Taiwanese chip giant TSMC says industry could have ‘stabilising’ effect

Taiwan’s TSMC, the leading semiconductor manufacturer, assures its advanced chips will be produced in Taiwan, amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and China. CEO CC Wei confirmed that 3nm, 2nm, and even the forthcoming 1.4nm chips will be primarily manufactured on the island. The move underlines TSMC’s role in stabilising global geopolitics, amidst concerns over supply disruptions in case of potential Chinese aggression towards Taiwan.

South Korea to build ‘world’s largest’ chip centre

South Korea plans to invest $230bn of private investment, primarily from Samsung Electronics, to build the world’s largest chip centre, in a drive to advance the country’s position in the global industry. The cluster plan is due to be completed by 2042 and is part of the government’s investment drive in key technologies, including chips, displays and batteries, where South Korean tech giants are already established. The investment also comes as securing supplies of advanced chips is an increasingly significant international issue.