New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) moved forward the mass production schedule for its second wafer fab in Arizona to the second half of 2027. According to a report by Focus Taiwan, Chairman & CEO C.C. Wei announced the adjustment from the previously planned 2028 timeline during an investor conference on Thursday. Wei stated the decision to accelerate the schedule followed strong demand from American clients who urged the company to hasten production.

The chairman confirmed that construction of a third fab in Arizona already started, with equipment installation scheduled to begin later this year. The company is currently applying for a permit to build a fourth fab and an advanced IC assembly plant. TSMC is...