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The logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is pictured at its headquarters, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, January 19, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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TSMC begins producing 4-nanometer chips in Arizona, Raimondo says

TSMC begins producing advanced 4nm chips in Arizona for US customers, marking a historic semiconductor milestone.

FILE PHOTO: Employee walks past the logo of SK Hynix at its headquarters in Seongnam, South Korea, April 25, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
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US finalizes $458 million award to SK Hynix for US chips packaging facility

The project will create 1,000 jobs and fill a key gap in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

The first of TSMC's three new facilities in Arizona is set to fully open by early-2025, according to President Joe Biden (AFP)
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US finalizes up to $6.6 bn funding for chip giant TSMC

The US will award Taiwanese chip giant TSMC up to $6.6 billion in direct funding to help build several plants on US soil.

FILE PHOTO: TSMC logo is seen at TSMC Museum of Innovation in Hsinchu, Taiwan, May 29, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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China says TSMC chip curbs undermine interests of Taiwan companies

China's Taiwan Affairs Office says U.S. chip order on TSMC harms Taiwan firms' interests, heightening Taiwan Strait tension.

FILE PHOTO: ASML headquarters is seen in Veldhoven, Netherlands August 30, 2018. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw//File Photo
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ASML expects growth in 2026, US-China row to continue, CEO says

ASML's CEO expects growth in 2026 despite U.S. export pressure on China, as 2025 faces slower sales outside of AI chips.

FILE PHOTO: Semiconductor chips are seen on a printed circuit board in this illustration picture taken February 17, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo
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US set to award Hemlock Semiconductor $325 million for polysilicon production

The U.S. is awarding $325M to Hemlock Semiconductor to boost polysilicon production, securing the chips supply chain.

FILE PHOTO: The Samsung logo is pictured during the inauguration of the Samsung Galaxy innovation space on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, April 29, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
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Samsung Electronics says it is not interested in spinning off foundry business

Samsung Electronics has no plans to spin off its contract chip manufacturing or logic chip design businesses, despite significant losses.

FILE PHOTO: A smartphone with a displayed Applied Materials logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Applied Materials forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on AI-driven demand

Applied Materials forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, anticipating a surge in AI-fueled demand for its chip-making equipment.

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Ørsted inaugurates the Asia-Pacific region’s largest offshore wind farms

Ørsted is proud to announce the inauguration of the Greater Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farms in Taiwan 25 Apr 2024 07:26 With...

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