TSMC and Sony plan joint semiconductor factory in Kumamoto, Japan

TSMC and Sony are discussing a joint venture to build a semiconductor factory in Kumamoto, Japan, with an investment of JPY 800 billion (USD 7.15 billion). The Japanese government is expected to subsidize half the cost. The plant will produce chips for vehicles and camera image sensors, with operations expected to start in 2024.

“TSMC and Sony are currently discussing a joint venture project to build a semiconductor factory in Japan, with the government expected to invest half of the total JPY$800 billion (US$7.15 billion) needed for the project.”mexicobusiness.news

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