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Thailand's newly established National Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy Committee has approved the framework for a national semiconductor strategy and a workforce development plan to strengthen the country's position in the global chip supply chain.

TSS Semiconductor Alliance, a group of 18 small and medium-sized Taiwanese suppliers of semiconductor materials, components and equipment, is preparing to form a third cohort as members seek to expand their role in global chip supply chains.

Xintec, TSMC's packaging and testing unit, is preparing for a broader testing-led expansion that could affect global chip supply chains. The company said capacity gains, new equipment spending, and strategic-partner orders may support growth in 2026, even as it continues a gradual shift in its product mix and packaging portfolio.