TSMC Opens First Semiconductor Plant in Japan, Receives Major Subsidies for Second

Japan's substantial financial support aims to bolster semiconductor production and revive the nation's industry leadership.

TSMC inaugurates its first semiconductor plant in Japan, marking a significant expansion and strategic move to bolster global semiconductor production.
Japan commits an additional ¥732 billion ($4.86 billion) in subsidies to TSMC for a second plant, pushing total support beyond 1 trillion yen.
The new TSMC plants in Japan aim to enhance semiconductor supply resilience, with the first plant operational and the second focusing on advanced chips for AI and autonomous driving.
The Japanese government's investment in TSMC is part of a broader strategy to revive the country's semiconductor industry and secure a stable chip supply.
TSMC's expansion into Japan is seen as a potential catalyst for a resurgence in Japan's semiconductor prowess and a step towards global semiconductor leadership.