Japan Boosts Semiconductor Sector with TSMC's $13.3B Investment
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd (TSMC) plans to produce 6-nanometer chips at its second production facility in Japan. The facility will likely entail a total investment of $13.3 billion, with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry eyeing up to 900 billion yen in subsidies. The government is putting together aid for the semiconductor sector as part of an economic stimulus package. TSMC is a critical supplier for Apple Inc and Nvidia Corp.

October 12, 2023 | 5:00 pm
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As a critical supplier for Apple, TSMC's increased production capacity could ensure a steady supply of chips for Apple's products, potentially benefiting Apple's operations.
TSMC is a critical supplier for Apple. The increased production capacity from TSMC's new facility could ensure a steady supply of chips for Apple's products, which could benefit Apple's operations and potentially its revenues.
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IMPORTANCE 70
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As a critical supplier for Nvidia, TSMC's increased production capacity could ensure a steady supply of chips for Nvidia's products, potentially benefiting Nvidia's operations.
TSMC is a critical supplier for Nvidia. The increased production capacity from TSMC's new facility could ensure a steady supply of chips for Nvidia's products, which could benefit Nvidia's operations and potentially its revenues.
CONFIDENCE 80
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TSMC's new investment in a production facility in Japan is likely to boost its production capacity and potentially its revenues. The support from the Japanese government could also provide financial benefits.
The new investment by TSMC in a production facility in Japan is likely to increase its production capacity, which could lead to increased revenues. The financial support from the Japanese government could also provide financial benefits, reducing the overall cost of the investment for TSMC.
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IMPORTANCE 80
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