TSMC Q3 Profit Jumps 69% to Record as AI Chip Demand Accelerates
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company posted a record NT$763.1 billion third-quarter profit as strong AI demand drove revenue and advanced-chip sales higher.
Author: Rebecca Hsu
Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.
Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.
Taiwan’s Lai Says Peace Must Rest on Strength as Cross-Strait Tensions Persist
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says the island remains committed to peace but will not give up its freedom, defending stronger military spending as a deterrent.
Hong Kong Seeks Up to US$2.6 Billion in Record Digital Bond Sale
Hong Kong is seeking to raise as much as US$2.6 billion through a record digital bond sale, testing whether tokenised debt can move into mainstream institutional markets.
CoinEx to Shut Down After Nine Years as Crypto Liquidity and Compliance Costs Bite
Hong Kong-based CoinEx is winding down after nearly nine years, citing weaker cryptocurrency markets, declining liquidity and rising regulatory and compliance costs.
China’s Ligent Technologies Seeks Up to US$723 Million in Hong Kong IPO
China’s Ligent Technologies is seeking up to US$723 million in a Hong Kong IPO, giving investors exposure to optical communications hardware used in AI and cloud data centres.
Louis Vuitton Faces China Sales Pressure After Molly Tea Trademark Backlash
Louis Vuitton is facing commercial pressure in China after its trademark victory against Molly Tea triggered consumer backlash, adding to challenges in the luxury market.
Chinese Bank Shares Extend Record Rally as Earnings and Dividends Draw Investors
Chinese bank shares are rallying as resilient first-half profits and higher interim dividends offer investors attractive income amid falling deposit rates.
Vietnam’s Two-City Financial Centre Bets on Real-Economy Growth, Not a Singapore Replica
Ho Chi Minh City, 28 August 2026 – Vietnam is positioning its new international financial centre as a direct gateway into one of Asia’s fastest-growing real economies, choosing…
Shein to Pay Up to $3.5 Billion to Pre-IPO Investors to Offset Valuation Drop Ahead of Hong Kong Debut
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Hua Hong, Kingboard, and Zijin Gold Emerge as Top Contenders for Hang Seng Index Inclusion Ahead of Quarterly Review
Hong Kong, 21 August 2026 – Pure-play foundry Hua Hong Semiconductor, electronics materials leader Kingboard Holdings, and resources heavyweight Zijin Gold International have emerged as leading candidate additions…