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📍 TSMC CEO C.C. Wei warns of persistent talent and water shortages in Taiwan, crucial for global chip production, despite government initiatives. 🔸 TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, faces significant talent and water shortages in Taiwan. 🔸 CEO C.C. Wei stated that while water supply remains a concern, the company's most critical lack is talent. 🔸 Taiwan President Lai Ching-te confirmed government plans to connect the island's reservoirs to mitigate water scarcity. 🔸 President Lai also outlined efforts to attract and retain foreign talent for the tech industry, including easing work permit applications. 🔸 Despite a $165 billion investment in US factories, TSMC intends to keep most production and R&D in Taiwan. 🔸 Wei affirmed Taiwan's enduring role, predicting it will remain the "most important place" for semiconductors. Resolving these resource and human capital challenges is critical for Taiwan to maintain its dominant position in the global semiconductor supply chain. Content synthesized by SilverTiger from Reuters. #silvertiger #TaiwanSemiconductors #SemiconductorSupply