币界网报道：TSMC announced a NT$10 billion (approximately $320 million) employee stock bonus plan to mitigate the impact of Taiwan's strong currency on its workforce. The semiconductor giant disclosed this move in its annual report, stating the bonus aims to "share profits with employees" and "retain talent" amid challenging economic conditions. While TSMC reported record annual revenue of NT$2.16 trillion ($69 billion) in 2023, the appreciating New Taiwan dollar has squeezed profit margins, with the currency gaining nearly 30% against the US dollar since 2020. The company, which accounts for about 90% of advanced chip production globally, continues to expand internationally with new facilities in the US, Japan, and Germany, while maintaining its R&D leadership with 7,000 new patents filed last year. This stock bonus follows TSMC's NT$100 billion employee compensation package in 2022.