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Sunday 15 February 2026

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...

Tuesday 9 December 2025

Japan's Cica-Huntek joins TSMC supply chain

Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology, a joint venture between Japan's Kanto Chemical and Huntek Systems, has entered the TSMC supply chain. The company has benefited from Kanto Chemical's...

Wednesday 26 November 2025

Kumamoto pushes for third TSMC plant with packaging, R&D focus

Kumamoto Governor Takashi Kimura visited TSMC's headquarters in Hsinchu on November 24, 2025, as part of a semiconductor investment promotion event in Taipei, saying the chipmaker...

Tuesday 28 October 2025

TSMC breaks ground on second Kumamoto chip plant, expanding Japan footprint

TSMC's Japanese subsidiary, Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), officially signed an agreement with the local government...

Friday 17 October 2025

Taiwan suppliers pivot to Micron amid TSMC Kumamoto delays

TSMC's ambitious plan for a second wafer fab in Kumamoto, Japan, is facing significant delays, leaving a cluster of Taiwanese suppliers in limbo and forcing them to seek alternative...

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