Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi: Closely monitor the foreign exchange market.

TSMC (TSM.N): The need for artificial intelligence is more real now than it was two or three years ago.

TSMC (TSM.N): Customer demand forecasts for AI-related products are very high.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi: The specific monetary policy depends on the Bank of Japan.

Gazprom: Will continue to supply natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, with volumes reaching 42.4 million cubic meters on Thursday.

[Suzuki Motor of Japan applies to recall about 137,000 vehicles due to defect in the gearbox that transmits engine power to the wheels] Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan has applied to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan to recall about 137,000 vehicles of six models including Alto. It is understood that the defect may make the vehicle unable to drive in the worst case.

TSMC (TSM.N): No joint venture plans with any government.

TSMC (TSM.N): We have not changed our overseas expansion plans.

TSMC (TSM.N): We continue to face cost challenges, including electricity prices.

TSMC (TSM.N): The start-up of overseas wafer fabs resulted in a 2-3 basis point decline in gross profit margin.

TSMC (TSM.N): Does not rule out converting more N5 technology to N3.

TSMC (TSM.N): Demand for N3 chips is very strong.

According to Kyodo News: Japan welcomed about 17.78 million overseas tourists in the first half of this year, setting a record high.

TSMC (TSM.N): COWOS packaging capacity will double in 2025 compared to 2024.

TSMC (TSM.N): COWOS packaging technology production capacity will continue to be tight in 2025.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Will propose to increase the number of European Border and Coast Guards to 30,000.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: A Commissioner for Mediterranean Affairs will be appointed.

TSMC (TSM.N): Hopes to achieve supply and demand balance in 2025 or 2026.

Market news: Ukraine seeks to pass a law to suspend external debt payments.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Will put forward a plan to adapt to the worsening climate change.