New Delhi, June 16 -- The global race to lead in next-generation 2-nanometer (nm) semiconductors is expected to intensify in the second half of 2025, with top foundries TSMC and Samsung Electronics preparing to begin mass production.

At the same time, Intel is also looking to outpace its rivals with the launch of its more advanced 1.8nm process technology.

According to a report by The Korea Herald, Taiwan's TSMC has already started receiving client orders for its 2nm process node. The chips are expected to be produced at its Baoshan and Kaohsiung factories in Taiwan in the latter half of the year.

This marks a major milestone for TSMC, as it is adopting gate-all-around (GAA) transistor architecture for the first time in its 2nm chips....