TSMC Faces Espionage Crisis as Intel Hiring Sparks Legal Battle

While a massive $28 billion investment announcement would typically dominate headlines, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) finds itself embroiled in an industrial espionage scandal reaching into the executive suites of arch-rival Intel. As authorities conduct raids and allegations of widespread trade secret theft emerge, investors must assess whether the technological dominance of the market leader faces genuine threat.

Even as legal turmoil intensifies, TSMC has demonstrated formidable resolve through a monumental capital commitment. The chipmaker confirmed plans to construct three new fabrication plants in Taiwan, representing a substantial $28 billion investment. These facilities will exclusively manufacture 2-nanometer chips—the very technology at the heart of the ongoing espionage dispute. This aggressive expansion in Read more...