GlobalWafers deepens US investment with US$7.5 billion commitment
GlobalWafers, the Taiwan-based semiconductor materials giant, officially opened its new US$3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas, on May 16. Chairperson Doris Hsu marked the occasion by also announcing plans for an additional US$4 billion expansion, which would bring the company’s total investment in the US to US$7.5 billion.
Jensen Huang brings in Compal, as Foxconn chair sits out
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, continued his closely watched Taiwan visit with a high-profile gathering of semiconductor and electronics leaders on May 17, following a private dinner the night before with TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei and senior executives. Attendees included some of the most influential names in the region’s supply chain: MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai, Quanta Chairman Barry Lam, Wistron Chairman Simon Lin, and Asus Chairman Jonney Shih.