TSMC opens 1st Japan chip plant amid supply chain concerns

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker, opened its first factory in Japan on Saturday, as the Japanese government aims to enhance the supply chain of advanced semiconductors while mitigating the economic risks from tensions between Taiwan and China.The government will provide about 1.2 trillion yen ($8 billion) in subsidies for the project, which also sees TSMC starting the construction of a second plant in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, within the year. Production there will start at the end of 2027.The first factory, built in the town of K…READ FULL ARTICLE