Intel approached TSMC over potential investment, partnership, WSJ reports

In addition to Apple (AAPL), Intel (INTC) has also recently approached TSMC (TSM) over a potential investment or manufacturing partnership, the Wall Street Journal’s Lauren Thomas and Rolfe Winkler report, citing people familiar with the matter. Intel has been winning support from other tech giant following the agreement that gave the U.S. government a 10% interest in the semiconductor maker, the authors note.