The rumored plans to construct a third Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. foundry in Japan have yet to be finalized, as stated by a senior Taiwan government official.
Minister of National Development Liu Chin-ching addressed the speculation during a visit to Tokyo, mentioning, “As far as I know, it hasn’t been decided yet.”
Currently, TSMC, the world’s second-largest semiconductor manufacturer by market capitalization following Nvidia, has recently completed a facility in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, which is set to commence full operations by the year’s end.
In an exciting development for the semiconductor industry, the possibility of a new TSMC foundry in Japan is generating buzz. However, the plans have not been confirmed yet. Minister Liu Chin-ching reiterated that the decision is still pending. TSMC, a major player in the market, has already established a plant in Kumamoto Prefecture, with operations expected to start soon. Stay tuned for updates on this potentially game-changing development in the tech world.
