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9:30pm, 14th May, 2020

Taiwan's TSMC announces $12 billion U.S. chip factory

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, a major supplier to Apple Inc, announced on Friday it will build a $12 billion chip factory in Arizona, in what the company called a "strong partnership" with the U.S. government.

Taiwan tells agencies not to use Zoom on security grounds

7:23am, 7th April, 2020

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Taiwan tells agencies not to use Zoom on security grounds

Taiwan's cabinet has told government agencies to stop using Zoom Video Communications Inc's conferencing app, the latest blow to the company as it battles criticism of its booming platform over privacy and security.

Taiwan's Foxconn warns of negative revenue impact from virus outbreak

2:20am, 20th February, 2020

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Taiwan's Foxconn warns of negative revenue impact from virus outbreak

Taiwan's Foxconn on Thursday said a coronavirus outbreak will lead to lower full-year revenue and the company will "cautiously" resume output at its main factories in China that were shut because of the outbreak.

Taiwan's Foxconn shares drop more than 2% after quarterly profit miss

8:43pm, 14th May, 2019

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Taiwan's Foxconn shares drop more than 2% after quarterly profit miss

Shares of Foxconn, the world's largest contract manufacturer, dropped more than 2% on Wednesday after the company posted a lower-than-expected quarterly profit.

Foxconn poised to nominate chip boss as Taiwan group's next chair: sources

2:46am, 13th May, 2019

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Foxconn poised to nominate chip boss as Taiwan group's next chair: sources

iPhone assembler Foxconn is poised to nominate its chip unit head as group chairman to succeed Taiwan presidential hopeful Terry Gou, in what is internally seen as a surprise move, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Foxconn's Gou says may run for Taiwan president, step back from daily business

2:37am, 16th April, 2019

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Foxconn's Gou says may run for Taiwan president, step back from daily business

Foxconn's Chairman Terry Gou said on Tuesday he is considering whether to run for Taiwan's 2020 presidential election, a day after Reuters reported the tycoon planned to step down from the world's largest contract manufacturer.

Apple supplier Japan Display to get $700 million bailout from China, Taiwan group: Kyodo

6:28am, 12th February, 2019

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Apple supplier Japan Display to get $700 million bailout from China, Taiwan group: Kyodo

Ailing Apple supplier Japan Display Inc will receive up to 80 billion yen ($723 million) in a bailout from a group of Chinese and Taiwanese investors, Kyodo news agency reported.

Smartphone slowdown tests new leadership at Taiwan's chip champion

7:05am, 5th September, 2018

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Smartphone slowdown tests new leadership at Taiwan's chip champion

In late August, the new chairman of chip-making titan Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , Mark Liu, got the sort of news that would make any boss smile: his biggest competitor was throwing in the towel.

China lures chip talent from Taiwan with fat salaries, perks

1:42am, 4th September, 2018

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China lures chip talent from Taiwan with fat salaries, perks

A huge pay rise, eight free trips home a year and a heavily subsidized apartment. It was a dream job offer that a Taiwanese engineer simply could not refuse.

Qualcomm settles with Taiwan antitrust regulator for T$2.73 billion

9:34pm, 9th August, 2018

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Qualcomm settles with Taiwan antitrust regulator for T$2.73 billion

Mobile chipmaker Qualcomm Inc is settling an antitrust case brought against it by Taiwan regulators by paying T$2.73 billion ($89 million), the island's Fair Trade Commission said on Friday.