TSMC employees can now buy company-branded shoes modelled by CEO C.C. Wei, or a chip-themed rice cooker with a 'wafer-shaped steaming plate'
TSMC employees now have the opportunity to purchase company-branded merchandise, including shoes modeled after CEO C.C. Wei and a chip-themed rice cooker. Each item is priced at NT$2,200 (approximately $70) and is part of a limited run. Proceeds from the sales will support the TSMC Charity Foundation, although resale of the items is prohibited.
- ▪TSMC employees can buy company-branded shoes and a rice cooker as part of a new merchandise initiative.
- ▪The shoes are modeled after those worn by CEO C.C. Wei and are priced at NT$2,200.
- ▪A portion of the proceeds from the merchandise will go to the TSMC Charity Foundation.
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Hardware TSMC employees can now buy company-branded shoes modelled by CEO C.C. Wei, or a chip-themed rice cooker with a 'wafer-shaped steaming plate' News By Andy Edser published 20 May 2026 Where do I sign up? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: I-HWA CHENG/AFP via Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It's not often that hardware news interacts with fashion, but I'm happy to oblige.
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