TSMC Begins Construction of $13.9 Billion Second Fab in Kumamoto, Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), through its Japanese subsidiary JASM, has officially commenced construction of its second wafer fabrication plant in Kikuyō Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. The project represents a significant investment of approximately $13.9 billion and is supported by a substantial subsidy of 1.2 trillion yen ($7.8 billion) from the Japanese government to bolster the domestic semiconductor industry. This new facility will focus on producing advanced 6-nanometer chips, targeting high-demand sectors such as autonomous driving and artificial intelligence. Production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2027. Located east of the first plant, the new site covers 69,000 square meters and is expected to create 1,700 new jobs. When combined with the existing facility, the two plants will employ over 3,400 people. This development marks a major technological leap for Japan’s chip manufacturing capabilities, upgrading directly from 28-nanometer to 6-nanometer processes, thereby strengthening the country's position in the global semiconductor supply chain.
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TSMC Begins Construction of $13.9 Billion Second Fab in Kumamoto, Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), through its Japanese subsidiary JASM, has officially commenced construction of its second wafer fabrication plant in Kikuyō Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. The project represents a significant investment of approximately $13.9 billion and is supported by a substantial subsidy of 1.2 trillion yen ($7.8 billion) from the Japanese government to bolster the domestic semiconductor industry. This new facility will focus on producing advanced 6-nanometer chips, targeting high-demand sectors such as autonomous driving and artificial intelligence. Production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2027. Located east of the first plant, the new site covers 69,000 square meters and is expected to create 1,700 new jobs. When combined with the existing facility, the two plants will employ over 3,400 people. This development marks a major technological leap for Japan’s chip manufacturing capabilities, upgrading directly from 28-nanometer to 6-nanometer processes, thereby strengthening the country's position in the global semiconductor supply chain.
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