TSMC opens first chip plant in Japan
TSMC opens first chip plant in Japan

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TSMC opens first chip plant in Japan for Sony and Renesas

KUMAMOTO, Japan/TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has inaugurated its first plant in Japan, paving the way for it to begin making smartphone and auto-related chips for top local clients Sony and Renesas by the end of this year.
It's called an escape hatch.
In Japan no less. Great news!
All the best stuff is made in Japan!
Baby steps