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Japan’s Kumamoto to woo TSMC for semiconductor hub
Discover how Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan plans to become a semiconductor hub by courting TSMC for a new chip factory, aiming to replicate Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park success.2024/05/13 12:40 -
TSMC, Kyushu University to boost semiconductor talent
TSMC to collaborate with Kyushu University in Japan to foster talent and research in the semiconductor field. The partnership aims to address a projected shortage of technical talents in Kyushu’s semiconductor industry and support TSMC’s expansion plans in Kumamoto Prefecture.2024/04/01 13:05 -
Japan’s PM to tour new TSMC factory in Kumamoto
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to visit the new Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) factory in Kumamoto Prefecture, focusing on its readiness for mass production. The Japanese government is supporting semiconductor production infrastructure with a subsidy of up to JPY 1.2 trillion for TSMC’s expansion efforts.2024/03/28 17:53 -
TSMC sets date for new Japan factory launch in Kumamoto
Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to open a factory in Japan’s Kumamoto precinct on Feb. 24, 2023, according to Japanese daily newspaper Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun. Construction of the plant began in April 2022, with mass production expected by the end of 2024. The office building at the Kumamoto site has already started operations, and manufacturing equipment installation began in October 2021. TSMC has previously expressed Kumamoto as the preferred location for a second factory in Japan, likely adjacent to the original plant. The factory is expected to employ approximately 1,700 people, and staff recruitment efforts are progressing smoothly.2023/12/30 16:44 -
Taiwan’s steel banana craze: Unusual orders baffle Japan
Discover the mystery behind the surge in orders for steel bananas from Taiwan. Iron Factory Ikeda, a Japanese manufacturer known for unique metalworking, is puzzled about the usage of these peculiar items. Find out why these steel banana-shaped hammers have gone viral online and sparked feverish discussions in Taiwan. Learn about Iron Factory Ikeda’s lineup of steel cutlery, including designs like crabs, oysters, clams, and whelks, which have become a novel trend among Taiwanese consumers.2023/12/15 16:53