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TSMC denies bias claims, affirms fair hiring practices
TSMC addresses discrimination claims, affirming fair recruitment and promotion practices. Allegations cite "anti-American" bias favoring Mandarin speakers. TSMC emphasizes diversity and fair employment.
2024/11/14 11:46
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Taiwan official to attend TSMC board meeting in U.S.
Taiwan’s Economic Minister J. W. Kuo announced a TSMC ceremony in December, possibly marking the Arizona plant’s completion. U.S. CHIPS Act subsidies are anticipated.
2024/11/06 13:58
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美大選在即!關鍵搖擺州「郵筒遭縱火」 20張選票全燒毀
美國總統大選即將登場,沒想到身為關鍵搖擺州的亞利桑那州(Arizona)傳出郵筒遭人惡意縱火,導致裡頭的20張選票被燒毀,雖然此事發生在較為敏感的大選前夕,不過犯案男子落網後聲稱自己只是想坐牢、與選局無關。
2024/10/25 14:29
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Phoenix’s economy transforms with TSMC’s Arizona fab
TSMC’s Arizona factory has reshaped Phoenix’s economy, boosting housing and infrastructure. Local businesses see growth, but residents face higher living costs.
2024/10/17 16:51
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TSMC partners with Amkor to boost AI capacity in Arizona
TSMC partners with Amkor Technology to boost AI capacity in Arizona. The collaboration will enhance semiconductor packaging and testing services, benefiting TSMC’s Phoenix plant clients.
2024/10/04 16:37
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Taiwan approves TSMC’s US$7.5 billion investments
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs approved TSMC’s $7.5 billion investment in its Arizona plant, boosting semiconductor production. Other major investments include Wiwynn, Orsted, Hon Hai, and Primax.
2024/09/24 10:00
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粗心父母害女童困38度車廂熱死 美網怒:遺忘2小時太扯
美國近日再次傳出孩童被遺留車內的悲劇,亞利桑那州巴克艾市(Buckeye, Arizona)警方透露,8日接獲報案、發現當地一名年僅4歲的女童,被發現在一個高溫悶熱的車廂內失去意識,緊急送醫後仍宣告不治。經過調查發現,這起悲劇發生的原因,竟然又是父母的粗心大意所致。一家人下午從公園開車返家,女童就被單獨留在車上,而全家人直到兩小時後才發現異狀,雖然在第一時間找到女童,但在當地高達華氏101度(約攝氏38.3度)氣溫曝曬下,最終沒能救回女童的生命。
2024/09/09 16:35
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MLB/整場就看他一人表演 響尾蛇外野手3轟8分助球隊止敗
亞利桑那響尾蛇(Arizona Diamondbacks)9日與休士頓太空人(Houston Astros)三連戰最後一場,響尾蛇外野手史密斯(Pavin Smith)展現驚人打擊火力,單場敲出3支全壘打,幫助球隊獲得8分打點,不僅成為本賽季第二位單場三轟的球員,也幫助響尾蛇躲過被橫掃的命運,最終就以12比6打敗太空人。
2024/09/09 12:27
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台積電亞利桑那廠傳好消息! 彭博曝:試產良率近似台南廠
《彭博社》6日引述匿名消息人士的說法,稱台積電位於美國亞利桑那州(Arizona)的工廠的良率已跟台灣廠房達成一致,對美國專案如期達標來說是個正面的訊號。
2024/09/09 10:03
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觀點/響尾蛇打線火力兇猛拼季後賽 迷航「卡仔」持續加溫
本季國聯外卡呈現一個大混戰的情況,領先群的教士、響尾蛇和勇士,都是實力相當不錯的隊伍,而緊追在後的還有大都會以及巨人,不到例行賽最後一場比賽,誰能闖進季後賽都還很難說。響尾蛇本季由Zac Gallen撐起先發輪值,搭配實力堅強的牛棚,加上整體打線表現相當出色,以及本季表現不理想、但逐漸加溫的「卡仔」Corbin Carroll,也讓響尾蛇更有本錢穩固外卡領先地位。
2024/08/21 10:37
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亞利桑那太熱!生麵團「放車上4小時」 他成功烤出金黃麵包
極端高溫席捲北半球,美國亞利桑那州(Arizona)受影響尤為嚴重,當地國家公園的1名員工異想天開、利用灼熱的汽車儀表板「烤麵包」,沒想到最終在4個小時的曝曬下,竟真的成功烤出金黃色的麵包,極具創意且奇葩的料理方式也引起網友討論。
2024/07/09 13:04
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Truck driver dies in accident at TSMC Arizona site
Discover the details of a tragic accident at TSMC’s Arizona construction site that resulted in the death of a truck driver, and learn about the company’s U.S. expansion plans supported by the Biden Administration.
2024/05/17 13:15
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TSMC assures Arizona plant operations unaffected by blast
Discover the latest on the TSMC Arizona plant explosion: caused by a tanker truck anomaly, not affecting operations. Investigation ongoing, one contractor injured.
2024/05/16 11:33
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鳳凰城廠區傳意外1人重傷 台積電澄清非爆炸:清運槽車異常
台積電在美國鳳凰城廠區一二期工程正在進行中,不過卻傳出一起意外。根據《ABC15 Arizona》報導,美國時間15日下午鳳凰城廠區傳出爆炸意外,至少1人重傷。
2024/05/16 11:24
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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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台積電獲美補助將蓋亞利桑那州第三廠 黃仁勳開心祝賀
《巴倫周刊》(Barron’s)報導,美國官員7日表示,台灣晶片巨擘台積電將在2030年前,於亞利桑那州(Arizona)興建第三家晶圓廠,使台積電在美國的投資總額從250億增加至650億美元。拜登政府首席經濟顧問布雷納德(Lael Brainard)表示,台積電將獲得美國政府高達66億美元的補助跟50億美元的低利貸款,共獲得116億美元晶片補助。
2024/04/08 17:35
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珍珠港事件中遭日軍擊沉 美「亞利桑那號」最後倖存老兵病逝
《美聯社》報導,日軍二戰期間轟炸美國珍珠港時爆炸並沉沒的戰艦「亞利桑那號(USS Arizona)」的最後一位倖存者盧‧康特(Lou Conter)因心臟衰竭,於當地時間4月1日在家中過世,享嵩壽102歲。
2024/04/02 10:29
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MLB/單局海灌14分破百年紀錄 響尾蛇痛宰落磯獲勝
亞利桑那響尾蛇(Arizona Diamondbacks)在29日的開幕戰中,打出單局海灌14分,以16比1壓倒性擊敗來訪的科羅拉多落磯(Colorado Rockies),還創下自1900年以來,大聯盟開幕戰單局最高得分的紀錄。比賽進入第三局下,響尾蛇一口氣打了18人次,共敲出13支安打,包含兩次保送、一次犧牲打,但響尾蛇卻未在這個大局中擊出全壘打。其中包含馬特(Ketel Marte)、古里爾(Lourdes Gurriel Jr.)、沃克(Christian Walker)、莫雷諾(Gabriel Moreno)和佩爾多莫(Geraldo Perdomo)5人都貢獻兩支安打;卡洛爾(Corbin Carroll)則獲得兩次保送,大聯盟首次登場的亞歷山大(Blaze Alexander)也敲出安打,替響尾蛇打回第14分。
2024/03/29 14:46
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Commerce secretary highlights TSMC’s role in U.S. chip goals
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo aims for the U.S. to produce 20% of the world’s cutting-edge semiconductors by 2030. Companies like Intel, TSMC, and Samsung are seeking over US$70 billion in subsidies under the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. Raimondo highlights TSMC’s Arizona project and expresses gratitude for their contributions. The government plans to fund more projects to achieve the 20% global semiconductor production target by 2030. The U.S. Department of Commerce is expected to announce new subsidies, with TSMC likely to receive funding.
2024/02/27 17:45
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亞利桑那州「世界跳傘之都」出意外 熱氣球墜毀4死1重傷
美國亞歷桑那州(Arizona)埃洛伊市(Eloy)被譽為「世界跳傘之都」(the skydiving capital of the world),每年吸引各地遊客前來挑戰極限;不料當地時間14日卻發生熱氣球墜毀事故,造成4死1重傷,墜毀原因有待調查釐清。
2024/01/15 16:13
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Foreign investment in Taiwan hits 15-year high despite drop
The number of approved overseas Chinese and foreign investments in Taiwan decreased by 8.89% to 2,102 cases in the first 11 months of 2023 compared to the same period last year. However, the investment amount from these sources reached US$10.79 billion (NT$323.7 billion), the second-highest in the past 15 years, with significant contributions from the offshore wind power sector. French company TotalEnergies Renewables SAS and British firm OSW Investments Taiwan JVCO 2 Limited increased their capital in Haiding Two International Investment Co., Ltd. by NT$5.03 billion. New companies established during this period amounted to 1,124 cases, with an investment value of US$680 million (NT$20.37 billion). Investments from Southeast Asian countries increased notably, with 609 cases, a 41.3% year-on-year increase, and a monetary surge of 25.2% to US$2.52 billion (NT$75.68 billion), mainly from Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. However, Chinese investments in Taiwan declined, with only 24 approved cases, a 45.45% decrease from the previous year, and investment figures dropping by 21.65% to US$27.38 million (NT$820 million). On the other hand, overseas investments from Taiwan increased, with a moderate rise in approved cases by 2.44% to 504 and a substantial annual increase of 145.61% in investment total to US$22.81 billion (NT$684.42 billion). Key overseas investments included TSMC’s US$8 billion capital injection into its Arizona subsidiary and a €3.5 billion investment in Germany’s ESMC GmbH. Foxconn Technology Group also made a significant investment of US$8 billion in its Singapore subsidiary, and Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. invested a similar amount in Singapore-based Yang Ming (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
2023/12/20 17:20
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美國爸爸出門買耶誕禮物 家中突竄惡火「5小孩被活活燒死」
隨著耶誕佳節即將到來,不少家長已著手準備家中孩童的耶誕禮物,不過美國亞利桑那州(Arizona)有名父親外出採購時,家中竟突然發生大火,被留在家中的5名孩童在火勢過大下無法逃生,最終在同間房中被「活活燒死」,警方目前已展開調查,希望能釐清案件細節。
2023/12/20 12:14
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TSMC, AZBTC resolve dispute with training, safety deal
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council (AZBTC) have reached an agreement to resolve a labor dispute at TSMC’s Phoenix semiconductor manufacturing facility. The collaboration includes employee training programs and a commitment to transparency on workplace safety issues. This agreement is seen as a critical step for TSMC, which is expected to benefit from the US$100 billion in subsidies provided by the U.S. Chips Act. TSMC has agreed to prioritize local hiring but can employ foreign workers with "specialist experience" if needed. TSMC’s investment in Arizona amounts to US$40 billion, with construction starting in 2021. Mass production is now scheduled to begin in the first half of 2025. This resolution not only facilitates smoother progress in the construction of TSMC’s plant but also highlights the company’s role in increasing semiconductor production capabilities in the United States.
2023/12/07 18:06
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TSMC Arizona, AZBTC unite to bolster chip plant labor
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) and the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council (AZBTC) have reached a collaboration agreement to resolve labor disputes and enhance the development of TSMC’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in Phoenix. The deal includes increased workforce training, improved safety transparency, and the formation of a quarterly committee to ensure implementation. TSMC has committed a US$40 billion investment in its Arizona production site and aims to hire locally while also employing foreign workers with specialized experience. The agreement has been hailed as a victory for Arizona workers and the construction timeline of TSMC Arizona. To address the labor shortage, TSMC has invested US$15 million in the Arizona Pipe Trades to expand apprenticeship training and establish a semiconductor manufacturing school.
2023/12/07 17:47