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TSMC officially begins 2nm chip volume production in Q4 2025
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's leading advanced chipmaker, officially began volume production of its 2-nanometer chips in the fourth quarter of 2025, Focus Taiwan reported, citing a recent update on the company's website.
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USA cautions China to pull back as tensions escalate between Beijing and T
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"China's military actions and statements toward Taiwan and other regional actors unnecessarily raise tensions," said Tommy Pigott, the U.S. State Department's principal deputy spokesperson, on Thursday, according to Focus Taiwan.
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U.S. holds top spot as Taiwan's largest bank debtor for 41st straight quar
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The United States remains the top debtor of Taiwan banks for the 41st straight quarter. This means the U.S. owes more money to Taiwanese banks than any other country. According to a report by Focus Taiwan, this trend has continued for more than ten years without any change at the top spot.
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Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Taiwan
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA), the quake occurred at 11:05 pm local time. The epicentre was located in the sea, around 32 km east of Yilan County, at a depth of about 73 km, Focus Taiwan reported.
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TSMC records highest shareholder numbers since April despite share price d
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) recorded its highest number of shareholders in nearly eight months this week, even as its share price dropped. The number of people owning shares in the company rose to 1.88 million as of Friday. This is the highest level seen since April 25. The
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US-made M109A7 howitzers to improve mobility, precision of Taiwan's artill
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With the upcoming addition of American made M109A7 howitzers to Taiwan, an expert noted that it will boost Taiwan's artillery with higher mobility, better precision and more firepower, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
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Taiwan opposition KMT, TPP announce move to impeach President Lai
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's main opposition parties, the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), stated they would seek to impeach Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, accusing him of engaging in what they described as "undemocratic" conduct, even as legal and political hurdles make the move largely
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Taiwan will train American chip workforce, says US Commerce Secretary amid
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Wednesday that Taiwan will help train American workers for advanced semiconductor production, as trade negotiations between the two sides near completion, as per a Focus Taiwan report.
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Taiwan's 1st stablecoin to launch in H2 2026 at earliest: FSC Chair
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
A Taiwan-issued stablecoin may enter the market in the latter half of 2026 at the earliest based on the current timeline for passing related legislation, Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Chairman Peng Jin-long said Wednesday, as Focus Taiwan reported.
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Foxconn to work with OpenAI, Intrinsic on AI development in US
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co) announced on Friday that it will partner with ChatGPT developer OpenAI and Alphabet's Intrinsic in artificial intelligence cooperation in the United States, Focus Taiwan reported.
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China's retaliatory trade pressure backfires as DPP lawmakers rally Taiwan
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwanese lawmakers from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) representing Kaohsiung on Friday called on the public to stand with Japan by purchasing Japanese products and travelling there, amid China's escalating response to remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning Tai
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Prosecutors probe ex-TSMC executive over alleged theft of advanced chipmak
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prosecutors have launched an investigation into allegations that a former executive of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) stole the chipmaker's secrets related to its advanced processes and transferred them to a foreign entity, Focus Taiwan reported.
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