TSMC's foundry in Kumamoto, Japan, has been completed. Currently, the tool-in is underway, with a grand opening ceremony scheduled for February 24th, 2024. Following this, trial production will commence, with mass production expected by the year-end. The Taiwanese semiconductor supply chain is ...

In a bid to revitalize its semiconductor industry, Japan has enticed the sector with subsidies worth trillions of yen, aiming to attract both domestic and international semiconductor companies. Leading semiconductor foundry Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has invested USD 8.6 billio...

The new chip plant in Kumamoto, Japan, operated by Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), a joint venture between Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), Sony, and Denso, is poised for substantial capacity growth. JASM President Yuichi Horita revealed that after commencing prod...

According to Bloomberg' report, TSMC is contemplating the construction of its third wafer fabrication plant in Kumamoto, Japan, focusing on the 3-nanometer manufacturing process. This move could position Japan as a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing. After being inquired by Taiwan's medi...

The formal Japanese government approval marks a substantial financial boost of up to 900 billion yen to aid TSMC in establishing its 2nd fab in Kumamoto. The primary aim is to strengthen Japan's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and enhance the overall resilience of the global supply chain. ...