Japan Wants Back Into the Chip Race, Is Betting Big on a 2nm Comeback

Japan wants back into the chip race, is betting big on a 2nm comeback

The political and financial stakes are unusually high. Tokyo has committed roughly $12 billion to Rapidus so far, on top of tens of billions of dollars in broader semiconductor subsidies, with additional support from domestic heavyweights including Toyota, SoftBank, and Sony.Read Entire Article

TSMC to expand 2nm capacity to 10 fabs, adding three in China’s Taiwan · TechNode

TSMC is reportedly planning to increase its number of 2-nanometre advanced process wafer fabs in Taiwan from seven to ten. The three new fabs are expected to be located in Tainan, complementing the existing 2nm production in Hsinchu (two fabs) and Kaohsiung (five fabs). Each new fab is estimated to cost about NT$300 billion ($9.3 billion), bringing the total investment for the three sites to NT$900 billion ($28 billion). The expansion aims to me…

ASE Technology to expand assembly, testing capacity to meet AI demand

Taipei, Nov. 25 (CNA) ASE Technology Holding Co. is expanding its advanced IC assembly and testing capacity in Taoyuan and Kaohsiung to meet sustained strong demand generated by the artificial intelligence boom.

Japan Builds an Advanced 1.4nm Chip to Challenge TSMC and Reclaim Semiconductor Leadership

Japan has been committed to reviving its semiconductor industry from decades of decline  through investment from global leaders. Japan, which was once a leader in semiconductors, has found itself falling behind in the race with regional competitors such as Taiwan, South Korea, and China. Now, to regain its footing in the industry, it is trying to turn its most prized agricultural regions into hubs for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. At the…

TSMC Planning To Build Three More Facilities For 2nm Chip Production On Its Home Turf As It Faces Overwhelming Demand For Its Next-Generation Wafers

The Chief Executive of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer has admitted that TSMC’s current production capacity is insufficient to meet global demand. To counter this significant disparity, a new report states that the manufacturer is building three additional plants focused on 2nm wafer production, with the initial investment said to be a roaring $28.6 billion. Earlier, two of TSMC’s 2nm local plants were said to have reached their m…