17 Jul
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TSMC 2Q25 profit surges 60.7% on robust demand for 3nm, 5nm chips

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) posted strong second-quarter results, with profit soaring 60.7% year-over-year to NT$398.27 billion (US$12.59 billion), driven by high demand for its advanced 3nm and 5nm chip technologies. Revenue climbed 38.6% to NT$933.79 billion, marking continued momentum in high-performance computing and smartphone markets.

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17 Jul
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Deloitte Forum: Taiwanese firms urged to realign supply chains amid US-Vietnam trade shifts and emerging multipolar world

At a forum hosted by Deloitte Taiwan on July 15, titled “Navigating the US-Vietnam Trade Shift: Strategies for Taiwanese Businesses,” experts warned that amid rising geopolitical tensions and global trade realignments, Taiwanese companies can no longer depend on tariff-driven strategies or low-cost production models, as growing uncertainties continue to reshape global supply chains.

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17 Jul
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China accelerates RISC-V localization with new Shanghai research hub

China is ramping up its RISC-V ambitions with the launch of the Shanghai Open Source Computing Research Institute, unveiled at the 5th RISC-V Summit China on July 17, 2025. As the country’s second key platform, following the Beijing Open Source Silicon Innovation Center, the institute aims to strengthen domestic innovation in open instruction set architecture (ISA) development.

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17 Jul
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Taiwan pushes for sub-25% US tariff, citing strong strategic contributions

As the US recalibrates its tariff rates for global trade partners, Taiwan is striving to secure a rate below 25%, arguing that its economic and strategic contributions rival or even surpass those of other nations. Brazil is facing a sharp increase in tariffs to 50%, while Japan and South Korea have been set at 25%. Taiwan’s tariff rate, however, has yet to be announced.

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