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TSMC Remains Silent on Plans for Four New IC Assembly Plants

Taipei: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) on Saturday remained tight-lipped over a media report indicating the contract chipmaker plans to build an additional four advanced IC assembly plants in Taiwan. The world’s largest contract chipmak…

Washington’s 40% Taiwan Chip Reshoring Claim Unrealistic: Expert

Washington: Washington’s goal of shifting 40 percent of Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain to the United States within President Donald Trump’s term is “not physically possible,” a U.S. expert said on Friday.

According to Focus Taiwan, tech industry…

Taiwan Shares Close Up 1.94% on Increased Turnover

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 598.12 points, or 1.94 percent, at 31,408.70 Friday on turnover of NT$823.36 billion (US$26.08 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market showed significant activity with a substantial increase in turnover compare…

Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Jolts Northeastern Taiwan

Taipei: A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Taiwan at 11:09 a.m. Friday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). The epicenter of the temblor was located at sea, about 36.5 kilometers south southeast of Yilan…