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NVIDIA to open design center in Taiwan, hire 1K engineers
Discover how NVIDIA’s CEO, Jensen Huang, plans to expand the company’s footprint in Taiwan by establishing a design center and hiring 1,000 engineers, highlighting the strategic importance of Taiwan to NVIDIA’s growth and innovation.2024/06/04 13:40 -
Report: healthcare, tech lead in Taiwan’s graduate salaries
Explore the latest insights on the starting salaries for university and postgraduate entrants in Taiwan’s workforce for 2023, including sector-specific averages, employment trends, and the impact of the global economy on hiring practices.2024/04/30 18:28 -
TSMC expands in Japan with 2nd wafer plant slated for 2027
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced that its Japan subsidiary, JASM, will construct a second wafer fabrication plant by the end of 2024. The plant is expected to be operational by the end of 2027. With support from the Japanese government, TSMC plans to begin production at its first JASM wafer fabrication plant in 2024, with a total investment exceeding US$20 billion. The construction of the second plant is driven by increasing customer demand. The expansion aims to optimize JASM’s cost structure and supply chain efficiency, resulting in increased production. Once both plants are operational, JASM’s Kumamoto wafer fabrication plant will have a monthly capacity of over 100,000 12-inch wafers. The Japan fab will offer process technologies ranging from 40nm to 6nm, catering to automotive, industrial, consumer, and high-performance computing applications. TSMC also mentioned that capacity planning can be adjusted based on client requirements. The Kumamoto wafer plant is expected to create more than 3,400 high-tech professional jobs.2024/02/07 14:37 -
204 workers accept severance from Launch Tech after layoff
Launch Technologies Co., a golf manufacturer in Pingtung, Taiwan, has reached a severance agreement with 204 of its local workers following a layoff plan submitted last month. The company, which suffered a significant explosion at its factory in September, has also helped some employees find new jobs and provided them with generous severance pay. The Ministry of Economic Affairs has pledged to closely monitor the labor rights of the affected workers. The factory buildings remain closed and operations will only resume after third-party verification of their structural safety. Launch Technologies has established an internal legal team to compensate the impacted employees and has committed to continuing salary payments through the end of the year.2023/12/07 14:30 -
Taiwanese struggle with low wages despite advanced degrees
Discover the wage challenges faced by young Taiwanese adults despite their advanced degrees. Tech graduates earn NT$73,500 in their first jobs, while others struggle with lower salaries and a rising cost of living. Explore the impact on their financial prospects and future stability.2023/09/22 18:14