Japan's Semiconductor Revival: TSMC Expands AI Chip Production to Third Advanced Base
TSMC has upgraded its second Kumamoto fab to produce 3nm AI chips — elevating Japan to its third advanced manufacturing base alongside Taiwan and Arizona.
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