TSMC is taking advantage of high-performance computing (HPC) applications such as AI to aim for record-breaking US dollar revenue this quarter and in 2024. Recently, due to the possibility of tightening regulations after Trump takes office, customers have received urgent geopolitical orders, and Q1 2025 is expected to be the busiest off-season.
A rough calculation shows that Asian countries have announced more than $210 billion in semiconductor investments, which are reshaping the global supply chain.
Samsung has accused India competition regulator of illegally detaining its workers and seizing data in raids as part of its antitrust probe into Amazon and Walmart Flipkart.
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement with German automotive component supplier Bosch to provide up to $225 million in subsidies for the construction of a silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor plant in Roseville, California.
TSMC C.C. Wei: Robots and AI drones will become key driving forces for the technology industry.
Microchip Expands PolarFire® FPGA and SoC Solution Stacks with New Offerings for Medical Imaging and Smart Robotics.
Angstrom-T, one of Russian largest chipmakers, has declared bankruptcy after being unable to repay $9.9 million in debt.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba: More than US$6.49 billion will be allocated to support semiconductors. Japan plays a “core role” in the global chip supply chain.
TSMC new Kaohsiung plant has started mass production of 2nm ahead of schedule, and intends to expand its investment in Kaohsiung, planning to build the third phase plant (P3) on the land of the former CPC Kaohsiung refinery. The fourth phase plant (P4) and the fifth phase plant (P5) have also begun environmental impact assessments to expand the development area, and will continue to expand on the east side of P3 to continue advanced processes. According to the plan, after the completion of the P3 plant in 2026, the P4 and P5 plants are expected to be completed in 2027.
