World's biggest contract chipmaker TSMC reportedly in advanced talks over building first EU chip plant in Germany amidst diversification push
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TSMC Arizona Fabs To Generate $10 Billion Yearly, Create 10,000 Jobs
Taiwanese chip giant's new fabs in Arizona are to generate plenty of revenue and jobs, as President Biden visits construction site
TSMC Triples Arizona Factory Investment To $40 Billion
President Joe Biden is to visit TSMC chip plant in Arizona after Taiwanese firm prepares to more than triple its investment to $40 billion
TSMC To Upgrade Arizona Plant To 3nm, Founder Says
Taiwan chip giant TSMC plans to upgrade its Arizona facility to its most advanced 3nm manufacturing process, says company's founder
TSMC Mulls Arizona Factory Expansion – Report
Chip manufacturing goliath TSMC says it could deliver a second facility in Arizona, but has not made a final decision
Chip Sales Contract As Semiconductor Shortage Turns To Glut
Worldwide chip sales decline for first time since early 2020 amidst shrinking demand for PCs, smartphones and consumer electronics
Tensions With China Pose ‘Serious’ Challenges For Chip Sector, Says TSMC
TSMC chairman admits tensions between Taiwan and the US with China has posed “serious challenges” for chip industry
Intel To Axe Thousands Of Jobs Amid PC Decline – Report
Chip giant is to begin a major headcount reduction this month, as Intel contends with falling PC sales, inflation, and supply chain
US Hosts Initial ‘Chip 4’ Meeting In Taiwan
US hosts initial 'Chips 4' working group meeting in Taiwan with participation of South Korea and Japan as it seeks to block China's chip progress
TSMC Warns It Will Close Operations If China Invades Taiwan
Chip warning. China's sabre rattling around Taiwan prompts plea from TSMC chairman that “war brings no winners, everybody’s losers”
Samsung Starts 3-nanometre Chip Production
How small? Samsung says it is the first in the world to produce 3-nanometre chips, as it takes the fight to foundry giant TSMC
TSMC Rules Out European Chip Factory For Now
Bad news for EU chip manufacturing ambitions, as TSMC says there are no 'concerte' plans to build any factories in Europe
Tech Export Ban On Russia Takes Shape
No more chips for you. Details emerge of what technology will be banned under US and worldwide export restrictions on Russia
Chip Makers Ease Disruption Concerns After Russian Invasion
Despite Ukraine being a key material supplier needed for chipmaking, manufacturers seek to ease worries of semiconductor disruption
CES 2022: Sony Mulls Electric Vehicle Entry
Sony car? Japanese giant seeks to capitalise on sensor and entertainment expert with possible entry into the electric vehicle market
Apple To Use Own iPhone 5G Modem Design In 2023 – Report
Bad news Qualcomm. Team up with TSMC will see Apple utilise its own 5G modems for future iPhones, according to media report
TSMC Confirms Chip Plant For Japan
Taiwanese chip giant TSMC confirms it will build a chip factory in Japan, that will focus on the older chips that are in such short supply
TSMC, Sony Mull Joint Chip Factory With Japanese Gov Help – Report
TSMC and Sony reportedly consider building a chip factory together, with financial assistance from the Japanese government
Tech Giants, Car Makers Set For White House Meeting Over Chip Shortage
Big names within the tech and car industry are to virtually attend a White House meeting to discuss the ongoing chip shortage
EU Plans European Chips Act To Increase Production
European Commission announces plan to create a state-of-the-art European chip ecosystem, including semiconductor production
TSMC Warns Of Gas Contamination At Key Chip Factory
Key plant of TSMC that is supplying Apple with its processors, is hit with a contamination of gases used in the chipmaking process
TSMC: Too Early To Consider German Chip Factory
Hard to get...World's largest contract chip maker TSMC says reports of it eyeing chip factories in Germany is “too early to say”
TSMC Founder Warns Semiconductor Plans Could Fail
Plans by US, EU and others to bring semiconductor production into their own countries could result in a costly, unworkable system, says TSMC's Cheng
TSMC Considers Construction Of Japanese Factory – Report
World's largest contract chipmaker is considering construction of a new factory in Japan to help tackle global chip shortage
TSMC Begins Construction Of 5nm Arizona Chip Factory
US chip factory update. CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. confirms construction has begun of new fab at Arizona site
US Presses TSMC For More Chips For Car Makers
Global silicon shortage continues, as US Commerce Department presses Taiwanese chipmakers to ease the supply pain for car makers
Chip Shortage Will Not End Soon, Forrester Warns
Analyst house Forrester warns global shortage of semiconductors is not going to end any time soon due to fabless chip manufacturing trends, supply hoarding
Taiwan Dashes EU Hopes Of Advanced Chip Production In Europe
EU setback. Taiwanese government minister rejects EU plan, and points to TSMC decision to focus chip expansion in Taiwan, not Europe
EU Industry Chief To Meet With Intel, TSMC Execs Amidst Chip Crisis
EU industry commissioner Thierry Breton to meet with Intel chief Pat Gelsinger and top TSMC executive amidst pressure to increase bloc's chip 'autonomy'
Chip Shortage – Renault To Extend Idle Factories Until September
Three of Renault's four car factories in Spain will be partly idled until end of September, as silicon shortage continues to bite