Nvidia and TSMC produce the first Blackwell wafer made in the U.S. — chips still need to be shipped back to Taiwan to complete the final product

Nvidia and TSMC on Friday announced they had reached a significant milestone with the manufacturing of the first production Blackwell wafer at Fab 21 near Phoenix, Arizona. The achievement of making one of the most complex chips in history in the...

LOGISTICS: The Dark Fleet

October 18, 2025: Russia’s economy and war effort against Ukraine is financed by oil and other energy exports. Russia is operating under severe economic sanctions imposed to reduce that income and create economic conditions for Russia that make it...

US stocks: Navitas Semiconductor, Bitdeer, Taiwan Semiconductor surged up to 78% this week

By Vested Finance US markets navigated a bumpy ride to end the week on a positive note. The S&P 500 climbed 1.7 per cent, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 gained 2.46 per cent as investors attempted to make sense of renewed U.S.–China trade...

NVIDIA announces chip production at TSMC in Arizona

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company employees gather to watch a company announcement from the balconies of TSMC on Oct. 17, 2025, in Phoenix.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company employees gather to watch a...

Sultan Kudarat hosts major coffee events, strengthens global agri-industry ties

October 18, 2025 | 5:44pm SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippines — The province of Sultan Kudarat recently held three major coffee events, further establishing itself as a hub for the agri-industry and international collaboration. In line with its global...

TSMC seeking permit to build high-speed chip fab in central Taiwan

Taipei, Oct. 18 (CNA) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has applied for permission to construct a new plant in the Central Taiwan Science Park for the production of new high-speed wafers, the National Science and Technology Council...

Taiwan’s CPC seeks two LNG cargoes for Nov-Dec delivery, sources say

Taiwan’s CPC Corp seeks two cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with deliveries scheduled for November and December, two industry sources said on Friday. The cargoes are sought on a delivered-ex-ship (DES) basis in a tender that will close...

AI exhibition brings late Taiwan President Lee back to life

An artificial intelligence-powered digital version of former Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui speaks about Taiwan's relationship with Japan at an exhibition honoring the late president near Taipei on July 30, 2025. (Kyodo) TAIPEI (Kyodo) -- An...

Should You Buy the Post-Earnings Dip in Taiwan Semi Stock?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) stock is in focus today after the semiconductor firm reported yet another record-breaking quarter on continued robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips. The company posted NT$452 billion in net...

Civil Society and Industry Groups Put Consumers On Guard against 228 Imported Paints with High Lead Content

Quezon City. In an exceptional display of unity to uphold the lead paint ban and protect public health against lead exposure, civil society and industry groups of the Philippines released in time for the 13th International Lead Poisoning...

The compute industrial complex (Analyst Angle)

The artificial intelligence sector has entered a new industrial phase. For two decades, the cloud business model created the illusion that computing capacity was an elastic, on-demand resource. That model worked because capital was cheap,...

Taiwan ramps up drone production with $1,4B program to counter rising threats from China

Taiwan’s Executive Yuan has approved a NT$44.2 billion (US$1.4 billion) plan to scale domestic drone production through 2030. The program aims to strengthen local defense manufacturing and position Taiwan as a democratic hub for unmanned systems...

Nvidia begins volume production of Blackwell chips in TSMC’s Arizona fab

Nvidia Corp. today announced that its Blackwell chips have entered volume production in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s Arizona fab. The news marks a major milestone in the graphics card maker’s efforts to bring more of its supply chain...

From Ukraine to Taiwan: The Global Race to Dominate the New Defense Tech Frontier

The global defense technology landscape has entered a period of accelerated transformation, shaped by intensifying geopolitical threats, battlefield-driven innovation, and increasing fiscal complexity. The ongoing war in Ukraine remains a crucible...

Taiwanese universities explore opportunities in India

A high-level delegation from prominent Taiwanese universities, including National Tsing Hua University, National Kaohsiung Normal University, China Medical University, National Formosa University, Shih Chien University, and Tamkang University,...

TSMC accelerates 2 nm chip production and U.S. expansion as the global race for next-gen AI processors heats up TSMC has moved up its 2 nm production schedule in a major shift in the global semiconductor race. With its Arizona expansion and growing AI…

Ariel view of TSMC factory under construction in Arizona (Image source: TSMC) TSMC has moved up its 2 nm production schedule in a major shift in the global semiconductor race. With its Arizona expansion and growing AI demand, the chipmaker is...

Drone interceptors, priority for Europe, should be for Taiwan too

This article was first published by Pacific Forum. It is republished with permission. As Russia struggles to make battlefield gains, Ukrainian drones continue to inflict steady cuts, striking oil facilities and other parts of the war machine. In...

Taiwan Semiconductor increased its profit to $14 billion in the third quarter

AK&M 17 October 2025 15:19 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) increased its profit in the third quarter by 39.1% to $14 billion amid steady demand for AI chips. This is reported in a press release from TSMC. TSMC's high-performance...

Taiwan’s first drag banquet combines temple culture with queer expression

Taiwan’s first Drag Queen Banquet brought together 10 drag queens, including event organizer Sandra Hoe, four go-go boys and a pole dancer, to perform for a sold-out 42-table banquet at Songshan Fengtian Temple (松山奉天宮) on Sunday. Organizers Sandra...

Dear Taiwan Semi Stock Fans, Today's Earnings Could Change Everything

Today, Oct. 16, is the day that sets the tone for the next chapter of the world’s largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), which unveils its Q3 2025 earnings. In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance...