* TSMC wins trade secrets lawsuit in US against SMIC Nov 5, 2009
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq), the worlds largest custom-chip maker, won a jury verdict that Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC, ) had improperly used its trade secrets and breached a US$175 million settlement. TSMCs US unit accused its rival, Chinas biggest chipmaker, of causing more than US$1 billion in damages by using 65 of its trade secrets and breaching a 2005 agreement, Jeffrey Chanin, an attorney for the Hsinchu-based company, said... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Infineon and TSMC Extend Technology And Production Partnership Agreement; Will Jointly Develop 65nm Embedded Flash Process Technology For Automotive and Chip Card Applications Nov 5, 2009
" Dr. Helmut Gassel, President of Infineon's Chip Card & Security Division, added: "For smart card and security applications, Infineon has safeguarded a long-term production partner. We trust in TSMC to master the demanding obligations of Infineon as an innovative and reliable source providing long-term and stable supply of security microcontrollers. (Canada Newswire)
Jury finds for TSMC over SMIC in trade secrets case Nov 4, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has won a jury verdict over China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) in a long-running trade secrets dispute between the two foundries, according to an attorney involved in the case. The California Superior Court jury ruled on Tuesday (Nov. (EETimes)
* Minister paints rosy picture for 2010 economic prospects Nov 2, 2009
These include a pledge to investors by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq) chairman and CEO Morris Chang (i) that TSMC will increase capital expenditure next year. Other factors underlying Shihs optimism are the fourth-phase expansion of the Central Taiwan Science Park, which will begin soon after it passed an environmental impact assessment, and a potential breakthrough in Guoguang Petrochemicals NT$400 billion (US$12. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* TSMC records strong net profit in third quarter Oct 30, 2009
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq), the worlds top contract chipmaker, yesterday posted its best quarterly earnings in a year and said it expected growth to continue this quarter, bolstered by a faster-than-expected rebound in demand for chips, especially for computers. TSMC chairman Morris Chang (i) told investors that the chipmaker had set a five-year target to increase earnings per share by 10 percent annually starting in 2011. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taiwan Semiconductor Posts Highest Net in Four Quarters as Orders Rebound Oct 29, 2009
Taiwan Semiconductor Forecasts Sales to Climb on Rising Demand - Bloomberg ... Taiwan Semiconductor Forecasts Sales to Climb on Rising Demand ... 9 billion, Hsinchu-based Taiwan Semiconductor said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* TSMC announces management reshuffle Oct 28, 2009
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq) yesterday named senior vice president Mark Liu (Bw) as new chief operating officer in the companys latest management reshuffle. The announcement came amid recent speculation that Liu would succeed Morris Chang (i) as chairman and chief executive, replacing former chief executive Rick Tsai (O). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Win 7 launch may boost local manufacturers Oct 26, 2009
Other companies, including contract computer maker Quanta Computer Inc (sFq), contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq), touchscreen panel maker Sintek Photronic Corp (Mq) and chip designer PixArt Imaging Inc (), could all benefit from the launch, the Grand Cathay Investment Services Corp (jU) said in a report released last Tuesday. This story has been viewed 590 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Silicon Valley engineers on trial Oct 24, 2009
and from Taiwan Semiconductor, the San Jose Mercury News reported. They are also charged with violating the 1996 Espionage Act. (EETimes)
Forum split on future of chip startups Oct 22, 2009
Companies such as Cadence and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. are becoming enablers and to a degree gate-keepers for the flow of startups out of Europe. TSMC is the world's leading foundry and has a high-profile presence in Europe. (EETimes)
* CommonWealth announces top 10 firms Oct 21, 2009
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq), Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (EK) and MediaTek Inc (po) were the three most reputable enterprises in the nation this year, Chinese-language CommonWealth magazine said yesterday. Formosa Plastics Group (x), Acer Inc (), Delta Electronics Inc (xFql) and Quanta Computer Inc (sFq) were new entries on the magazines top 10 list. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* China Steel to sell shares it purchased late last year Oct 21, 2009
China Steels plan to reward employees with repurchased shares as a type of bonus came after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq) chairman Morris Chang (i) announced on Saturday the company would give employees a half-month bonus next month because of good third-quarter performance. In July, TSMC offered employees a half-month salary as a bonus to reflect its strong second-quarter sales. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Taiwan analog startup emerges Oct 20, 2009
Fabless NeoEnergy has also signed up its first foundry partner: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC). NeoEnergy (Hsinchu) is one of the few analog/mixed-signal chip makers in Taiwan. (EETimes)
* TSMC to give employees half-month bonus Oct 18, 2009
With business prospects looking up, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq) said yesterday it would give employees a half-month bonus to thank them for their hard work. This will be the second time after July that the worlds largest contract chipmaker would be distributing bonuses to reflect its improving business. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Synopsys chief to get chip leadership award Oct 14, 2009
It will be the 10th "Exemplary Leadership Award" given by the GSA since the first one was given to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. CEO Morris Chang. The award is now named after Chang. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Analysis: The awful cost of a departing CEO's silence Oct 13, 2009
Rick Tsai of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., for instance, got demoted to head a business division following problems at the company. Zafirovski's tenure at Nortel offers an example of the difference between what the board of directors might expect from an executive at the time of appointment and the individual's actual performance in office. (EETimes)
* TSMC posts lower sales for second consecutive month Oct 10, 2009
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq), the worlds top chipmaker on a contract basis, yesterday posted 1. 3 percent lower sales for last month, representing a second straight monthly decline from an 11-month high in July. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
TSMC Third-Quarter Sales Meet Forecast Oct 9, 2009
In September alone, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) had unconsolidated sales of T$28. 02 billion ($870 million), down 0. (ABC News -- Business)
* UMC monthly sales reach strongest level in two years Oct 9, 2009
Lu maintained a sell rating on UMC on rising risk of the companys weakening competitiveness amid aggressive pricing and capacity expansion strategies by rivals Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq) and GlobalFoundries next year. UMC shares plunged 3. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Specialty foundries seek new growth strategies Oct 7, 2009
Specialty foundry vendors also see a new competitive threat on the horizon: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC). Perhaps the most surprising development was disclosed by Dongbu HiTek, a Korean pure-play foundry vendor. (EETimes)
* Chipmakers may post 21 percent rise Oct 5, 2009
Revenues of global contract chipmakers including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq) could be 21 percent higher next year because consumers could start shopping for new electronic devices again after the global economy recovers from the slump, market researcher iSuppli Corp said yesterday. Next year, global contract chipmakers could see their revenues rebound to US$21. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
ARM in talks with GlobalFoundries, say reports Oct 1, 2009
It should come as no surprise that ARM is talking with GlobalFoundries as the company already has deals in place with foundry market leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Hsinchu, Taiwan) to ease access to its cores for fabless chip companies. However, the move does indicate that GlobalFoundries is being taken seriously and could reach the second tier of foundry companies quickly and could take some market share from TSMC. GlobalFoundries has already signed up to act as an... (EETimes)
R&D guru returns to TSMC Sep 30, 2009
-- Shang-Yi Chiang has rejoined Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) in the Rs. TSMC has named Chiang as its senior vice president of research and development (R will report directly to Morris Chang, TSMC's chairman and chief executive. (EETimes)
Asian Stocks Rise for Seventh Month on Economic Growth Optimism, NGK Gains Sep 30, 2009
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the worlds largest maker of customized chips, gained 1. 3 percent to NT$64. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Analysis: What's behind Taiwan's decision to ease investment rules? Sep 30, 2009
LONDON Comments reported by local media from Taiwan's economic minister Shih Yen-shiang on the easing investment restrictions with regard to mainland China were enough to send the share prices of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and United Microelectronics Corp. shooting upwards, but the devil could yet be in the detail. As always in relations with China, how a technology capability is measured and whether officials are rigid or flexible in their interpretation becomes significant. (EETimes)
* UMC eyeing He Jian stake if China restrictions lifted Sep 30, 2009
The three Taiwan wafer fabs in China include one each by ProMOS Technologies Inc (Zw) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq). The third fab has not actually been built, but belongs to Powerchip Semiconductor Corp (Ob), which filed an application a few years ago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* ARM in talks with Globalfoundries on chip production plan Sep 30, 2009
8 billion) and would merge Chartered Semiconductor with Globalfoundries to create a rival to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq) and United Microelectronics Corp (pq), both are from Taiwan. Smith said ARM is working with Freescale Semiconductor Inc, Sharp Corp and Pegatron Technology Corp (MpX) to make processors for mini--notebook computers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Criteria for wafer, panel firms may be relaxed further Sep 30, 2009
Premier Wu Den-yih (dq), who was present during the session, said the governments investment restrictions had held back companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq) while other international manufacturers such as NEC Corp and Intel Corp had been making investments in China for years. During the same session, Minister of Transportation and Communications Mao Chi-kuo (v) said the government was expected to reach a consensus with different sectors by the end of this year... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Smaller Semicon Taiwan offers more Sep 30, 2009
Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq) rose 4. 9 percent to NT$63. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
AMCC, TSMC put new MPU spin on IBM technology Sep 26, 2009
What's different is that the codenamed Gemini processor from AppliedMicro (formerly referred to as AMCC) will not be manufactured in a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) process by its long-time foundry partner--IBM. Instead, Gemini will be made using a 90-nm, bulk CMOS process from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC), as part of a new and expanded foundry arrangement between the two companies. The expanded agreement with TSMC signals the first time that AppliedMicro's embedded... (EETimes)
Updated: GlobalFoundries remains bullish but roadmap slips Sep 25, 2009
Some companies will dispute those claims, namely Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC). And needless to say, GlobalFoudries faces some major challenges: It must keep up with those Taiwan rivals and satisfy its big customer in AMD.. (EETimes)
Otellini: Intel to ship more SoCs than PC CPUs -- someday Sep 23, 2009
(09/22/2009 1:47 PM EDT). SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (EETimes)
* TMC obtains go-ahead for NT$11bn investment plan Sep 22, 2009
The administration said TMC planned to set its headquarters in Hsinchu Science Park, which is home to some of the nations most important semiconductor companies including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq) and Powerchip Semiconductor Corp (Ob), Taiwans No. 2 maker of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips. In July, TMC registered with the Ministry of Economic Affairs commerce department with an initial capital of NT$500,000 and submitted a business proposal to the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Semiconductor industry faces risks despite signs of economic recovery Sep 21, 2009
This undated photo provided by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co last Sunday shows a technician wearing a head-to-toe bunny suit as he works in a cleanroom at the companys semiconductor manufacturing plant ... Although this is still dwarfed by the 49 percent held by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq), it does reflect tectonic shifts in the global chip industry facilitated by the financial crisis, observers said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Forecaster predicts robust growth in foundry sales Sep 19, 2009
Monthly sales at the two leading foundries Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) have already returned to where they were prior to the financial crisis that emerged last year, he noted. UMC's sales for August were higher than any month of 2008, he noted. (EETimes)
* [BUSINESS BRIEFS] Sep 19, 2009
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq) said yesterday that its third-quarter result may beat its previous forecast, in light of the recent semiconductor recovery. I am more optimistic now, TSMC chairman Morris Chang (i) said, compared with the companys forecast at the end of July that revenues may rise to between NT$88 billion and NT$90 billion in the third quarter from NT$74. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
ARM announces 'Osprey' A9 core as Atom-beater Sep 18, 2009
The Osprey, which is being put up as an Atom-killer at least until Intel turns its manufacturing process crank, comes in the form of hard macros designed for manufacture using the 40G 40-nm manufacturing process technology from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Hsinchu, Taiwan). The hard macro has been optimized once for power consumption and once for performance and in the later case should take the ARM processor into unchartered territory in terms of competing for performance... (EETimes)
Report: TSMC mulls LED acquisitions Sep 18, 2009
-- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) is trying to make good on its stated efforts to enter the solar and LED markets. TSMC (Hsinchu, Taiwan) is mulling over a plan to acquire Philips Lumiled Lighting Co., a supplier of LEDs, according to media reports in Taiwan. (EETimes)
* Credit Suisse bullish on Asian technology sector Sep 17, 2009
Credit Suisse yesterday voiced optimism about the Asian technology sector for the remainder of this year and recommended that investors focus on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq) and Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc (ASE, b). The Swiss investment bank attributed momentum in the second half to consumer demand and predicted that corporate demand would drive growth next year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Analyst: Fairchild delays fab closures Sep 17, 2009
We expect these savings to now be realized a couple quarters later than we previously expected, but still expect the firm to realize these savings with the fab closures and move towards qualified wafer foundry suppliers like Taiwan Semiconductor. . (EETimes)
* Fidelity says Asia good for investment Sep 16, 2009
Two local firms, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq) and Taiwan Fertilizer (x), are among the South East Asia Funds top 10 largest holdings. This story has been viewed 344 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Bussiness Quick Take Sep 13, 2009
United Microelectronics Corp (UMC, pq) is offering prices lower than those of rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq) to grab market share, the Chinese-language Economic Daily News said, quoting an unidentified official at a chip designer. UMC is selling products using advanced 65-nanometer technology at US$4,500 per wafer, 10 percent lower than TSMCs price, the newspaper said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
TSMC, UMC see mixed sales in August Sep 11, 2009
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) said net sales were approximately NT$28. 89 billion ($882. (EETimes)
* UMC expects to return to profit territory soon Sep 10, 2009
UMC, however, could be more exposed to market share losses and pricing cuts X resulting from the integration of contract chipmaker Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Inc and Globalfoundries X than bigger rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq) over the next two to three years, Lu said in the report. Commenting on industry competition, Abrams said the alliance between TSMC and IBM to consolidate foundry resources would not pose an imminent threat to UMC.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
GlobalFoundries to give UMC a run for its money Sep 10, 2009
Pooling resources from Chartered and GlobalFoundries will enable the new company to better compete in the tough wafer supply industry with market leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.. Change is on the horizon. (EETimes)
* Taipower to spend up to US$9bn on grid upgrade Sep 10, 2009
Taipower is building lines and modernizing its network to ensure supplies to factories run by companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq) and United Microelectronics Corp (pq) once the economic recovery spurs demand for computer chips. Power consumption in Taiwan is expected to rise, growing 2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Abu Dhabi deal challenges chip makers Sep 8, 2009
1 percent of the market in the first quarter, trailed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, which had 49 percent market share, according to iSuppli's June report. Globalfoundries was not ranked. (Business Report, South Africa)
* Abu Dhabis ATIC to buy Chartered Semiconductor Sep 8, 2009
1 percent market share in the first quarter, trails Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq), which commanded 49 percent of the market, according to a June 8 iSuppli report. The deal is valued at about S$5. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* FEATURE : Nations recyclers turning trash into almost pure gold Sep 7, 2009
35 billion last year, 85 percent of which was derived from the extraction of industrial waste or flawed products shipped directly from some of the nations largest electronic companies, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq) and United Microelectronics Corp (pq). Another 5 percent is derived from obsolete desktop and notebook computers collected from individuals, said 35-year-old company president Ken Wu (dY), the founders son. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
ATIC of Abu Dhabi Agrees to Buy Chartered Semiconductor for $1.8 Billion Sep 7, 2009
1 percent market share in the first quarter, trails Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. which commanded 49 percent of the market, according to a June 8 iSuppli report. By acquiring Chartered, ATIC is expanding its investments in the semiconductor industry which currently consist of a Globalfoundries leading facility in Dresden, Germany and a new, state-of-the-art facility under construction in upstate New York, ATIC Chairman said in the statement. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
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As it solidifies its process roadmap, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. continues to see a surge in business. Business. (EETimes)
Analysts: Immersion litho tool lead times growing Sep 3, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Lead times for immersion lithography tools are being extended from approximately 9 months to about 12 months or more, thanks to aggressive tool buying by the likes of South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., according to analysts at Barclays Capital. During a series of meetings in Taiwan, Barclays analysts Tim Luke and C.J. Muse were told by representatives of Inotera Memories that the company needs between six and eight immersion... (EETimes)
Fujitsu, TSMC partner on 28-nm logic ICs Aug 28, 2009
LONDON Fujitsu Microelectronics Ltd. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. are collaborating on the development of a 28-nm manufacturing process technology for Fujitsu. The development is targeting the foundry production of 28-nm logic ICs for Fujitsu by TSMC. The companies have already established a similar collaboration at 40-nm. (EETimes)
Asia Stocks Rise but China Bank Lending Nags Aug 28, 2009
Stocks of companies involved in making parts for technology exports, such as Shin-Etsu Chemical in Japan, Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung Electronics in South Korea, gave a big boost to their domestic indices. Japan's Nikkei share average rose 0. (ABC News -- Business)
* Fujitsu to develop 28 nanometer chips with TSMC Aug 28, 2009
Fujitsu will jointly develop 28 nanometer chips with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) and outsource production to the Hsinchu-based company. Fujitsu president Kuniaki Nozoe is selling the companys money-losing hard-disk-drive business to Toshiba Corp and outsourcing some chip production to TSMC to cut costs and return to profit. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Fujitsu Microelectronics and TSMC to Collaborate on 28nm Process Technology Aug 27, 2009
TOKYO and HSIN-CHU, Taiwan, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: ) today announced that they have agreed to collaborate on 28-nanometer (nm) process technology targeted for foundry production of Fujitsu Microelectronics' 28nm logic ICs and to jointly develop an enhanced 28nm high-performance process technology by utilizing TSMC's advanced technology platform. Previously, both companies announced... (PR Newswire)
Fujitsu Says its Chip Unit May Post $107 Million Profit Next Fiscal Year Aug 27, 2009
President is selling the companys money- losing hard-disk-drive business to and outsourcing some chip production to Taiwan Semiconductor to cut costs and return to profit in the year ending March 31 ... Taiwan Semiconductor is the worlds largest custom-chip maker. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* UMC board approves plan to build center Aug 25, 2009
The move came after bigger -rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq) said on Aug. 11 that it had budgeted US$50 million for possible investment in solar energy in its quest for a new growth engine. INJECTION. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
TSMC Achieves 28nm SRAM Yield Breakthrough Aug 24, 2009
It is particularly noteworthy because this achievement demonstrates the manufacturing benefits of the gate-last approach that we developed for the two TSMC 28nm high-k metal gate processes," explained Dr. Jack Sun, vice president, Research and Development at TSMC. "This accomplishment underscores TSMC's process technology capability and value in 28nm (Canada Newswire)
TSMC Adds High-K Metal Gate Low Power Process to 28nm Road Map Aug 24, 2009
HSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: ) today announced that it is adding a low power process to its 28nm high-k metal gate (HKMG) road map. The new process is expected to enter risk production in the third quarter of 2010. (PR Newswire)
TSMC on equipment spending spree Aug 18, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) is on a buying spree, spending more than $250 million on semiconductor capital equipment in recent weeks, according to regulatory filings made by the silicon foundry giant. TSMC said in a filing Monday (Aug. (EETimes)
* ITIS forecasts 20% rise in Q3 semiconductor revenue Aug 18, 2009
Local semiconductor companies X led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq) X posted total revenues of NT$299. 4 billion (US$9. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Analyst increases TSMC earnings forecast Aug 17, 2009
Deutsche Securities Asia Ltd raised its earnings forecast for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, xnq) by 4 percent, saying that better progress in ramping up next-generation 40-nanometer technology may help the worlds biggest contract chipmaker gain more market share and win new orders for higher-margin chips. TSMC may earn NT$82. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Trade group still wary of Taiwan's DRAM plan Aug 15, 2009
In a recent report on the Taiwan semiconductor market, the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council calls on the Taiwan government to "move forward with a fair and equitable consolidation of the DRAM industry.". The report, "Taiwan Semiconductor Report Q2, 2009," cites rumors that John Hsuan, the United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) executive who was picked to head TMC, wants out of the venture. (EETimes)
* Chipmaker Spansion suspends its MOU with ASE Aug 14, 2009
Spansion would maintain its partnership with contract chipmakers, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq) and SMIC, Nation said. This story has been viewed 785 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
