Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (JASM)

Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (JASM) is a majority-owned subsidiary of TSMC. It recently opened its first fab in Kumamoto on February 24, 2024, the first overseas fab of TSMC to start mass production.

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Friday 3 July 2026

Seoul seeks Kumamoto's chip playbook, but Japan's model isn't easy to copy

As South Korea moves to accelerate a new semiconductor cluster in the country's southwest, ruling-party officials have returned to...

Monday 18 May 2026

TSMC's Japan fab signals a turning point for overseas manufacturing

TSMC's semiconductor venture in Japan has posted its first quarterly profit since entering mass production, marking an important milestone...

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.

Thursday 5 February 2026

Commentary: How TSMC's C.C. Wei solidifies global alliances from Washington to Tokyo

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Monday 22 December 2025

TSMC pushes back on Japan fab delay rumors, keeps options open

According to Nikkei, Yuichi Hotta, president of TSMC's Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), confirmed on December 19 that construction of the second wafer fabrication...

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 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...

Tuesday 16 September 2025

Kumamoto University revises education strategy as result of TSMC's Japan fab

Jun Otani, executive vice president of Kumamoto University, highlighted the university's 268-year history during a Taiwan-Japan semiconductor supply chain talent forum. Following JASM's...

Thursday 11 September 2025

TSMC's presence in Kumamoto exceeds expectations as Kyushu sees over 200 new investment projects

TSMC's Japanese subsidiary JASM has completed and started operations at its first wafer fab in Kumamoto. According to Japanese sources, a second wafer fab is already under construction...

Thursday 12 June 2025

TSMC's second Kumamoto fab to break ground after July 2025

TSMC announced on June 11, 2025, that its second semiconductor fabrication plant in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, is now scheduled to begin construction in the second half of 2025,...

Thursday 22 May 2025

Japan's chipmaking expansion faces delay as market demand slows

Japan's push to revive its semiconductor manufacturing is hitting speed bumps as major manufacturers expressed cautiousness over operation or expansion amid weak demand outside of...

Tuesday 22 April 2025

TSMC Arizona could break even in 2025 despite overseas losses

While TSMC's overseas fabs recorded losses throughout 2024, the Arizona facility could become profitable by year-end 2025, according to a DIGITIMES analyst, marking a potential...

Tuesday 8 April 2025

Kumamoto prefecture: TSMC's Japan investment undeterred by Trump tariffs

Kumamoto Governor Takashi Kimura recently affirmed that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) commitment to its investments in Japan, particularly in Kumamoto Prefecture,...

Monday 7 April 2025

Kumamoto launches semiconductor science park plan with TSMC-led hub at its core

In late March 2025, Kumamoto Prefecture unveiled the Kumamoto Science Park Promotion Vision, a plan to build a semiconductor-centered science park alongside a broader innovation ecosystem...

Wednesday 2 April 2025

TSMC's JASM doubles workforce amid production delays

On April 1, 2025, TSMC's Japanese subsidiary, JASM, hosted its annual new employee enrollment ceremony, a tradition for many Japanese companies, at its headquarters in Kikuyo Town,...

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