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Japan’s Kumamoto to woo TSMC for semiconductor hub
Discover how Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan plans to become a semiconductor hub by courting TSMC for a new chip factory, aiming to replicate Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park success.
2024/05/13 12:40
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TSMC to build third chip fab in Arizona, US
TSMC announces plans for a third chip fab in Arizona while maintaining Taiwan as its primary production hub, with 80-90% of capacity remaining in Taiwan. TSMC’s advanced semiconductor technology is distributed across Hsinchu, Taichung, and Tainan, with new 2nm factories in Baoshan and Kaohsiung. TSMC is also planning a 1nm site in Chiayi or Yunlin, pending government assistance.
2024/04/09 11:26
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US offers $11.6B in aid for TSMC’s Arizona fabs
Discover how TSMC’s groundbreaking $65 billion investment in Arizona, supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce with subsidies and loans, aims to revolutionize the semiconductor industry with the world’s most advanced 2-nanometer chips, creating thousands of jobs and bolstering AI technology.
2024/04/08 18:33
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TSMC, Kyushu University to boost semiconductor talent
TSMC to collaborate with Kyushu University in Japan to foster talent and research in the semiconductor field. The partnership aims to address a projected shortage of technical talents in Kyushu’s semiconductor industry and support TSMC’s expansion plans in Kumamoto Prefecture.
2024/04/01 13:05
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Japan’s PM to tour new TSMC factory in Kumamoto
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to visit the new Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) factory in Kumamoto Prefecture, focusing on its readiness for mass production. The Japanese government is supporting semiconductor production infrastructure with a subsidy of up to JPY 1.2 trillion for TSMC’s expansion efforts.
2024/03/28 17:53
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TSMC’s potential 1nm factory fuels Chiayi housing boom
Housing prices in the Science Park in Taibao, Chiai County, have significantly increased due to the possibility of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) establishing a 1-nanometer factory in the area. Although the news is not confirmed, the anticipation has led to a surge in pre-sale housing prices, with pre-sale apartment buildings increasing by 8.8% and townhouses rising by 12.6% between 2019 and 2023. TSMC has expressed its land needs to the Southern Taiwan Science Park Management Office, but the final decision to set up the factory depends on various factors. According to the Ministry of the Interior’s statistics, the price per ping in Chiayi County has soared by 65% from NT$101,500 to NT$167,100 between the first quarter of 2018 and the third quarter of 2023. Analysts believe this trend could continue as Chiayi County actively promotes industrial transformation and has six emerging industrial parks, including the potential site for the TSMC factory, the Chiayi Science Park. With the addition of nearby Tai Sugar Corporation’s land, it may meet TSMC’s requirement for a 100-ping plant. Despite the migration issue in predominantly agricultural Chiayi County, TSMC’s factory has the potential to stimulate the housing market by attracting younger out-of-town individuals and influencing the county’s buying and leasing market.
2024/01/23 16:17
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TSMC eyes southern Taiwan for 1nm factory: report
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has emphasized that Taiwan is its primary base and is considering various locations for potential semiconductor factories. TSMC has expressed interest in collaborating with the Southern Taiwan Science Park for potential spots. Media reports suggested that TSMC planned to build a one-nanometer factory in the Science Park in Taibao City, Chiayi County. These reports cited anonymous sources and stated that TSMC proposed the need for a 100-hectare plot, with 40 hectares dedicated to an advanced packaging factory and 60 hectares for the proposed one-nanometer factory. TSMC has also disclosed its evaluation for expanding the two-nanometer production infrastructure and planning to establish three factories in Kaohsiung to meet the growing demand for their two-nanometer process.
2024/01/22 17:59
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Marketech’s record revenues fuel semiconductor market growth
Marketech International Corp., a semiconductor giant, is set to achieve new operational heights through factory expansion and the promotion of new business ventures, including 2-nanometer projects and advanced packaging. With high-profile orders exceeding NT$60 billion, the company anticipates robust financial health and ambitious expansion plans. In December 2023, Marketech achieved a record monthly growth rate of 12.7% and an annual surge of 13.8%, with consolidated revenue reaching NT$5.63 billion. Furthermore, the company’s accumulated annual consolidated revenue in 2023 reached NT$56.28 billion, marking a growth of 11.7%. These impressive results position Marketech as an emerging player in the global semiconductor market, poised for future growth and expansion through advanced technological strategies.
2024/01/18 14:58
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Kaohsiung mayor Chen urges economic independence from China
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai declares that Taiwan should not rely on China’s market, as it hampers Taiwan’s economy. He expresses regret that the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) did not establish a factory in Taoyuan and that the Asia Silicon Valley Innovation and Development Center in Taoyuan has been halted. Chen highlights that TSMC’s 2-nanometer site in Kaohsiung is already operational. He points out that Kaohsiung’s 5G internet innovation park, modeled after Taoyuan’s success, is thriving, while Taoyuan’s center has been halted. Chen emphasizes Taiwan’s dominance in the global semiconductor industry, with TSMC controlling 92 percent of advanced manufacturing processes and 62 percent of global production value, and advocates for the development of Asia Silicon Valley as the correct path.
2023/12/30 20:54
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TSMC sets date for new Japan factory launch in Kumamoto
Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to open a factory in Japan’s Kumamoto precinct on Feb. 24, 2023, according to Japanese daily newspaper Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun. Construction of the plant began in April 2022, with mass production expected by the end of 2024. The office building at the Kumamoto site has already started operations, and manufacturing equipment installation began in October 2021. TSMC has previously expressed Kumamoto as the preferred location for a second factory in Japan, likely adjacent to the original plant. The factory is expected to employ approximately 1,700 people, and staff recruitment efforts are progressing smoothly.
2023/12/30 16:44
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TSMC advances with construction of Kaohsiung factories
Taipei (TVBS News) - Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai has announced that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is making progress on schedule with the construction of its first factory in Kaohsiung. The second factory has also received the necessary license, and administrative procedures are underway. The city government has ensured that Kaohsiung has ample water and electricity supply, as well as available land. Plans are in place for a reclaimed water plant and the promotion of green electricity. The government is fully committed to assisting in the development of the industrial park, including urban planning, transportation improvements, and collaborations in talent training. Kaohsiung City Government is closely cooperating with TSMC to expedite the realization of the company’s advanced processing facilities.
2023/12/27 10:30
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DPP’s Hsiao: TSMC US factory due to client demand
DPP vice presidential candidate Hsiao Bi-khim visited Hsinchu on Dec. 25, emphasizing that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) decision to establish a factory in the United States was driven by client demand rather than government influence. Hsiao refrained from commenting on TSMC’s internal affairs but acknowledged the company’s understanding of its customers’ need for a U.S. factory. As someone with a strong American background, Hsiao mentioned her American friends’ interest in TSMC’s investments in the U.S. She also highlighted the increased attention Taiwan has received globally and the influx of visitors, some specifically requesting to visit Hsinchu and TSMC. Hsiao took the opportunity to engage with the youth and gain more recognition among them.
2023/12/26 10:08
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Wang Mei-hua confirms talks with TSMC on German subsidies
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) may face obstacles in establishing a factory in Germany due to a shift in German subsidies. Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua has confirmed that the German government is actively addressing the budget issues involved. The recent ruling by Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court, which deemed the diversion of pandemic funds for the "Climate and Transformation Fund" unconstitutional, has raised concerns about the fulfillment of financial promises to TSMC and other tech giants like Intel Corporation. If Germany decreases its subsidies, TSMC may need to renegotiate or even abandon its plans for the factory. The Taiwanese government is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to provide support if necessary. This investment dispute has significant implications for the global supply chains and the semiconductor industry, as TSMC’s advanced semiconductors are in high demand worldwide.
2023/12/06 18:51
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Taiwan and Germany boost industrial ties: Jörg Polster
Explore the deepening industrial relationship between Taiwan and Germany as German Institute Taipei Director-General Jörg Polster praises the long-standing ties. Following TSMC’s announcement of its first European factory in Germany, Polster emphasizes mutual growth opportunities and highlights plans for student exchanges in 2024.
2023/10/27 19:35
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TSMC ready to establish factory in Germany: NDC head
Taiwan’s National Development Council Minister Kung Ming-Hsin highlights TSMC’s readiness to establish a factory in Germany after the recent approval of its plans by the Investment Commission of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
2023/10/27 16:00
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MOEA head reveals TSMC’s relocation to park in Taichung
Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua confirmed on Thursday (Oct. 26) that an area at the Central Taiwan Science Park in Taichung (CTSP) has been reserved for the use of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). She explained that TSMC will decide further details of the plans. Earlier in October, TSMC scraped third-phase plans to move into the Longtan Science Park in Taoyuan in a public statement following strong protests from residents.
2023/10/26 14:57
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TSMC abandons fab plans in Taoyuan due to local opposition
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has decided not to proceed with its plans to establish a new chip factory in Taoyuan’s Longtan District due to strong opposition from local residents. The company initially intended to produce chips smaller than 2 nanometers at the site, but the negative public response led to the abandonment of the project. The government’s expropriation of a land area, of which 90% is private property, sparked public dissatisfaction.
2023/10/18 11:03
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TSMC to assign Taiwan staff to support Arizona factory
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on Wednesday (Aug. 1) that it will temporarily send specialists from Taiwan to support their Arizona factory, which has experienced delays
2023/08/02 21:08
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TSMC Arizona fab faces potential delay to 2025
The chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Mark Liu, announced on Thursday (July 20) that the planned production schedule for the Arizona factory in the United States may face delays, pushing the commencement date from the originally scheduled end of 2024 to 2025.
2023/07/20 16:22
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TSMC plans to upgrade Kaohsiung new fab to produce 2nm chips
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai revealed on Monday (July 17) that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) planned to build a 2nm chip factory in the city.
2023/07/17 17:52
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朝聖護國神山 美記者讚嘆:在台積電看見「神的容顏」
美國記者海弗南(Virginia Heffernan)近日於知名科技雜誌《Wired》發布文章,標題寫下「我在一座半導體廠看見上帝容顏」(I Saw the Face of God in a Semiconductor Factory),內容是他被拒絕3次後,破例獲准來台參訪「護國神山」台積電後的心得。
2023/03/25 11:31