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Wednesday 3 December 2025
Tokyo Electron pulled into TSMC leak saga as prosecutors seek major fine
The Intellectual Property Branch of the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office recently indicted Li-ming Chen, an employee of Tokyo Electron (TEL), and Ping-chun Wu and Yi-ping Ko of Taiwan...
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Apple's potential Intel partnership hinges on 18A-P process maturity by 2027
Apple may resume chip production cooperation with Intel for entry-level M-series chips as early as 2027, contingent on the maturity of Intel's 18A-P process within 18 to 24 months...
Tuesday 2 December 2025
A TSMC pioneer questions the judgment behind Wei-jen Lo’s move to Intel at 75
Former senior vice president of corporate strategy development at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Wei-jen Lo, was recently reported to have taken confidential documents...
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Trumpf opens new plasma power tech center in Taiwan amid close ties with ASML, TSMC
Trumpf, a key supplier of semiconductor equipment components with close partnerships with industry giants such as ASML Holding and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC),...
Tuesday 2 December 2025
TSMC-Intel legal dispute highlights Taiwan's corporate espionage risks
Judicial authorities continue investigating former TSMC senior vice president Wei-Jen Lo for suspected violations of the National Security Act and for industrial espionage. The Intellectual...
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Apple reportedly weighs Intel's 18A-P for 2027 entry-level Mac chips, challenging TSMC's exclusive grip
Despite Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and many industry veterans arguing that former TSMC senior vice president Wei-Jen Lo joining Intel will not materially affect TSMC — given the...
Monday 1 December 2025
Jensen Huang says Nvidia must run very fast as AI chip competition intensifies

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made his fifth visit to Taiwan in 2025 on November 27, reportedly to pay a personal visit to TSMC founder Morris...

Monday 1 December 2025
TSMC reportedly set to take over base-die production in HBM4E generation

Micron said in its latest quarterly results that it will work with TSMC to produce base logic dies for both standard and custom HBM4E...

Monday 1 December 2025
Nvidia and Apple compete for TSMC capacity, targeting A16 and A14 nodes
Driven by strong AI demand, TSMC continues to expand its advanced process capacity. To meet long-term needs from customers like Nvidia, TSMC is not only ramping up 3nm production...
Monday 1 December 2025
Jensen Huang visits Taiwan and refutes ODM capacity concerns
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has recently been on the move, drawing significant attention. Aside from visiting TSMC founder Morris Chang and Quanta chairman Barry Lam during his Thanksgiving...
Monday 1 December 2025
Commentary: TSMC veteran's Intel defection exposes cracks in Taiwan's silicon shield
Since April 5, 2025, a series of geopolitical tensions have unfolded—from US President Donald Trump's remarks and reciprocal tariffs to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's...
Saturday 29 November 2025
Tech giants lead energy self-sufficiency push
As AI computing power surges exponentially, electricity has become a critical strategic resource for the tech industry. With traditional power supply models struggling to meet the...
Saturday 29 November 2025
TSMC enlists bees to monitor environmental health
TSMC, seeking to balance advanced manufacturing with ecological stewardship, has launched a biodiversity initiative centered on one of the planet's most essential pollinators: the...
Friday 28 November 2025
Rapidus reportedly plans second Hokkaido fab for 1.4nm chips as funding gap widens, but company pushes back on timeline

Rapidus plans to begin construction on a second fabrication plant in Chitose, Hokkaido, in fiscal 2027 to produce 1.4nm and eventually...

Friday 28 November 2025
TSMC exit fuels Taiwan-US rivalry in GaN market
TSMC announced in mid-2025 that it will fully exit the gallium nitride (GaN) foundry business within two years. The strategic move refocuses resources on advanced silicon manufacturing...