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TSMC is adding two chip packaging plants to its growing hub in southern Taiwan

A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of Phase II at the Chiayi Science Park, which is expected to produce 9.35 billion in annual output
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Focus Taiwan
· Jul 12, 2026
TSMC to build 3 more advanced packaging fabs in Chiayi Science Park
Taipei, July 12 (CNA) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will build three additional advanced packaging facilities in Phase II of the Chiayi Science Park (CSP), National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) head Wu Cheng-wen (吳誠文) said Sunday.
The Next Web
· Jul 13, 2026
TSMC breaks ground on more advanced packaging fabs in Chiayi
TSMC will build additional advanced packaging fabs in the second phase of the Chiayi Science Park in southern Taiwan, National Science and Technology Council minister Wu Cheng-wen said at a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday. Packaging is where the AI supply chain currently pinches, and it is the same constraint that Nvidia’s multi-year HBM4 deal with SK Hynix [] This story continues at The Next Web
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 13, 2026
Tetra Pak Introduces Industry-first Carton Packaging for Shelf-stable Tuna to Support Southeast Asia's Growing Tuna Industry
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Libertarian Institute
· Jul 2, 2026
The Cold War Origins of Taiwan’s Silicon Shield
Today, Taiwan occupies a uniquely important position in the global economy. The island produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s most advanced semiconductors, manufacturing the chips that power everything from smartphones and artificial intelligence systems to automobiles, satellites, and advanced weapons platforms. Taiwan has become so central to the modern technological order that analysts since []
Daily NK English
· Jul 7, 2026
China eyes new trade route linking Dandong and Dalian
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Utusan Malaysia
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Matrade, CAIQ sokong syarikat eksport ke China
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 9, 2026
Malaysia, Thailand make peace over seafood dispute after Anwar and Anutin meet
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The Tribune
· Jun 24, 2026
China’s Fujian aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait amid Taiwan military drills
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ANTARA News
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Tetra Pak Introduces Industry-first Carton Packaging for Shelf-stable Tuna
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The Motley Fool
· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jun 29, 2026
South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan
It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.
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US Envoy Urges Taiwan to Build ‘Hornet’s Nest’ of Drones to Deter China
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TechNode
· Jun 30, 2026
CXMT and Tencent reportedly reach $2.94 billion DRAM supply agreement
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· Jul 7, 2026
Shanghai Minsheng adds feeder pair at New Dayang
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Anadolu Agency
· Jun 24, 2026
UK, France, Germany say Chinese 'novel' activity around Taiwan 'threatens' region
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Investing.com
· Jul 13, 2026
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Samsung moves chip plant opening in Yongin forward to 2029- Yonhap
Quartz
· Jul 6, 2026
India's CG Semi has started churning out chips at its new $870 million factory
The facility in Sanand is the third semiconductor packaging plant to begin commercial production in India this year
Disclose.tv
· Jul 9, 2026
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UrduPoint
· Jul 7, 2026
FEDMC to build 113-acre bonded warehouse, Chinese community center as industrial reforms gather pace: CEO
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