How ASML’s First Expat in Taiwan Opened the Door to the TSMC Era
In August, TSMC announced that its Hsinchu Fab 2 will shut down within two years, marking the company’s exit from the 6-inch wafer business. To founder Morris Chang, this fab was the workhorse of TSMC’s first five years. It was also the starting point of ASML’s partnership with TSMC. Thirty-five years ago, a young Dutch engineer—the first ASML employee ever stationed in Taiwan—arrived with a toolbox and his family. How did he help open the door to one of ASML’s most important markets?
The Lone Star Pivot: Why Taiwan’s Tech Giants are Betting Big on Texas
Taiwan’s AI server supply chain is making a great migration to Texas, with Wistron, Foxconn, and Delta expanding in. Reporting from Dallas and Houston, CommonWealth hears from Taiwanese factory owners who say it’s a brutal but unavoidable leap. As costs rise and culture clashes hit, can AI help preserve veteran know-how and keep firms competitive?
Why Money Isn’t Fixing Taiwan’s Birthrate
Over the past eight years, the government has invested over NT$600 billion to promote policies aimed at addressing Taiwan’s low birthrate, yet the fertility rate has dropped from 1.06 to a record low of 0.89. Why, despite a fivefold budget increase during this period, does the number of newborns in Taiwan continue to plummet?