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"It's maybe a 2030 story."

"Do not expect SMIC's sub-10nm fabrication processes on domestic lithography systems earlier than in 2030."

"This timing difference has brought an even situation that the procured equipment may not be able to form production lines this [2026] year."

"However, higher costs and yields pose ongoing [mass production] hurdles [for SMIC] for immediate market impact [in the near future]."

"While SMIC’s N+3 process shows meaningful density improvements, our comparative measurements confirm it remains significantly less scaled than leading commercial 5nm nodes offered by TSMC and Samsung. "

"Achieving mass production on [SMIC's] 5nm node by the end of 2026 will be a major validation point."

"By late 2025, SMIC’s advanced node capacity has reached an estimated 60,000 wafers per month, a figure expected to double by the end of next year [2026]."

"Some believe that SMIC will try to put the 5nm-like technology into production in 2026."

"SMIC may enter 5nm with small chip size (mobile application) by 2025 end or 2026 beginning."

"China aims to boost output of relatively advanced [5nm or 5nm-class logic] chips to 100,000 wafers in one to two years, from less than 20,000 currently."

"SMIC’s next step involves expanding 5nm production from pilot lines in Shanghai to large-scale facilities in Tianjin and Shenzhen, potentially producing up to 30,000 wafers per month by late 2026."

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According to Reuters, Micron Technology announced on Friday that it will issue rewards to direct-labor employees based in Taiwan worth between 35 and 68 months' pay, with a minimum cash compensation of T$1.7 million ($53,748).

According to Reuters, Micron Technology announced on Friday that it will issue rewards to direct-labor employees based in Taiwan worth between 35 and 68 months' pay, with a minimum cash compensation of T$1.7 million ($53,748).

The package allegedly includes a T$1 million cash bonus for Taiwan staff hired before August 29, 2025, covering operators, technicians and shift engineers, with more than 60,000 employees worldwide set to receive fiscal 2026 bonuses.

The package allegedly includes a T$1 million cash bonus for Taiwan staff hired before August 29, 2025, covering operators, technicians and shift engineers, with more than 60,000 employees worldwide set to receive fiscal 2026 bonuses.

Taiwanese entry-level engineers, meanwhile, will average total compensation of T$3.4 million under the proposal, including roughly T$2.9 million in cash and the rest paid in equity valued at the grant. All Taiwan employees will receive shares.

Taiwanese entry-level engineers, meanwhile, will average total compensation of T$3.4 million under the proposal, including roughly T$2.9 million in cash and the rest paid in equity valued at the grant. All Taiwan employees will receive shares.

It comes amid demands from two prominent Taiwanese trade unions allegedly representing over 66% of the chip manufacturer's Taiwanese workforce — the Micron Wafer Technology Enterprise Union and the Micron Memory Union — for bonuses equal to 83 months' salary per worker.

It comes amid demands from two prominent Taiwanese trade unions allegedly representing over 66% of the chip manufacturer's Taiwanese workforce — the Micron Wafer Technology Enterprise Union and the Micron Memory Union — for bonuses equal to 83 months' salary per worker.

The unions also claimed to have the support of a majority of their members, sharing internal polling conducted in August that showed over 80% backed strike action. Mediation between Micron and the wafer union failed to reach an agreement last week, with a second round of talks scheduled.

The unions also claimed to have the support of a majority of their members, sharing internal polling conducted in August that showed over 80% backed strike action. Mediation between Micron and the wafer union failed to reach an agreement last week, with a second round of talks scheduled.

News of Micron's offer follows similar moves by other AI chip firms, including Samsung Electronics, which averted an 18-day strike in May by agreeing to bonuses equal to 10.5% of its chip division's operating profit, and TSMC, which pledged 30% more in profit sharing.

News of Micron's offer follows similar moves by other AI chip firms, including Samsung Electronics, which averted an 18-day strike in May by agreeing to bonuses equal to 10.5% of its chip division's operating profit, and TSMC, which pledged 30% more in profit sharing.

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Micron Technology said Friday that direct labor employees in Taiwan will receive fiscal 2026 rewards worth 35 to 68 months of pay, with minimum cash compensation of T$1.7 million, or about $53,800, following what it called an extraordinary year.

Micron Technology said Friday that direct labor employees in Taiwan will receive fiscal 2026 rewards worth 35 to 68 months of pay, with minimum cash compensation of T$1.7 million, or about $53,800, following what it called an extraordinary year.

The package includes a T$1 million cash bonus, roughly $31,600, for Taiwan staff hired before Aug. 29, 2025, covering operators, technicians and shift engineers. Micron said more than 60,000 employees worldwide will receive fiscal 2026 rewards.

The package includes a T$1 million cash bonus, roughly $31,600, for Taiwan staff hired before Aug. 29, 2025, covering operators, technicians and shift engineers. Micron said more than 60,000 employees worldwide will receive fiscal 2026 rewards.

Entry-level engineers based in Taiwan average total compensation of T$3.4 million, of which about T$2.9 million is cash and the rest is equity valued at grant. All Taiwan employees also receive shares as part of annual merit grants.

Entry-level engineers based in Taiwan average total compensation of T$3.4 million, of which about T$2.9 million is cash and the rest is equity valued at grant. All Taiwan employees also receive shares as part of annual merit grants.

The announcement followed surveys in which more than 80% of participating members at two unions backed strike action. The unions, with close to 10,000 members combined, sought a one-time bonus equal to 83 months of salary per worker.

The announcement followed surveys in which more than 80% of participating members at two unions backed strike action. The unions, with close to 10,000 members combined, sought a one-time bonus equal to 83 months of salary per worker.

Micron and its Taoyuan union did not reach an agreement at a mediation meeting last week, and a second session is scheduled. The company employs about 15,000 people in Taiwan and says it has invested more than T$1.6 trillion on the island.

Micron and its Taoyuan union did not reach an agreement at a mediation meeting last week, and a second session is scheduled. The company employs about 15,000 people in Taiwan and says it has invested more than T$1.6 trillion on the island.

Samsung Electronics averted an 18-day strike by up to 48,000 workers by agreeing to a bonus pool equal to 10.5% of chip division operating profit, while SK hynix revised its plan to a 50-50 cash-stock split and TSMC pledged 30% more in profit sharing.

Samsung Electronics averted an 18-day strike by up to 48,000 workers by agreeing to a bonus pool equal to 10.5% of chip division operating profit, while SK hynix revised its plan to a 50-50 cash-stock split and TSMC pledged 30% more in profit sharing.

Micron just delivered the biggest payout in its history, and Taiwan workers are the biggest winners. Up to 68 months of pay, a NT$1 million thank-you bonus and equity grants for the entire workforce prove the company shares its AI windfall with the people who built it. That is a serious commitment to Taiwan talent, not a token gesture.

Micron just delivered the biggest payout in its history, and Taiwan workers are the biggest winners. Up to 68 months of pay, a NT$1 million thank-you bonus and equity grants for the entire workforce prove the company shares its AI windfall with the people who built it. That is a serious commitment to Taiwan talent, not a token gesture.

This bonus still falls short of what SK Hynix and Samsung hand their memory workers, so calling it generous is a stretch. Taiwan employees carry the bulk of Micron's revenue and deserve compensation that matches Korean rivals, not a one-time payout meant to quiet the shop floor. Strike action is still on the table, and it should stay there.

This bonus still falls short of what SK Hynix and Samsung hand their memory workers, so calling it generous is a stretch. Taiwan employees carry the bulk of Micron's revenue and deserve compensation that matches Korean rivals, not a one-time payout meant to quiet the shop floor. Strike action is still on the table, and it should stay there.

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Micron's bonus offer is a smart play. To placate the unions and keep its facilities open, it is tabling the biggest payout in its history, ensuring operations continue running. Similarly, these bonuses benefit staff too, giving them the remuneration they deserve: up to 68 months of pay, a NT$1 million thank-you bonus and equity grants for the entire workforce.

Micron's bonus offer is a smart play. To placate the unions and keep its facilities open, it is tabling the biggest payout in its history, ensuring operations continue running. Similarly, these bonuses benefit staff too, giving them the remuneration they deserve: up to 68 months of pay, a NT$1 million thank-you bonus and equity grants for the entire workforce.

This bonus still falls far short of what SK Hynix and Samsung hand their memory workers, so calling it generous is a stretch. Taiwan employees carry the bulk of Micron's revenue and deserve compensation that matches their Korean rivals, not a one-time payout meant to quiet the shop floor. Strike action is still on the table, and it should stay there.

This bonus still falls far short of what SK Hynix and Samsung hand their memory workers, so calling it generous is a stretch. Taiwan employees carry the bulk of Micron's revenue and deserve compensation that matches their Korean rivals, not a one-time payout meant to quiet the shop floor. Strike action is still on the table, and it should stay there.

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