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Protection Racket? Asian Semiconductor Giants Fear Looming Tariffs

Inside one of South Korea's oldest semiconductor research institutes, the cleanrooms and workshops are calm and immaculate, but outside the Seoul National University campus, a chip storm is brewing.

International Business Times

TSMC starts construction its 1.6nm and 2nm-capable U.S. fab: Fab 21 phase 3

TSMC breaks ground for its third Fab 21 module in the U.S., which will produce chips on A16 and N2 process technologies towards the end of the decade.

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Samsung Electronics Posts 22% Jump In Q1 Net Profit

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics reported a better-than-expected 21.7 percent rise in first-quarter net profit on Wednesday as consumers rushed to buy smartphones under the looming threat of US tariffs.

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Taiwan's government strengthens 'silicon shield,' restricts exports of TSMC's most advanced process technologies

Taiwan is set to enforce strict controls on outbound semiconductor investments and advanced process technology exports under the amended Industrial Innovation Act, but uncertainty remains over how the government will define and restrict its future flagship nodes.

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China Reportedly Rolls Back Chip Tariffs Amid Ongoing US Trade Tensions

China has quietly rolled back tariffs on some U.S. semiconductors, signaling a shift amid ongoing trade tensions with the US.

International Business Times

TSMC to build 30% of its 2nm and more advanced chips in the U.S., to speed up Fab 21 build out

TSMC plans to produce 30% of its 2nm and 1.6nm chips in Arizona as part of a its effort to transform its Fab 21 site into a major U.S. semiconductor hub.

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South Korea to boost support of semiconductor industry in the face of Trump's tariffs

South Korea on Tuesday said it will expand its financial support package for its crucial semiconductor industry to about $23 billion in part of efforts to address uncertainties posed by the Trump administration’s tariff hikes

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S. Korea Plans Extra $4.9 Bn Help For Chips Amid US Tariff Anxiety

South Korea on Tuesday announced plans to invest almost $5 billion extra in the country's semiconductor industry, citing "growing uncertainty" over US tariffs.

International Business Times

S. Korea Govt Plans $4.9 Bn More Help For Semiconductors As US Tariff Risk Bites

South Korea on Tuesday announced plans to invest an additional $4.9 billion in the country's semiconductor industry, citing "growing uncertainty" over US tariffs.

International Business Times

Tata redundancy scheme targeted older, non-Indian nationals in UK, tribunal hears

Three claimants allege Mumbai-based consultancy firm discriminated against them during restructuring

The Guardian - UK

Samsung TV Pioneer Han Jong-hee Dead At 63

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee, credited with boosting the South Korean tech giant's television business on the global stage, died of a heart attack Tuesday aged 63, the company told AFP. "He died from cardiac arrest today," a Samsung spokesperson said, adding that Han was survived by his wife and…

International Business Times

TSMC's Arizona chip fab production is sold out through late 2027

As TSMC's capacities are fully booked through late 2027, its customers asked for more capacity in the U.S., says C.C. Wei.

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Taiwan vows most advanced tech will not go to US under $100bn Trump deal

Country’s government says deal with TSMC needs assessment as opposition claims it will reduce defences

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South Korea's Economic Growth Forecast Slashed Amid Trade Concerns

South Korea's economic growth forecast lowered to 1.6% in 2025 due to Trump's tariffs and political instability, impacting various industries.

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Option Trade On TSMC Stock Could Return 33% In About 3 Weeks

This iron condor trade on Taiwan Semiconductor has the potential to return 33% if the stock price stays between 183.75 and 228.75.

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US introduces act to add tax credits for chip designers, extends credits for chip production, too

The STAR Act extends the semiconductor manufacturing tax credit beyond 2026 and expands it to include research and development.

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Fujifilm to double spending on chip materials as U.S., Japan and South Korea up chip production

Fujifilm, one of a few makers of EUV photoresists, will expand capacities in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea as Intel, TSMC, Samsung, and SK hynix ramp up production.

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India set to launch its first semiconductor chip based on 28nm this year

The Indian Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics, and Information Technology announced that the first chip will arrive in the second half of 2025

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Chipmaker Looks To Continue 40% Run As Earnings Loom

This chip stock is in a buy zone and hit a new high. It looks to show another quarter of profit growth topping 30%.

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