TSMC's fab in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan (Kumamoto Fab 1) is expected to begin mass production by the end of 2024, with plans for a second fab in the region. Thus, the influence of TSMC's presence continues to expand, as per the latest estimates from local financial institutions. Over the...

To counter the U.S.’s ongoing semiconductor restrictions launched the U.S., China has outspent the U.S., South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan combined on chip manufacturing equipment in the first half of this year. However, sources cited by a report from Commercial Times have warned that China’s ex...

Intel and Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, are reportedly planning to set up an R&D hub in Japan. As per a report from Tom's Hardware, the new facility is expected to be built within the next 3-...

Taiwanese Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo, who was invited to visit Japan, attended a forum on August 30 organized by the Taiwan-Japan Research Institute and delivered a keynote speech. As reported by Kyodo News citing the interview with Kuo, he indicated that TSMC plans to build a third f...

Japanese NAND Flash giant Kioxia is striving for a V-shaped recovery in its performance. According to a report from Japanese news outlet 47news, benefiting from the quick rebound in the semiconductor market, Kioxia's revenue this fiscal year is reportedly set to reach an all-time high, with oper...