era and the concurrent influence of geopolitical developments, Taiwan's semiconductor industry continues to play a pivotal role in the global supply chain...
Friday 29 August 2025
TSMC to tighten supplier audits, targeting firms with deep China ties ahead of 2nm rollout
Reports of TSMC halting Chinese equipment use and auditing Taiwanese suppliers have raised concern. The company said it does not comment on rumors, stressing its focus on risk management...
Friday 1 August 2025
Taiwan announces ambition to 'make waves' with AI
Taiwan's semiconductor industry has become the island's "silicon shield" after three decades of policy-driven support and the combined efforts of pioneering entrepreneurs and researchers...
Thursday 3 July 2025
Taiwan seeks irreplaceable role in global chip supply chain amid AI boom
Taiwan's semiconductor industry has emerged as a strategic global resource amid geopolitical tensions and artificial intelligence growth, but the island must redefine its positioning...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Exclusive: 'A Chip Odyssey' director crafts semiconductor epic
The documentary 'A Chip Odyssey,' which chronicles the development of Taiwan's semiconductor industry, premiered on June 13, 2025. It quickly surpassed NT$5 million (approx. US$169,141)...
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Mature chip processes most vulnerable in Trump's tariff storm
Taiwan's semiconductor industry has temporarily escaped US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff measures announced earlier this month, but industry insiders warn that systemic...
Monday 14 April 2025
Trump's tariff exemption sparks rush in Taiwan chip sector, raising concerns for 2H25
Taiwan's semiconductor industry anticipates a surge in activity as firms race to ship products to the US during the 90-day tariff exemption period announced by President Trump for...
Monday 14 April 2025
French quantum startup Quobly eyes Taiwan for strategic semiconductor, academic partnerships
French quantum computing firm Quobly is seeking deeper ties with Taiwan's semiconductor industry and top academic institutions, as part of its broader strategy to commercialize semiconductor-based...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
TSMC board member dismisses Intel foundry takeover rumors, calls them unfounded
Paul Liu, head of Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) and a TSMC board member, denied speculation that the company is considering acquiring Intel's struggling foundry business...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Taiwan's semiconductor dominance: Strategic asset or economic vulnerability?
As US President Donald Trump continues to make statements about Taiwan's semiconductor industry, concerns are rising that the US might replicate its past tactics of undermining Japan's...
Friday 10 January 2025
Rayzher's December 2024 revenue soars on Taiwan fab construction demand
Rayzher reported record-breaking December 2024 revenue of NT$236 million (US$7.17 million), marking a substantial 68.91% increase from the previous year, driven by robust demand from...
Friday 8 November 2024
Taiwan's semiconductors: key AI asset poised to withstand US political shifts
The resilience of Taiwan's semiconductor industry remains unwavering, even as the US undergoes political transition. This perspective was shared by Etron Technology Chairman Nicky...
Friday 8 November 2024
TSMC exec sees broad trend of collaboration in response to Trump tariff threats
According to TSMC Senior Vice President and Deputy Co-COO Cliff Hou, Taiwan's strong partnership with the US spanning decades is expected to continue despite the upcoming administration...