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[News] Taiwan Power Rate Hikes Squeeze Semiconductor Margins

Taiwan’s semiconductor factories operate around the clock, consuming significant amounts of electricity. Taiwan Power Company has raised industrial electricity rates twice this year, and the financial impact is now starting to appear in corporate earnings. According to Economic Daily News, …

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[News] Latest Progress on Three Semiconductor Fabs

Leading foundries have been making significant moves, reshaping the semiconductor industry landscape. Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporationrecently announced its entry into the 12-inch wafer foundry business, marking the beginning of a new phase in its strategic transformation for the next 30 …

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[News] TSMC May Face Potential Tax Hikes in the Trump 2.0 Era

According to a report from Economic Daily News, Trump’s return to the White House  ushers in a “Trump 2.0” era, potentially posing new challenges for TSMC, as Trump previously threatened to charge a “protection fee” due to TSMC’s stronghold on …

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[News] Apple Considers Color Filter for OLED Panel in Budget-Friendly MR Device

According to a report from TechNews, citing Korean media outlet The Elec, Apple was exploring two options for applying the color filter to the OLED panel intended for the more affordable Vision Pro device. The report from The Elec indicates …

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[News] China’s Exports Surge to 27-Month High Amid Potential Trump Tariff Threat

China’s exports showed a significant rebound in October, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) on November 7, marking the highest growth rate since July 2022. The total export value, …

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