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flag TSMC to expand Japan plant with $17B investment, shifting to 3nm chip production amid global supply chain efforts.

flag TSMC plans a $17 billion expansion of its Kumamoto, Japan, facility to produce advanced 3-nanometer chips, a shift from earlier plans for 6- to 12-nanometer production, according to Japan’s Yomiuri newspaper. flag The move, supported by Tokyo’s potential additional subsidies, aims to boost Japan’s semiconductor capabilities amid global demand for AI and defense-related chips. flag TSMC’s project complements Japan’s support for domestic chipmaker Rapidus, which targets different market segments. flag The expansion reflects broader efforts by governments to secure critical chip supply chains.

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