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Friday 17 April 2026
Japan backs Sony image sensor expansion with up to US$380 million subsidy
Japan has announced government support for Sony's image sensor expansion project in Kumamoto, underscoring the strategic importance of semiconductor supply chains for artificial intelligence...
Sunday 12 April 2026
TSMC's Kumamoto impact drives Autopass one-stop mobile payment launch in Japan
As TSMC's entry into Kumamoto accelerates local industry, population, and tourism growth, Taiwanese smart mobility integrator Autopass announced on April 9, 2026, its plan to export...
Thursday 2 April 2026
TSMC's US expansion held ransom as JASM takes flight
TSMC is winning quietly in Japan and losing loudly in Washington — and the reason may have nothing to do with chips.
Wednesday 18 February 2026
DIGITIMES Insight: TSMC's Kumamoto 3nm upgrade targets automotive, AI demand rather than Rapidus
TSMC's decision to upgrade its second Kumamoto fab to 3nm reflects long-term customer demand and supply chain strategy rather than competitive pressure from Rapidus, according to Luke...
Sunday 15 February 2026
Why is TSMC spending $45bn so early?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has greenlit a massive $44.96 billion capital budget following a historic board meeting in Kumamoto,...

Wednesday 11 February 2026
The Arizona Fixer and the R&D Architect: TSMC’s new SVP duo step into spotlight
TSMC's board held its first meeting in Kumamoto, Japan, where it approved the promotion of Y.L. Wang and T.S. Chang to senior vice presidents (SVPs), marking a significant leadership...
Monday 9 February 2026
TSMC supports Japan's advanced packaging plant construction
TSMC chairman C.C. Wei recently visited Japan and appeared alongside Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to jointly announce that Kumamoto Fab 2 will be upgraded from a 6nm to a 3nm process,...
Friday 6 February 2026
TSMC’s 3nm bet in Japan signals a deeper Taiwan-Japan tech pact
To meet the surging demand driven by AI, TSMC is upgrading its second wafer fab under construction in Kumamoto, Japan, to use more advanced 3nm process technology. This development...
Friday 6 February 2026
The Kumamoto master plan: behind TSMC's strategic leap to 3nm supremacy
TSMC is doubling down on Japan. By upgrading its second Kumamoto facility to 3-nanometer production, the chipmaking giant has turned what was once a secondary supply-chain hedge into...
Friday 6 February 2026
Commentary: Why TSMC is upgrading Japan's Kumamoto fab from 6nm to 3nm
TSMC has made a significant change in its process plan for the Kumamoto second fab, confirming an upgrade from the initially planned 6/7nm node to 3nm. This facility will become Japan's...
Thursday 5 February 2026
TSMC goes all-in on Japan: Kumamoto Fab 2 upgraded to 3nm powerhouse
TSMC has formulated a plan to mass-produce advanced 3nm chips in Kumamoto Prefecture, marking an unprecedented move within Japan. The company has notified the Japanese government of...
Friday 9 January 2026
TSMC accelerates global expansion despite talent shortage
TSMC is rapidly expanding its global footprint, with facilities in Kumamoto, Japan; Arizona, the US; and Saxony, Germany. Facing a critical shortage of semiconductor equipment and...
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Analysis: Why TSMC's Kumamoto plant is unlikely to reach 2nm before 2028
TSMC is navigating a complex landscape of export controls and domestic competition as speculation grows around its second Kumamoto factory. The key question: will the Japanese facility...
Monday 15 December 2025
Weekly news roundup: TSMC pauses Japan fab plans, Tesla Powerwall demand rises in Taiwan, Huawei flags AI oversupply risks
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of December 8 to December 14, 2025.
Friday 12 December 2025
TSMC pauses work on second Kumamoto wafer fab amid potential shift to AI chip production
TSMC, through its Japanese subsidiary Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), has halted construction on its second wafer fabrication facility in Kikuyo Town, Kumamoto Prefecture...