Intel strikes tentative deal with Taiwan's TSMC to form joint venture, report says

Intel strikes tentative deal with Taiwan's TSMC to form joint venture, report says

Intel, planning a massive central Ohio facility, may have a new partner in its chipmaking operations, according to a report from The Information.

Intel, TSMC Tentatively Agree to Form Chipmaking Joint Venture: Report

Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co have reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture to operate the US chipmaker's factories, the Information reported on Thursday, citing two people involved in the discussions.TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, will take a 20 percent stake in the new company, the report said.The White House and Commerce department officials have been pressing TSMC and Intel to strike a deal to …