TSMC "Considering Construction of Second Semiconductor Factory in Japan"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Haeyoung] Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest foundry company, is reportedly considering building a second semiconductor production plant in Japan.

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According to major foreign media on the 13th, Wei Zhejia, TSMC's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), revealed this plan during an online press conference the day before and stated, "Customer demand and government support will be important factors." He did not specify the exact location of the additional semiconductor plant under review in Japan.

Earlier, Hou Yung-ching, TSMC Vice Chairman, also appeared on a Japanese TV program on the 8th of last month and said that building a new semiconductor plant in Japan was not ruled out.

TSMC is currently constructing a semiconductor plant in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Construction began in April last year, with operations targeted to start by the end of 2024. The Japanese government has decided to support this plant with 476 billion yen (approximately 4.6 trillion won).

The Yomiuri Shimbun analyzed TSMC's consideration of additional plant construction, stating that "TSMC has shown expectations for Japanese government support" and that "Japan is intended to become an important production base comparable to Taiwan and the United States."

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