Taiwan earthquake: People rescued from collapsed buildings - BBC News
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-asia-68720022#0 Version 1 of 19. Peter Hoskins Business reporter, in Singapore Taiwan is crucial to the world economy as it is home to technology giants like computer chip maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (TSMC) and iPhone manufacturer Foxconn. TSMC is a major producer of semiconductors for tech firms including Apple and Nvidia. As well as making devices for Apple, Foxconn also manufactures electronics products including Amazon’s Kindle and video game consoles for Nintendo, Sega and Sony. Following the earthquake, TSMC said it had evacuated some of its factories to ensure all of its personnel were safe and that they were starting to return to their workplaces. The company also said it was confirming the details of the earthquake's impact on its operations. Foxconn did not immediately respond to a BBC request for comment. The island’s tech firms also produce components, including printed circuit boards and advanced camera lenses. Taiwanese companies are also major suppliers for global clothing brands like Nike and Adidas. ShareView more share optionsShare this postCopy this linkRead more about these links. Copy this link |