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Monday 20 January 2025
TSMC secures first US$1.5 billion subsidy, expects funding continuity under Trump
Despite concerns over President-elect Trump's criticism of Taiwan's alleged semiconductor industry appropriation, TSMC's CFO Wendell Huang expressed confidence that the company will...
Friday 17 January 2025
US govt commits US$1.4 billion to domestic chip packaging
The US Department of Commerce announced on January 16, 2025, that the CHIPS Program's National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) has finalized US$1.4 billion in awards...
Tuesday 14 January 2025
Biden's chip strategy highlights TSMC over Intel as his term approaches its end
Ever since the conclusion of the 2024 US presidential election, the Biden and Trump teams remain locked in a fierce back-and-forth. While Democrats continue to question what Trump's...
Monday 13 January 2025
TSMC begins 4nm chip production in Arizona, a first for the US, says Commerce Secretary
In a recent interview with Reuters, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced that TSMC has initiated production of 4nm process technology chips at its Arizona facility...
Thursday 2 January 2025
TSMC global update: Japan producing, US growing, Europe building
TSMC has confirmed mass production at its Japanese wafer fab, marking a significant milestone in its overseas expansion strategy amid geopolitical uncertainties. While its Japan project...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Microchip expansion halt is a wake-up call for Chinese automotive MCU makers
Following American chipmaker Microchip Technology's announcement regarding the closure of its Fab 2 wafer factory in Arizona and pause in its application for US semiconductor subsidies,...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Microchip to close Arizona fab amid revenue slowdown
Microchip Technology announced plans to shut down its Fab 2 facility in Tempe, Arizona, as part of a broader restructuring effort amid declining revenue and persistent inventory challenges...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Intel secures US$7.865 billion in CHIPS Act subsidies, lower than initial memorandum amount
Revised Award Provides Up to $7.865 Billion in Direct Funding, Down from $8.5 Billion, to Support Intel's $100+ Billion Expansion Plan Across Four U.S. States
Thursday 21 November 2024
U.S. government announces up to $300 million in funding to boost advanced semiconductor packaging
The U.S. government announced plans to invest up to $300 million in three advanced semiconductor packaging research projects located in Georgia, California, and Arizona. These projects...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
TSMC faces mounting pressure as Arizona chip push intensifies
TSMC could be compelled to shift its most advanced manufacturing processes to Arizona amid renewed US focus on domestic chip production. Taiwan's Economic Affairs Minister J.W. Kuo...
Friday 15 November 2024
TSMC Arizona secures $6.6 billion CHIPS incentives funding to bolster U.S. leadership in advanced semiconductor manufacturing
The U.S. Government has announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce will award up to $6.6 billion in direct funding to TSMC Arizona Corporation (TSMC Arizona), a subsidiary of...
Thursday 14 November 2024
TSMC responds to discrimination allegations in US facilities
Recent legal documents reveal that twelve current and former employees from TSMC's California and Arizona facilities have accused the company of racial discrimination in recruitment,...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Bracing for 'Trump 2.0': TSMC delays Arizona plant opening ceremony; Intel and Samsung steel up for challenge
According to industry sources, the inauguration ceremony for TSMC's new advanced fab site in Arizona, US, has been abruptly put on hold. TSMC has notified the invited guests that...
Monday 11 November 2024
Weekly news roundup: TSMC's Arizona milestone looms as global chip industry navigates political, technical crossroads
Semiconductor Week in Review (Nov 3 - 9): The semiconductor industry faces a transformative moment as TSMC readies its Arizona fab's politically-charged December opening and Intel's...
Friday 8 November 2024
TSMC's Arizona fab opening reportedly set for December; Trump, Biden, Morris Chang expected
After TSMC announced plans for a US fab producing advanced sub-5nm chips, a milestone tool-in ceremony was held in December 2022 to celebrate the arrival of the first batch of equipment...