How Japan Pulled Off an Early Victory in the Race to Make More Chips

  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Sony have given Japan an early lead in the global race to increase chip production.
  • TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, is set to open its first Japanese plant in Kumamoto, with Sony as a client.
  • The plant will produce 22-nanometer chips, primarily for automotive applications, addressing a global shortage.
  • TSMC’s expansion in Japan is backed by the Japanese government and several local companies.
  • Sony’s image sensor business, already the world’s largest, is expected to grow further with this partnership.
  • This collaboration is a strategic move for Japan to regain its prominence in the global semiconductor industry.

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