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Trump imposes 32% tariff on Taiwan to address trade gap
The tariffs will be implemented in two phases.

Taiwanese chipmaker UMC denies merger talks with GlobalFoundries
UMC holds a 4.7% share of the global pure-play wafer foundry market, while GlobalFoundries has 4.6%.

Taiwan proposes new crypto regulations for local platforms
This initiative follows a failed attempt in 2023 to pass a similar bill.

Taiwanese chipmaker UMC unveils $5b fab expansion in Singapore
The facility will focus on 22nm and 28nm processes for smartphones, IoT, and AI.

GlobalFoundries, Taiwan’s UMC in talks for potential merger
Taiwan’s government may resist a deal that places control of both companies under GlobalFoundries.

Taiwan to rank among top semiconductor equipment spenders
This investment will enhance high-end chip technologies and boost production capacity to meet growing demand for AI.

TSMC to add 7,000 tech jobs with new chip plant in Taiwan
The facility will produce advanced 2-nanometer chips, with volume production starting in the second half of this year.

TSMC-linked Gallant Micro reports record $30m AI chip orders
The increase is driven by strong demand for advanced chip packaging technology.

Taiwan probes China’s largest chip firm for illegal hiring
SMIC allegedly set up a Taiwan branch under a Samoa-based company to attract local engineering talent.

Taiwan releases first startup ecosystem report
The white paper reveals Taiwan has 9,576 startups listed on FINDIT, focusing on various sectors.
