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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...
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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...
Owner: Tamir Eshel
Taiwan woman jailed after using dead man’s fingerprints to forge loan agreement
A 59-year-old woman in Taiwan has been sentenced to two years in prison after she was caught using the fingerprints of a dead man to forge a promissory note worth NT$8.5 million (around US$280,000). The bizarre incident took place at a funeral...
Owner: Shobhana Bhartia
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…
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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...
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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...
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Taiwan to field T112 rifles from 2026 to strengthen accuracy and barrel life across infantry
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Taiwan’s defense ministry is pursuing Legislative Yuan approval for NT$8.1 billion to buy 86,114 domestically built T112 rifles in 5.56x45 mm, with phased fielding through 2029 that begins with active infantry units. The package standardizes...
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Dear Taiwan Semi Stock Fans, Today's Earnings Could Change Everything
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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...
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China to keep ‘all about production’ economic policy
The Chinese Communist Party meets next week to map a five-year vision that prioritizes high-tech manufacturing in its quest to upgrade its sprawling industries and project global power as its rivalry with the US intensifies, analysts say. Known as...
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Taiwan's 2025 GDP growth upgraded to 5.45% on AI boom: CIER
Taipei, Oct. 17 (CNA) The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) on Friday sharply raised its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Taiwan to 5.45 percent, citing ongoing strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related products and...
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Taiwan Machinery Exports Reach US$23.26 Billion in First Three Quarters, Up 6.6% Year-on-Year; Full-Year Growth Targeted at Over 5%
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The export value of Taiwan’s machine tools reached US$1.522 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, down 6.4% year-on-year, mainly due to global uncertainties and more conservative market orders. (Photo courtesy of United Daily News Group)...
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EDF-Led Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan Signs 30-Year CPPA
EDF power solutions has signed a 30-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with Taiwan Smart Electricity & Energy Co. Ltd. (TSEE) for electricity from its Wei Lan Hai Changhua offshore wind farm. The 440 MW project was awarded capacity by...
Owner: Coert van Zijll Langhout
Ryan LeGrand & Council Member Leaders Join USDA ATM In Taiwan
Earlier this month, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) President and CEO Ryan LeGrand and Council members joined a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Trade Mission (ATM) to Taiwan to discuss its plans to reach net-zero...
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TSMC moves up 2nm production plans in Arizona — CEO also hints at further site expansion beyond $165 billion commitment
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) CEO C.C. Wei has said that it’s moving up its 2nm production plans in Arizona due to continued strong AI demand from its American customers. He also mentioned that the company is close to acquiring...
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Taipei to join Japan, US response to rare earth ban
Taiwan would work with the US and Japan on a proposed cooperation initiative in response to Beijing’s newly announced rare earth export curbs, Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin (龔明鑫) said yesterday. China last week announced new...
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Taiwan and the Two Covenants: A Shadow Report. 5. Appendix: Brief Introduction to the Tai Ji Men Tax Case
by Bitter Winter Article 5 of 5. Read article 1, article 2, article 3, and article 4. Scholars and activists denounce the fabricated Tai Ji Men tax case. Preface Since 1996, the Tai Ji Men case has been one of the longest-standing examples of...
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Government of Belize and Taiwan ICDF conclude second phase of animation bootcamp
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Friday, October 17, 2025. 10:08 am CST. By Zoila Palma: The Government of Belize, in partnership with the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF), celebrated the closing and award ceremony for...
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TSMC: Buy The Backbone Of The Semiconductor Industry
Summary Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited delivered strong Q3 results, beating expectations with 40.8% revenue growth and robust demand for advanced chips. TSM's dominance in leading-edge foundry technology, especially in AI and...
Owner: David Jackson
KBRA Releases Research – Navigating Distress: The Role of Debt Settlement in Consumer Credit and Securitization
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#creditratingagency–KBRA releases research analyzing the debt settlement industry, which has emerged as an important component of the U.S. unsecured consumer credit landscape and an area of growing interest within...
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KBRA Releases Research – Navigating Distress: The Role of Debt Settlement in Consumer Credit and Securitization
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#creditratingagency–KBRA releases research analyzing the debt settlement industry, which has emerged as an important component of the U.S. unsecured consumer credit landscape and an area of growing interest within...
Owner: Thomas Allen
For most of the world, Taiwan doesn’t officially exist. Its microchips make it hard to ignore
The microchip fabrication plants, or fabs, inside the futuristic warehouses that line the leafy streets of Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park are so secure and sealed off from the outside that visitors are strictly controlled. Inside, dust-free labs...
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