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Trusted Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture in Japan. This partnership aims to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors, combining Sony's expertise in sensor design with…
Impact: TSMC is partnering with Trusted Semiconductor Solutions in a joint venture to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors, contributing its advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and process technology strengths.
May 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Applied Materials and TSMC have formed an innovation partnership to accelerate the development and commercialization of semiconductor technologies for AI. This collaboration, building on over 30 years of shared history, will take place at Applied…
Impact: TSMC is a key partner in this collaboration, working with Applied Materials at the EPIC Center to advance semiconductor technologies for AI, gaining earlier access to R&D and accelerating its path to high-volume manufacturing.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, has approved a capital budget of $31.28 billion to expand its production capacity and support long-term growth, driven by the booming demand for AI and high-performance computing chips. The…
Impact: TSMC approved a capital budget of $31.28 billion for production expansion and increased its quarterly cash dividend payout to NT$7 per share, reflecting strong performance and future growth expectations.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, has significantly raised its forecast for the global semiconductor market, now expecting it to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2030, up from a previous estimate of $1 trillion. This upward…
Impact: TSMC raised its global semiconductor market forecast to $1.5 trillion by 2030, driven by AI and high-performance computing. It is expanding capacity globally, including in Arizona, Japan, and Germany, to meet this demand.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
TSMC's subsidiaries in Japan and the United States have reported significant financial successes in the first quarter. TSMC, a joint venture in Kumamoto, Japan, achieved its first profit of NT$951 million since mass production began…
Impact: TSMC's subsidiaries in Japan and the US have turned profitable, indicating successful global expansion and strong demand for its advanced chip processes, especially driven by AI. This positively impacts TSMC's financial performance and market position.
May 16, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Apple Inc. is in exploratory discussions with Intel Corporation and Samsung Electronics to produce main processors for its devices, aiming to diversify its supply chain beyond its long-term partner, TSMC (TSMC). This move is driven…
Impact: TSMC (TSMC) is Apple Inc.'s longtime and primary chip manufacturer. Apple Inc.'s exploration of other suppliers could potentially reduce TSMC's future orders, although TSMC remains a critical partner.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
TSMC and Trusted Semiconductor Solutions have announced plans to establish a joint venture in Kumamoto, Japan, focusing on the development and production of next-generation image sensors. The two companies signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding,…
Impact: TSMC is partnering with Trusted Semiconductor Solutions to form a joint venture for next-generation image sensors, leveraging its advanced manufacturing capabilities and process technology. This collaboration is expected to enhance its position in the AI and automotive sectors.
May 08, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: TSMC's new plant in Phoenix has begun production of Nvidia's Blackwell AI chips, playing a crucial role in Nvidia's US manufacturing expansion and reinforcing its position as a key partner in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Apr 14, 2025 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: TSMC benefits from the exemption of semiconductor manufacturing machines from tariffs, supporting its investments in the United States.
Apr 12, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: TSMC facilities in Arizona will produce Nvidia's Blackwell chips, playing a crucial role in Nvidia's domestic manufacturing strategy. TSMC also received funding from the CHIPS Act.
Apr 14, 2025 · 7 articles
Business
Samsung Electronics has achieved a market capitalization exceeding $1 trillion for the first time, becoming only the second Asian company after TSMC to reach this milestone. This surge is primarily attributed to the booming demand…
Impact: TSMC is mentioned as the first Asian company to reach a $1 trillion market capitalization, setting a precedent that Samsung Electronics has now followed. Apple Inc. has also held discussions with Samsung Electronics to potentially use them as a secondary processor supplier, diversifying from TSMC.
May 06, 2026 · 38 articles
Business
SK Hynix is on the verge of reaching a $1 trillion market value, following Samsung Electronics' recent achievement of the same milestone. This surge is primarily fueled by robust demand for artificial intelligence, particularly for…
Impact: TSMC (TSMC) remains Asia's largest company by market value and is a critical part of the global AI supply chain, potentially benefiting from Samsung's labor issues.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Donald Trump's recent comments have significantly escalated geopolitical tensions between the United States, China, and Taiwan. Trump described arms sales to Taiwan as a 'negotiating chip' with China, suggesting he would condition a $14 billion…
Impact: TSMC, Taiwan's leading chipmaker, has committed a significant investment in Arizona, but Donald Trump's call for the entire microchip sector to move to the United States creates uncertainty for its future operations in Taiwan.
May 16, 2026 · 10 articles
Business
Impact: TSMC's advanced Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate (CoWoS) packaging technology will not be used for Nvidia's new China-specific chip, indicating a simpler manufacturing process due to restrictions.
May 24, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: TSMC is expected to fabricate OpenAI's first-generation chip design.
Sep 05, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: TSMC, with executives on VanEck Semiconductor ETF's board, is indirectly affected by the H-1B visa changes, which could impact the broader semiconductor industry's talent acquisition.
Oct 03, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Apple Inc. announced a significant leadership transition, with Tim Cook stepping down as CEO after 15 years, effective September 1, 2026. John Ternus, the longtime senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will succeed him as…
Impact: TSMC is the leading producer of AI processors, which are crucial for Apple Inc.'s iPhone production. Limited supply from TSMC has hampered Apple's ability to capitalize on strong demand.
Apr 20, 2026 · 108 articles
Business
Impact: TSMC has been approached by Masayoshi Son for a potential partnership in a proposed $1 trillion AI industrial park.
Sep 18, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: TSMC is a computer chip maker in which SoftBank Group has investments, benefiting from the growth of AI.
Nov 11, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, has proposed an initial investment of $55 billion to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility, named Terafab, in Grimes County, United States — Texas. This multi-phase project, a joint venture with…
Impact: TSMC is a major external chip supplier that SpaceX and Tesla, Inc. intend to reduce their reliance on by developing the Terafab facility.
Apr 23, 2026 · 20 articles
International
The event centers on renewed hopes for peace in the Middle East, specifically regarding the conflict involving the United States and Iran, and its impact on global markets. Donald Trump announced a pause in 'Project…
Impact: TSMC's shares shot up, leading the surge in Taiwan's Taiex.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
A series of high-stakes peace talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, are underway in Islamabad to resolve a six-week-old conflict that has significantly impacted global energy markets and regional stability. The…
Impact: TSMC reported a record first-quarter net profit of US$18 billion, indicating strong demand for artificial intelligence.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Iran has proposed a 14-point peace plan to the United States, aiming to end the war within 30 days, lift sanctions, end the naval blockade, and withdraw forces from the region. President Donald Trump is…
Impact: TSMC was almost 7% up, contributing to the rally in Asian markets.
May 03, 2026 · 41 articles
Business
Impact: Semidynamics completed a 3nm silicon tape-out with TSMC, marking a significant milestone in its roadmap for high-performance AI inference processors.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Global markets are exhibiting mixed performance, primarily influenced by optimism surrounding a potential limited, temporary peace agreement between the United States and Iran. This prospect has led to a significant drop in Brent Crude oil…
Impact: TSMC's blowout results reinforced the upbeat tone in Asia, contributing to strong tech earnings.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: TSMC>>> is referenced as a rival that has surpassed Intel>>> in manufacturing edge, providing context to Intel>>>'s challenges but not directly participating in the event.
Aug 07, 2025 · 7 articles
Business
Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has expanded its perpetual contracts offerings to include seven new TradFi assets, bringing the total to 20 US stocks, 3 commodities (Gold, Silver, and Petroleum), and 3 global ETFs.…
Impact: TSMC is a semiconductor company whose stocks are now available for perpetual contracts trading on Bybit.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labor union failed to reach a pay deal after marathon talks, leading to a planned 18-day strike starting May 21. The union, representing over 50,000 workers, demands an overhaul…
Impact: TSMC is mentioned as the only other Asian company besides Samsung Electronics to have a market capitalization of over $1 trillion.
May 12, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Samsung Electronics is facing a major labor dispute with over 45,000 workers threatening an 18-day strike starting May 21. The core issue is the unequal distribution of bonuses, with memory chip employees receiving significantly higher…
Impact: TSMC (TSMC) is mentioned as a specialized competitor to Samsung Electronics in the semiconductor industry.
May 15, 2026 · 10 articles
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TSMC raised market forecastTaiwan Semiconductor...
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Trusted Semiconductor Solutions signed memorandum of understanding TSMCSony, TSMC Form Image Sensor JV
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Applied Materials announced partnership TSMCApplied Materials and TSMC...
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TSMC reported revenueTSMC Subsidiaries Turn Profitable
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TSMC increased cash dividendTSMC $31.28B Capital...
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TSMC started mass producingTaiwan Semiconductor...
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TSMC approved investment plan United States — ArizonaTSMC $31.28B Capital...
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TSMC increased CoWoS capacityTaiwan Semiconductor...
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TSMC started constructionTSMC Subsidiaries Turn Profitable
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TSMC started production United StatesTaiwan Semiconductor...
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TSMC started mass production JapanTaiwan Semiconductor...
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TSMC reached highsSamsung Electronics $1...
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TSMC purchased land United StatesTaiwan Semiconductor...
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TSMC progressed construction GermanyTaiwan Semiconductor...
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TSMC received subsidiesTSMC Subsidiaries Turn Profitable
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TSMC incurred lossesTSMC Subsidiaries Turn Profitable
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TSMC reported blowout resultsUS-Iran Peace Deal Optimism
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