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Taiwan chipmaker PSMC abandons Japan plans after India deal

Sep 27, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Masayuki Shikata |Hideaki Ryugen |Ryosuke Hanada

TOKYO/TAIPEI/MUMBAI -- Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC) is pulling out of plans for a Japanese chip plant as the company shifts its focus to a technology partnership in India that will put less strain on its finances. PSMC has told Japanese financial services group SBI Holding that it was unwilling to take on the risks associated with the Japan project.
Too hot in Taipei? Your gelato is ready for its close-up

Aug 31, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Hideaki Ryugen

TAIPEI -- Millennials and Generation Zers on the hunt for Instagram-worthy sweets are driving an evolution in Taipei's dessert scene. In the Taiwanese capital's trendsetting East District, Le Buno serves gelato in carved-out fruit for an added visual punch. A weekday afternoon saw the dessert bar bustling with customers enjoying gelato made from mangoes, pineapples and other fresh fruits from around the island.
TSMC breaks ground on first Europe chip fab with eye on auto sector

Aug 20, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Hideaki Ryugen

TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Tuesday broke ground on its first fabrication facility in Europe to provide a steady supply of automotive chips for one of the region's core industries. The ceremony for the plant in Dresden, Germany, was attended by TSMC Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Taiwan tech suppliers thrive on AI servers in June

Jul 11, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Hideaki Ryugen

TAIPEI -- Leading Taiwanese suppliers of chips and technology devices enjoyed a strong June thanks to growing sales of servers for artificial intelligence and signs of a recovery for computers following a post-pandemic decline. Combined revenue at Taiwan's 19 biggest tech companies totaled 1.24 trillion New Taiwan dollars ($38.2 billion) last month, up 13.5% on the year and the fourth straight month of gains, data compiled by Nikkei shows.
Japan's chip industry can be revived, Acer cofounder says

Jun 24, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Hideaki Ryugen

TAIPEI -- Japan's semiconductor and electronics industries have the potential to make a comeback, Acer cofounder Stan Shih says. Shih, who now sits on the board of the Taiwanese personal computer maker, called for Japan and chipmaking powerhouse Taiwan to work together more closely in semiconductor supply chains. He spoke with Nikkei earlier this month ahead of a visit to Japan.
Apple assembler Foxconn turns to EVs and AI servers for next growth

May 31, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Hideaki Ryugen

TAIPEI -- Taiwanese Apple assembler Foxconn aims to boost sluggish profit margins and spark renewed growth by focusing on electric vehicles and AI servers, looking to utilize the contract production model it honed with the iPhone to collaborate with Japanese automakers.
TSMC, MediaTek lead as Taiwan tech makers log 19% sales jump

May 15, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Hideaki Ryugen

TAIPEI -- Top Taiwanese manufacturers serving the tech sector reported a 19.4% revenue increase on the year in April, data compiled by Nikkei shows, fueled by strong demand for artificial intelligence-related servers and semiconductors. Combined sales at 19 companies grew for the second straight month to 1.27 trillion New Taiwan dollars ($39.5 billion). The figure had dipped last year amid a global slump in computer and smartphone sales but has regained momentum on AI-related demand.
Taiwan's export dependence on China drops to 22-year low

May 8, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Hideaki Ryugen

TAIPEI -- China accounted for 30.7% of Taiwan's goods exports for the first four months of the year, nearing a low last seen more than two decades ago for the island's biggest trading partner. Exports to China fell 3.7% on the year to $45.3 billion in January-April data released Wednesday by the Ministry of Finance here. Hong Kong is counted as part of China.
Taiwan chipmaker PSMC opens plant with eye on AI semiconductors

May 2, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Hideaki Ryugen

MIAOLI, Taiwan -- Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC) on Thursday opened a facility in northwestern Taiwan producing chips for a wide range of applications, including artificial intelligence. PSMC produces legacy logic and memory chips. It had a 1% global share for foundry services in the October-December quarter, placing it eighth in the world, according to Taiwanese research company TrendForce.
Taiwan's Foxconn and Quanta boost AI server production

Apr 11, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Hideaki Ryugen

TAIPEI -- Foxconn and Quanta Computer are among major Taiwanese electronics manufacturers boosting contract production of generative AI servers, looking to capture exploding demand from U.S. companies as profits from mainstay smartphones and computers lag. Foxconn had its latest servers equipped with Nvidia artificial intelligence semiconductors on display last month at a Nvidia developers conference in California.