TSMC considers expanding its production capacity in Japan to produce advanced process semiconductors

According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, TSMC is considering expanding its production capacity in Japan. According to sources, the Japanese government hopes that TSMC will expand beyond its already operational factories. At present, TSMC is studying feasibility and has not yet made an initial decision. Another source familiar with the matter said that TSMC will consider producing more advanced chips in Kyushu, Japan. Currently, TSMC is building a chip manufacturing plant in Kyushu, Japan. This multi billion dollar factory has received subsidies from the Japanese government. This factory was originally planned to mainly produce chips for mature processes of automobiles and sensors, with plans to ship them by the end of 2024. TSMC considers expanding its production capacity in Japan to produce advanced process semiconductors