EPISODE · Feb 8, 2024 · 8 MIN
TSMC Building HUGE Semiconductor plant in JAPAN
from Elon Musk Podcast · host Stage Zero
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has announced its plan to establish a second manufacturing facility in Japan, a move that reflects a significant investment in the country's semiconductor industry, with major backing from Sony and Toyota. This decision is part of a larger strategy to strengthen Japan's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, in response to global demands and geopolitical pressures. TSMC, the world's leading contract chipmaker, is extending its global footprint with this new plant, which, combined with an earlier announced facility, will push its total investment in Japan beyond $20 billion.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has announced its plan to establish a second manufacturing facility in Japan, a move that reflects a significant investment in the country's semiconductor industry, with major backing from Sony and Toyota. This decision is part of a larger strategy to strengthen Japan's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, in response to global demands and geopolitical pressures. TSMC, the world's leading contract chipmaker, is extending its global footprint with this new plant, which, combined with an earlier announced facility, will push its total investment in Japan beyond $20 billion.
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