As TSMC prepares to deliver its earnings report on July 17, all eyes are on how the world’s largest contract chipmaker will navigate what analysts are calling a “triple threat” — escalating tariff pressures, rising chip duties, and the surging New Taiwan dollar. Together, these factors present a critical test for the company’s short- and medium-term outlook.

Broadcom has reportedly scrapped its plan to invest US$1 billion in an assembly, test, and packaging (ATP) facility in Spain. Reuters and Europa Press cited insiders saying that Broadcom and the Spanish government failed to reach an agreement on investment details, though neither side disclosed specific reasons.

A fire broke out at lithium battery maker Molicel’s factory in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on July 14, 2025. Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) has commissioned National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology to establish a toxic disaster response center in response to air quality concerns. Aside from trace amounts of hydrofluoric acid detected in the morning, no other abnormalities were detected at any of the monitoring points in areas around the factory. The center will continue to monitor the air around the factory and Linhai Industrial Park for the next three days.

Robotics is consistently displaying its potential for success as the industry undergoes a structural transformation. The demand for robotics has grown due to labor shortages and rising costs, especially after AI’s integration. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang views humanoid robots as a key to physical AI implementation.