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AI demand drives chipmaker TSMC's net profit to fresh record

AI demand drives chipmaker TSMC's net profit to fresh record

Taiwanese chip maker TSMC said Thursday its net profit surged to a fresh record in the first quarter, fuelled by the global artificial intelligence race despite the war in the Middle East. Massive demand for AI hardware means business is booming for TSMC -- the biggest contract maker of microchips used
Joy CHIANG, Katie Forster in Tokyo AFP 15 Apr 2026
Mideast war fuels disinformation about Taiwan's gas supply

Mideast war fuels disinformation about Taiwan's gas supply

Taiwan has been targeted by a wave of online disinformation claiming the self-ruled island's gas supplies will soon be completely depleted due to disruptions from the Middle East war -- a narrative officials say could cause panic and undermine confidence in the government. The false social media posts,
Joy CHIANG, Sammy HEUNG AFP 25 Mar 2026

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