Monthly Archives: November 2023

[Insights] Stellantis Invests EUR 1.5 Billion in Leapmotor, Enabling EV Technology Advancements

On October 26, 2023, Stellantis announced a EUR 1.5 billion investment to acquire approximately 20% of Leapmotor, securing two seats on its board. Additionally, Stellantis and Leapmotor will establish a joint venture named “Leapmotor International” with ownership stakes of 51% …

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[News] TSMC Chairman Notes Global Fragmentation with the Rise of Nvidia and Fabless companies

TSMC’s Chairman, Mark Liu, recently addressed the challenges posed by global fragmentation and emerging national security concerns, which may potentially lead to a slowdown in global innovation. Despite these concerns, Liu emphasized Taiwan’s ability to respond calmly. TSMC remains committed …

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[News] Facing Price War, Taiwanese Foundries Tend to Lower Prices and Secure Orders

With 32 mature process wafer fabs set to be completed in China by the end of next year, Taiwanese wafer foundries are gearing up early in response to the “red alert.” Faced with the pricing war, semiconductor insiders reveal that …

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[News] TSMC Rumored to Consider a 2% Price Concession for Mature Processes Next Year  

Recent reports from the IC design industry suggest that TSMC, the leading semiconductor foundry, is contemplating a slight price concession for certain mature processes next year, marking a return after three years. Despite its reputation for firm pricing, TSMC’s willingness …

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[News] TSMC’s Fab in Germany Progress Reports Potential Setback in Manager Selection?

As TSMC speed up its global expansion, the developments in its overseas fabs and the appointments of key leaders are under intense scrutiny. According to reports from DeepTech’s Voice, TSMC is said to choose Ray Chuang as the General Manager/CEO …

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