Sony, TSMC to Invest $6.4 Billion in Joint Chip Plant in Japan
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Another ¥1 trillion fab in Japan means more geographically diversified capacity for advanced nodes—supply-chain risk is being priced directly into capex. If you rely on leading-edge silicon, start mapping how Japan-based capacity could change your vendor leverage and lead times over the next 3–5 years.
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