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AI Chip Testing Demand Transforms KYEC
For most of its 38-year history, King Yuan Electronics Co. (KYEC, 2449.TW) operated in the background of the semiconductor industry by testing chips after fabrication, a necessary but unglamorous step. The AI era has changed that calculus entirely. As the world’s largest pure-play testing company, KYEC now validates the most advanced accelerators ever built, and surging demand has transformed its testing floors from routine checkpoints into one of the AI supply chain’s defining bottlenecks.
2026/04/14 11:49
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Why TSMC says Taiwan can’t absorb its massive growth
TSMC’s US$2 trillion market cap and US$250 billion US investment signal confidence in AI chip demand despite Taiwan hollowing out concerns.
2026/03/02 18:02
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Taiwan’s PCB Makers Stake Billions on the AI Boom
The AI infrastructure story has mostly been told through the lens of advanced chips and the foundries that produce them. But there is another layer of the supply chain, often overlooked, that determines whether any of these systems actually work. Signals must be transmitted. Power must be delivered across increasingly complex architectures. And the companies solving these high-density interconnect challenges are increasingly headquartered in Taiwan.
2026/02/09 17:23
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TSMC opens doors to Chiayi fab amid booming AI chip demand
TSMC showcased its Chiayi Advanced Packaging Fab 7, highlighting investment in Taiwan’s packaging capabilities. The site aims to meet AI-driven demand.
2026/01/23 11:15
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AI demand drives 18% revenue growth for Taiwan companies
Taiwan Stock Exchange reports an 18.07% revenue surge in November, driven by AI demand and strategic investments. Key industries like tech and construction lead growth.
2025/12/12 06:00
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AI demand could push TSMC’s market value past Apple: Analyst
Analysts debate TSMC’s potential to surpass Apple in market value by 2030, driven by AI demand. TSMC’s growth could outpace Apple, but projections face skepticism.
2025/11/26 10:00
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Dutch journalist offers rare insights into ASML’s success
Marc Hijink, a Dutch journalist, discusses ASML’s success in the semiconductor industry, highlighting strategic partnerships, innovation, and global expansion. He emphasizes ASML’s flat organizational structure and its focus on long-term development, comparing it to TSMC’s model. Hijink also addresses challenges like talent management and geopolitical factors affecting the industry.
2025/09/15 16:09
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Taiwan chip giant projects 30% revenue growth for 2025
TSMC forecasts an 8% rise in Q3 revenue, reaching $31.8 billion to $33 billion, driven by demand for 3-nanometer and 5-nanometer technologies. The company raises its 2025 revenue growth target to 30%.
2025/07/17 18:35
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TSMC leads global wafer foundry with 35% market share
TSMC achieved a record 35% market share in the global wafer foundry industry in Q1, driven by AI demand and its ’Foundry 2.0’ concept. Revenue hit $72 billion.
2025/06/25 07:00
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Taiwan chip giant expands CoWoS capacity with AP8 facility
TSMC celebrated a milestone with its AP8 plant ceremony, highlighting its expansion in advanced packaging. The move strengthens TSMC’s industry leadership amid rising AI demand.
2025/04/02 18:00
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TSMC stock hits record high, market value reaches NT$28.5T
TSMC hits a record stock price of NT$1,100, driven by strong Q3 results and optimistic forecasts. The company sees AI demand fueling growth through 2025.
2024/10/18 09:29
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TSMC to start building P3 plant in Kaohsiung this month
TSMC will start building its P3 plant in Kaohsiung this month, says Mayor Chen Chi-mai. The expansion aligns with TSMC’s strategy to meet global semiconductor demand.
2024/10/08 16:54
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Taiwan’s August electricity demand hits two-year high
Taiwan’s Electric Prosperity Index for August shows a rise in economic activity, driven by AI and high-performance computing. Industrial electricity demand hit a two-year high.
2024/09/25 22:00
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TSMC reports 33% year-over-year revenue jump in August
Discover how TSMC’s August revenue reflects a year-over-year growth despite a monthly dip, and see projections for Q3 2024 driven by demand for advanced technologies.
2024/09/10 15:16
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Etron chairman: Semiconductor growth to dip in late 2024
Discover insights from Etron’s chairman, Nicky Lu, on the semiconductor industry’s growth slowdown in H2 due to economic shifts and global challenges, and why AI could fuel future demand.
2024/09/05 11:01
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Taiwan updates power demand forecast for AI surge
Discover how Taiwan is preparing for the AI era with a strategic focus on clean and renewable energy to meet the rising electricity demands of the AI and semiconductor industries.
2024/05/29 17:48
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Taiwan’s tech giants on hiring spree amid AI demand surge
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and Delta Electronics announce significant hiring plans in Taiwan and globally, offering competitive salaries for engineers and technicians amidst a rebound in the semiconductor industry.
2024/04/01 10:44
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Goldman Sachs forecasts massive expansion for TSMC
Goldman Sachs predicts that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will double its CoWoS production capacity by 2025, leading to a raised target price of NT$975. The forecast includes plans for advanced CoWoS packaging plants in Chiayi and potential expansion to Japan. Customer demand for advanced packaging, especially CoWoS, is expected to rise with the adoption of 2-nanometer process technology. Goldman Sachs also revised TSMC’s capital expenditure forecast and profit outlook for major AI companies, reflecting a positive growth trend in the industry.
2024/03/25 12:49
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TSMC sees orders hike as October revenue hits record levels
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) predicts a surge in artificial intelligence (AI) orders in the coming year, with October’s revenue reaching NT$243.203 billion ($8.6 billion), a 34.8 percent monthly increase and a 15.7 percent annual increase. TSMC’s stock price has also been on a steady rise, accumulating a growth of 7.5 percent since November. Morgan Stanley semiconductor research analyst Charlie Chan attributes TSMC’s revenue growth to signs of recovery and the robust demand for AI semiconductors worldwide. NVIDIA’s expanded order to TSMC, along with increased demand from clients like Apple and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), has led TSMC to accelerate the enhancement of its advanced packaging technology, Chip on Wafer on Substrate (CoWoS). CoWoS enables TSMC to effectively reduce costs and trim electric consumption by packaging chiplets on a silicon interposer and placing them on a package substrate. However, TSMC’s current CoWoS capacity remains a bottleneck for NVIDIA’s AI GPU chips, though the company forecasts a rebound in productivity by the end of 2024 to meet customer demand.
2023/11/16 21:24
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TSMC founder warns of changing landscape for semiconductors
TSMC Founder Morris Chang underscores the emerging challenges for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, emphasizing national security amidst global shifts. With AI demand surging and changing supply chain dynamics post-pandemic, Taiwan must navigate geopolitical tensions and retain its global edge in chipmaking.
2023/11/02 18:10