By TOI World Desk Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has inaugurated its first semiconductor plant in Japan, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion. The Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM) plant, supported by substantial government funding, aims to revive Japan’s chip industry with a budget of USD 33 billion. Source: Taiwan chipmaker TSMC opens […]
The expansion of TSMC’s operations in Japan highlights the Japanese government’s push to onshore manufacturing of semiconductors. Source: World’s biggest chipmaker TSMC to open second Japan factory with backing from Sony, Toyota
By Ann Cao Keeping advanced production at home allows companies to take advantage of better cost-efficiency and a more stable labour supply, analysts say. Source: Why Samsung, TSMC are keeping cutting-edge chip production at home despite overseas incentives