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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world’s most valuable semiconductor company, the world’s largest independent semiconductor foundry, and continues to lead in global supply as well as research into new fabrication methods.
- Zhou Zixue, 64, has resigned as SMIC’s chairman, citing personal health reasons
- SMIC chief financial officer Gao Yonggang has taken on the additional role of acting chairman
Economic development officials in the southwestern US state signed an agreement aiming to attract more of Taiwan’s chip industry after TSMC broke ground on a US$12 billion plant.
Economic development officials in the southwestern US state signed an agreement aiming to attract more of Taiwan’s chip industry after TSMC broke ground on a US$12 billion plant.
The world’s most valuable non-state-controlled companies saw their market value grow by more than 40 per cent from two years ago, driven by the surge in growth of the digital economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The world’s most valuable non-state-controlled companies saw their market value grow by more than 40 per cent from two years ago, driven by the surge in growth of the digital economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
China’s unrelenting regulatory assault on internet-platform operators is crushing the value of Tencent and its peers. Taiwan’s biggest chip maker has leapfrogged them as the most valuable stock in the region.
China’s unrelenting regulatory assault on internet-platform operators is crushing the value of Tencent and its peers. Taiwan’s biggest chip maker has leapfrogged them as the most valuable stock in the region.
Semiconductor giant SMIC expects construction of its new chip fabrication plants to proceed ‘as planned’, after the firm posted strong second-quarter financial results.
Semiconductor giant SMIC expects construction of its new chip fabrication plants to proceed ‘as planned’, after the firm posted strong second-quarter financial results.
The State Administration of Market Regulation is investigating component distributors for hoarding car chips to drive up prices amid a global shortage that has left foundries unable to keep up with demand.
The State Administration of Market Regulation is investigating component distributors for hoarding car chips to drive up prices amid a global shortage that has left foundries unable to keep up with demand.
The Covid-19 pandemic has killed millions of people worldwide, disrupted international trade patterns and greatly reduced international travel. However, there is another crisis that has happened concurrently. The world has been suffering from a major shortage of semiconductors.
These microchips are used in essentially all of our daily appliances and consumer electronics, including laptops, tablets, personal computers and video gaming consoles. Supply of basic chips and advanced integrated circuits have struggled to keep up with demand because of the disruption of global supply chains. The South China Morning Post has taken a look at how this shortage has affected consumers and when it could potentially end.
The Covid-19 pandemic has killed millions of people worldwide, disrupted international trade patterns and greatly reduced international travel. However, there is another crisis that has happened concurrently. The world has been suffering from a major shortage of semiconductors.
These microchips are used in essentially all of our daily appliances and consumer electronics, including laptops, tablets, personal computers and video gaming consoles. Supply of basic chips and advanced integrated circuits have struggled to keep up with demand because of the disruption of global supply chains. The South China Morning Post has taken a look at how this shortage has affected consumers and when it could potentially end.
Chip makers from Taiwan to the US are ratcheting up investments to address shortages, but that surge is fuelling fears of potential overcapacity in the industry.
Chip makers from Taiwan to the US are ratcheting up investments to address shortages, but that surge is fuelling fears of potential overcapacity in the industry.
Global foundry leader TSMC is pushing ahead with its 28-nm expansion plans in Nanjing, brushing off speculation the project could be slowed by US-China rivalry.
Global foundry leader TSMC is pushing ahead with its 28-nm expansion plans in Nanjing, brushing off speculation the project could be slowed by US-China rivalry.
The vaccine will be donated to Taiwan’s government which was frustrated in its own attempts to buy BioNTech doses and blamed Beijing for blocking a deal.
The vaccine will be donated to Taiwan’s government which was frustrated in its own attempts to buy BioNTech doses and blamed Beijing for blocking a deal.
The island’s government tried to buy the vaccine directly from the German company and has blamed mainland China for blocking the deal.
The island’s government tried to buy the vaccine directly from the German company and has blamed mainland China for blocking the deal.
The billionaire and chip maker have both reached initial agreements to buy 5 million doses, according to sources
The billionaire and chip maker have both reached initial agreements to buy 5 million doses, according to sources
Trade talks between Washington and Taipei are expected to be centered around hi-tech hardware, as a global semiconductor shortage piles pressure on chip buyers to secure supplies.
Trade talks between Washington and Taipei are expected to be centered around hi-tech hardware, as a global semiconductor shortage piles pressure on chip buyers to secure supplies.
Two top SMIC executives from TSMC and the company’s chairman were each offered 400,000 shares in a scheme meant to help retain talent amid the protracted US-China tech war.
Two top SMIC executives from TSMC and the company’s chairman were each offered 400,000 shares in a scheme meant to help retain talent amid the protracted US-China tech war.
The massive investment in chip manufacturing in Asia comes amid a global supply shortage due to rising demand for chips to power 5G devices and smart vehicles.
The massive investment in chip manufacturing in Asia comes amid a global supply shortage due to rising demand for chips to power 5G devices and smart vehicles.
Industry expert Tetsuro Higashi said it will take trillions of yen to revive Japan’s chip industry, which now relies heavily on imports amid a global shortage.
Industry expert Tetsuro Higashi said it will take trillions of yen to revive Japan’s chip industry, which now relies heavily on imports amid a global shortage.
The number of new company registrations in the semiconductor industry from January to May tripled in China, bolstered by generous subsidies, as Washington counters with its own policies.
The number of new company registrations in the semiconductor industry from January to May tripled in China, bolstered by generous subsidies, as Washington counters with its own policies.
Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturers have been forced to draw up contingency plans to meet the challenges of surging coronavirus infections, a drought and erratic power supply.
Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturers have been forced to draw up contingency plans to meet the challenges of surging coronavirus infections, a drought and erratic power supply.
The Biden administration said it will discuss the results of a review examining America’s reliance on foreign countries such as China for critical products.
The Biden administration said it will discuss the results of a review examining America’s reliance on foreign countries such as China for critical products.
Tokyo is pulling out the stops to safeguard its access to semiconductors as a hedge against US-China tensions by attracting foreign manufacturers and marrying them with domestic firms.
Tokyo is pulling out the stops to safeguard its access to semiconductors as a hedge against US-China tensions by attracting foreign manufacturers and marrying them with domestic firms.
China’s wafer foundries, led by SMIC, gained market share globally in the latest quarter as chip making revenues continued to grow amid the ongoing chip shortage.
China’s wafer foundries, led by SMIC, gained market share globally in the latest quarter as chip making revenues continued to grow amid the ongoing chip shortage.
Chinese memory chip makers could add downwards price pressure on suppliers in the memory chip sector, say analysts
Chinese memory chip makers could add downwards price pressure on suppliers in the memory chip sector, say analysts
Taiwan’s TSMC plans to spend US$12 billion to build its new chip fabrication facility in Phoenix, Arizona.
Taiwan’s TSMC plans to spend US$12 billion to build its new chip fabrication facility in Phoenix, Arizona.
Companies in Hsinchu and Taichung science parks were due to cut water consumption 17 per cent from June 1 as island tried to cope with drought.
Companies in Hsinchu and Taichung science parks were due to cut water consumption 17 per cent from June 1 as island tried to cope with drought.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said during Taipei’s Computex trade show that the global semiconductor shortage could take years to resolve as the company pushes to expand manufacturing capacity in the US.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said during Taipei’s Computex trade show that the global semiconductor shortage could take years to resolve as the company pushes to expand manufacturing capacity in the US.
Global foundry leader TSMC confirmed its second case of coronavirus infection among staff, but added that its chipmaking operations would not be affected.
Global foundry leader TSMC confirmed its second case of coronavirus infection among staff, but added that its chipmaking operations would not be affected.
The new incentive scheme is part of SMIC’s efforts to improve its ability to attract and retain top talent in the country’s semiconductor industry.
The new incentive scheme is part of SMIC’s efforts to improve its ability to attract and retain top talent in the country’s semiconductor industry.
AMD’s Lisa Su, the first woman to head a major semiconductor company, expects supplies from contract chip maker TSMC to improve throughout 2021.
AMD’s Lisa Su, the first woman to head a major semiconductor company, expects supplies from contract chip maker TSMC to improve throughout 2021.
In a race to own a key piece future technology, TSMC helped to make a breakthrough with the potential make chips smaller than 1nm, widening the capability gap with the mainland.
In a race to own a key piece future technology, TSMC helped to make a breakthrough with the potential make chips smaller than 1nm, widening the capability gap with the mainland.
The panel will be composed of party heavyweights including Abe, giving him a chance to burnish his credentials ahead of a potential third stint as prime minister.
The panel will be composed of party heavyweights including Abe, giving him a chance to burnish his credentials ahead of a potential third stint as prime minister.