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Friday 6 February 2026

The Kumamoto master plan: behind TSMC's strategic leap to 3nm supremacy

TSMC is doubling down on Japan. By upgrading its second Kumamoto facility to 3-nanometer production, the chipmaking giant has turned what was once a secondary supply-chain hedge into...

Friday 6 February 2026

Commentary: Why TSMC is upgrading Japan's Kumamoto fab from 6nm to 3nm

TSMC has made a significant change in its process plan for the Kumamoto second fab, confirming an upgrade from the initially planned 6/7nm node to 3nm. This facility will become Japan's...

Thursday 5 February 2026

The 3nm surprise: TSMC's C.C. Wei pulls PM Takaichi's own book from his pocket to seal US$17B deal

In a moment that blurred the lines between corporate diplomacy and fan-like devotion, TSMC CEO C.C. Wei turned a high-stakes semiconductor summit into a personal tribute on February...

Thursday 5 February 2026

Commentary: How TSMC's C.C. Wei solidifies global alliances from Washington to Tokyo

In the high-stakes theater of global chipmaking, TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei has mastered a rare skill: the art of the well-timed strategic masterstroke.

Thursday 5 February 2026

TSMC goes all-in on Japan: Kumamoto Fab 2 upgraded to 3nm powerhouse

TSMC has formulated a plan to mass-produce advanced 3nm chips in Kumamoto Prefecture, marking an unprecedented move within Japan. The company has notified the Japanese government of...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

AMD and Broadcom back Powertech's FOPLP; monthly revenue to hit NT$3 billion

Memory packaging giant Powertech Technology is aggressively expanding into fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP), with chairman Duh-Kung Tsai optimistic about the AI industry. Amid...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

South Korea eyes X-ray lithography in response to ASML's EUV grip

As global competition in semiconductor technology intensifies and protectionist trends tied to national strategy gain momentum, South...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Taiwan's top talent pivots to healthcare, eyeing TSMC-style success

TSMC leads the global semiconductor race with advanced processes and a market value of NT$46.5 trillion (US$1.47 trillion), placing itself at the core of what is commonly described...

Monday 2 February 2026

SMIC reportedly sets up advanced packaging research institute in Shanghai

As Intel, Samsung Electronics, and TSMC increase investment in advanced packaging, market sources say SMIC has set up an advanced packaging research organization in Shanghai, with...

Monday 2 February 2026

Apple ramps up supplier price cuts to protect margins as costs rise

Apple reported strong results for its fiscal first quarter of 2026, but the company's supply chain did not share in the enthusiasm. The key reason is that Apple is feeling the impact...

Monday 2 February 2026

TSMC revises five-year growth plan, turning tech lead into high profits

TSMC chairman C.C. Wei recently confirmed that AI demand is real and the trend will remain unchanged in the coming years. AI accelerators accounted for a "high double-digit" percentage...

Monday 2 February 2026

Weekly news roundup: Diversification, memory power, capacity politics

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES stories from the week of January 16 – February 1, 2026.

Monday 2 February 2026

Nvidia CEO projects TSMC capacity to double, warns of memory shortage, reaffirms OpenAI investment during Taiwan visit

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, on February 1, 2026, underscored Taiwan's central role in the global artificial intelligence supply chain, saying the company "would not be possible...

Sunday 1 February 2026

The AI "A-List": NVIDIA CEO hosts high-stakes summit with tech giants behind the global AI boom

Amidst escalating global trade tensions, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's "Trillion-Dollar" power summit in Taipei featured a surprising guest: a legendary chairman of Chinese PCB giant....

Saturday 31 January 2026

Nvidia CEO tells TSMC to "work harder" as 2026 demand surges; reveals 10-year capacity doubling plan

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hosted a high-profile banquet in Taipei on January 31, 2026, for the leaders of Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem.

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