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Nicolas Baratte

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Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Reports of merger between UMC and GlobalFoundries. Beyond the threat of US import tariffs for UMC, it would create a larger firm to counter SMIC’s expansion. Easier said than done</li>
<li>TSMC second 2nm Fab in KaoHsiung “inaugurated”, 2nm production unchanged mid of 2025. A16 process and equipment qualification underway for risk production in 2027.</li>
<li>Biden era CHIPS Act subsidies (US$52bn) could be cancelled or the program is completed and the assigned staff leaving?</li>
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Reports of merger between UMC and GlobalFoundries. Beyond the threat of US import tariffs for UMC, it would create a larger firm to counter SMIC’s expansion. Easier said than done
TSMC second 2nm Fab in KaoHsiung “inaugurated”, 2nm production unchanged mid of 2025. A16 process and equipment qualification underway for risk production in 2027.
Biden era CHIPS Act subsidies (US$52bn) could be cancelled or the program is completed and the assigned staff leaving?


UMC – Global Foundries Merger? TSMC 2nm and A16 On-Track. More Doubts over US CHIPS Act Subsidies.

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>TSMC Accelerates U.S. Expansion — New Arizona Fab to Be Built at 'Taiwan Speed'</li>
<li>Phison CEO Sees Decade-Long Boom for NAND Flash as AI Shifts to the Edge</li>
<li>Delta Taiwan Vs. Thailand Monitor: Delta Thailand Crash Closes Gap, But Still Relatively Expensive </li>
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TSMC Accelerates U.S. Expansion — New Arizona Fab to Be Built at 'Taiwan Speed'
Phison CEO Sees Decade-Long Boom for NAND Flash as AI Shifts to the Edge
Delta Taiwan Vs. Thailand Monitor: Delta Thailand Crash Closes Gap, But Still Relatively Expensive 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC Goes ‘Taiwan Speed’ in Arizona; Phison Predicts Edge AI Flash Memory Boom

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<li>TSMC: +14.9% Premium; Spread Has Fallen Close to Long Levels</li>
<li>UMC: -2.6% Discount; Good Level to Go Long the Spread</li>
<li>ASE: -3.2% Discount; Spread at Extreme Low, Good Level to Go Long</li>
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TSMC: +14.9% Premium; Spread Has Fallen Close to Long Levels
UMC: -2.6% Discount; Good Level to Go Long the Spread
ASE: -3.2% Discount; Spread at Extreme Low, Good Level to Go Long


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Close to Long Level; UMC & ASE Deep Discounts

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>DeepSeek is a significant factor driving global chip demand with implications for various industries including automotive.</li><li>Tesla and Tata are in talks regarding the sourcing of EV components, highlighting the growing importance of electric vehicles in the market.</li><li>Tim Cook's visit to China to discuss collaboration with DeepSeek signals potential advancements in the supply chain and technology sectors.</li></ul>

DeepSeek is a significant factor driving global chip demand with implications for various industries including automotive.Tesla and Tata are in talks regarding the sourcing of EV components, highlighting the growing importance of electric vehicles in the market.Tim Cook's visit to China to discuss collaboration with DeepSeek signals potential advancements in the supply chain and technology sectors.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Mar-2025): DeepSeek impacts chip demand globally.

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<li>NVIDIA GTC 2025 Last Week -- Delta Electronics Expands Role in Nvidia Ecosystem Showcasing AI-Centric Power Solutions</li>
<li>Foxconn's Huge EV Bet Pays Off: Key Mitsubishi Win Could Spark Additional Automaker Deals to Come </li>
<li>Semiconductors. Key Indicator Updates, 2024 In Review, and 2025 Forecasts </li>
</ul>


NVIDIA GTC 2025 Last Week -- Delta Electronics Expands Role in Nvidia Ecosystem Showcasing AI-Centric Power Solutions
Foxconn's Huge EV Bet Pays Off: Key Mitsubishi Win Could Spark Additional Automaker Deals to Come 
Semiconductors. Key Indicator Updates, 2024 In Review, and 2025 Forecasts 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Delta At Nvidia GTC 2025; Foxconn EV Strategy Win; Key Semi Industry Indicators

Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. manufactures integrated circuits based on its proprietary designs.  The Company offers a comprehensive set of integrated circuit fabrication processes to manufacture CMOS logic, mixed-mode, volatile and non-volatile memory and BiCMOS chips.  Taiwan Semiconductor is an affiliate of Philips Electronics N.V.

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US)

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Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US)

UMC – Global Foundries Merger? TSMC 2nm and A16 On-Track. More Doubts over US CHIPS Act Subsidies.

Potential merger between UMC and GlobalFoundries to counter SMIC's growth, TSMC's 2nm Fab in KaoHsiung on track for mid-2025 production,...

Nicolas Baratte

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC Goes ‘Taiwan Speed’ in Arizona; Phison Predicts Edge AI Flash Memory Boom

TSMC to build new fab in Arizona quickly, Phison CEO predicts long-term growth for NAND flash with AI shift to edge, Delta Thailand monitor...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Close to Long Level; UMC & ASE Deep Discounts

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Mar-2025): DeepSeek impacts chip demand globally.

DeepSeek influencing chip demand, Tesla considering Tata for EV components, Tim Cook in China for supply chain collaboration, TSMC denies Intel...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Delta At Nvidia GTC 2025; Foxconn EV Strategy Win; Key Semi Industry Indicators

NVIDIA GTC 2025: Delta Electronics showcases AI-centric power solutions, Foxconn's EV bet pays off with Mitsubishi win, and semiconductor updates...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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UMC – Global Foundries Merger? TSMC 2nm and A16 On-Track. More Doubts over US CHIPS Act Subsidies.

​Potential merger between UMC and GlobalFoundries to counter SMIC's growth, TSMC's 2nm Fab in KaoHsiung on track for mid-2025 production,...

Nicolas Baratte

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC Goes ‘Taiwan Speed’ in Arizona; Phison Predicts Edge AI Flash Memory Boom

​TSMC to build new fab in Arizona quickly, Phison CEO predicts long-term growth for NAND flash with AI shift to edge, Delta Thailand monitor...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Close to Long Level; UMC & ASE Deep Discounts

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Mar-2025): DeepSeek impacts chip demand globally.

DeepSeek influencing chip demand, Tesla considering Tata for EV components, Tim Cook in China for supply chain collaboration, TSMC denies Intel...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Delta At Nvidia GTC 2025; Foxconn EV Strategy Win; Key Semi Industry Indicators

​NVIDIA GTC 2025: Delta Electronics showcases AI-centric power solutions, Foxconn's EV bet pays off with Mitsubishi win, and semiconductor updates...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Potential merger between UMC and GlobalFoundries to counter SMIC's growth, TSMC's 2nm Fab in KaoHsiung on track for mid-2025 production,...

TSMC to build new fab in Arizona quickly, Phison CEO predicts long-term growth for NAND flash with AI shift to edge, Delta Thailand monitor...

NVIDIA GTC 2025: Delta Electronics showcases AI-centric power solutions, Foxconn's EV bet pays off with Mitsubishi win, and semiconductor updates...