TSMC's Japan plant was seen as a win, but its future is more complicated
With the chip plant's profitability in question, its contribution to the nation's economic security and technological progression will likely determine its worth.
TSMC looking to build Japan plant in 2022 and start operations in 2024
The announcement came days after reports the government may offer financial support, possibly together with Sony Group Corp., if the Taiwan firm builds a factory in Kumamoto Prefecture.
The government is eyeing financial support for TSMC to build a chip-making factory in Kumamoto Prefecture, potentially with Sony Group Corp., that could cost ¥700 billion to ¥800 billion.
Taiwan says peace crucial to chip supply as China pressure grows
A heavy reliance on the island has spurred major governmental players to reconsider their own domestic chip industries.
An $11 billion distraction for China's chip ambitions
China’s lack of self-sufficiency in the equipment, materials and software required to build chips will further complicate capacity expansion.
Taiwan's TSMC considering building first Japan chip plant in Kumamoto Prefecture
The development comes after efforts by Japan's government to persuade the world's largest contract chipmaker to set up a factory in the country.
TSMC weighs Germany and Japan plants to diversify supply chain
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is in the early stages of considering a new chipmaking plant in Germany, Chairman Mark Liu told shareholders on Monday. The world’s biggest chipmaker is also continuing its due diligence around building a semiconductor facility in Japan and that decision will ...
TSMC considering expansion in Japan and U.S. to meet sustained chip demand
The world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple Inc. supplier has said it is currently reviewing a plan to set up a specialty technology wafer fabrication plant in Japan.
Taiwan's Foxconn and TSMC confirm $350 million COVID-19 vaccine deal
Taiwan has tried for months to buy the vaccine directly from BioNTech and has blamed China for nixing an agreement earlier this year.
Taiwan's Terry Gou and TSMC reach initial deals for BioNTech vaccines
Taiwan had tried for months to buy the shots directly from Germany's BioNTech and has blamed China for nixing a deal the two sides were due to sign earlier this year.
Japan needs billions now to stem chip decline, top adviser warns
The country must contribute at least ¥1 trillion toward chip development this fiscal year and trillions more after that to help revive its national industry.
Why the world depends on Taiwan and TSMC's high-performance chips
While the firm has clients worldwide and is working with the U.S. and China, Japan risks losing out in the semiconductor field.
