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TSMC posts record profit and pledges $100bn to expand US manufacturing

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday with a record second-quarter net profit, up 77% from a year earlier, while pledging a further $100bn (€87.4bn) to expand its chipmaking capacity in the US.

Euronews

Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity

Major Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States

The Independent UK

TSMC's second-quarter profit seen hitting record on AI boom

Analysts said demand for Taiwan ‌Semiconductor Manufacturing ⁠Co's (TSMC) 3-nanometre ⁠and 2-nanometre process technologies for AI chips, as well as for its advanced chip packaging technology, CoWoS, remains strong.

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The master of monsters

Thai-Hong Kong artist, Varagun "Andy" Chongthanapipat, better known as MrKreme, is renowned for his monster characters Rosado, Mushkin, Corkin, Gally and Odeys. His monster family, named Kooky World, has been marketed in many countries including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and the US.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan Semi Is an Attractive Stock But Poses Some Risk

China could take steps that would cripple Taiwan Semi.

Barchart

HTC's Ray-Ban Meta rivals will finally be available outside Taiwan – but are the Vive Eagle glasses worth it?

The competition is hotting up for AI glasses – now HTC is getting in on the act with its Vive Eagle

A year after 'Nila', Kerala's HEX20 reaches space again

Thiruvananthapuram-based HEX20 successfully launched its second satellite, KOYO, for Taiwan's National Central University. This mission follows their first satellite launch last year, marking another significant achievement. KOYO's successful deployment and signal reception confirm its operational status in space. The company has six more missions scheduled for launch within the next…

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TSMC's June sales drive revenue surge of 68% ahead of earnings report

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a 35.6% increase in revenue during the first-half of 2026, and of 68% in June, highlighting continued strong demand for AI chips ahead of the firm's full second-quarter earnings report later this week.

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AI, Iran war risks weigh on Indian IT firms’ earnings outlook

Indian IT companies like HCL Technologies and Wipro are reporting earnings amid AI concerns. Macroeconomic uncertainty and Middle East conflict add pressure to the sector. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's results will offer a key reality check for the AI boom. Tech Mahindra expects margin expansion from cost-cutting and a large…

The Economic Times

TSMC posts record revenue in second quarter on AI demand

Revenue in the second quarter rose 36% from a year earlier to a record high on surging interest in artificial intelligence applications. On its last earnings call in April, the company predicted second-quarter revenue of between $39 billion and $40.2 billion. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is a major supplier…

The Economic Times

EM equities see $46 billion exodus in June as South Korea, Taiwan tech selloff rattles investors

Emerging markets saw substantial equity outflows totalling $46.1 billion in June. South Korea and Taiwan experienced the largest investor withdrawals from their stock markets. However, emerging market debt attracted foreign inflows, showing investor preference for fixed income.

The Economic Times

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese naval vessels, 10 official ships operating around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry detected five Chinese naval vessels and ten official ships operating nearby. Taiwan's armed forces monitored the situation and responded accordingly to the detected vessels. Earlier, one Chinese naval vessel and four official ships were also detected operating around Taiwan. China hopes the United States will handle Taiwan-related…

The Economic Times

Taiwan Just Waved a Red Flag for Nvidia Stock

As Taiwan raises fresh concerns over the AI boom, can Nvidia's AI dominance outweigh mounting bubble fears?

Barchart

Typhoon slams into eastern China after forcing nearly two million people to flee

Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm on Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities evacuated nearly two million people and suspended transport as the powerful storm threatened flooding and destructive winds.

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Taiwan detects Chinese naval vessel, four ships operating around its territorial waters

Taiwan's defense ministry detected one Chinese naval and four official ships operating near its waters. The Republic of China Armed Forces monitored the situation and responded accordingly to the presence. This detection occurred as of Saturday morning, local time, according to the ministry's update. Earlier, China expressed hope that the…

The Economic Times

Typhoon Bavi batters east China; Taiwan reports 134 injured

Typhoon Bavi, China's most powerful storm this year, caused widespread damage. Emergency crews cleared streets littered with fallen trees and debris. Nearly two million people were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival. The typhoon also brought heavy rain and injuries to Taiwan. Forecasters warned of continued rainfall across eastern and…

Bangkok Post

Typhoon makes landfall in China after forcing nearly two million to flee

BEIJING - Typhoon Bavi made landfall late Saturday in eastern China, packing strong winds as it roared ashore after authorities evacuated nearly two million people, state media said.

France 24

More than 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China

Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country's eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, and some high-speed railway services have been halted. Bavi is the second typhoon to impact China in just over a…

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The Times of India

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China, over 1 million evacuated

Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's eastern Zhejiang province late on Saturday, prompting massive evacuations and widespread disruptions after lashing Japan's southern islands and Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities said the storm was expected to gradually weaken as it moved inland toward the northwest.

The Independent UK

More than half a million people evacuated as Typhoon Bavi heads to China after battering Japan and Taiwan

Bavi is forecast to bring violent winds and heavy rain to a region already reeling from weeks of deadly flooding

The Times of India

Slithering snakes, lakhs on the run: Twin typhoons batter China; scary visuals emerge

Chinese authorities evacuated over 900,000 people ahead of Typhoon Bavi's expected landfall. The storm is forecast to hit Wenzhou after affecting Taiwan and Japan's islands. Taiwan evacuated 14,000 people and faced widespread power outages and flight cancellations. Japan's southwestern islands also experienced significant power disruptions and flight cancellations. The Philippines…

The Independent UK

Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds and rain hit Japan's southern islands

Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the storm's impacts

France 24

Typhoon Bavi forces Taiwan evacuations, batters Japan islands

More than 90,000 people in Taiwan fled their homes as Typhoon Bavi lashed the island with heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday, after cutting power to thousands in Japan's Okinawa islands as it bore down on eastern China.

The Economic Times

Thousands evacuated as Taiwan shuts down for Typhoon Bavi

Taiwan evacuated over fourteen thousand people from vulnerable areas. The island shut down as Typhoon Bavi brought heavy rain and strong winds. Many flights were cancelled, and most cities declared a typhoon holiday. The high-speed rail line operated with reduced service across the nation. Typhoon Bavi is forecast to hit…

The Times of India

How China can bring Taiwan to its knees without firing a shot

China may employ a gray zone strategy to isolate Taiwan economically and psychologically. This approach involves naval, cyber, and information operations below war thresholds. A blockade would restrict vital imports, impacting Taiwan's energy and supply chains. Cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns would further destabilize the island's society. Taiwanese resilience drills prepare…

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