Taipei, May 12 -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC) landmark investment project in Arizona moved forward with better-than-expected operational results even as the chipmaker navigated persistent hurdles involving water scarcity and labour availability.

According to a report by Focus Taiwan, National Development Council (NDC) head Yeh Chun-hsien detailed the project's status on Monday following an inspection of the Arizona hub and his participation in the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland.

The Arizona production site generated a profit of NT$16.14 billion, or approximately USD 514 million, in 2025 during its first full year of mass production. This financial milestone followed the successful launch of the facility's fi...