A logo of Taiwanse chip giant TSMC can be seen in Tainan, Taiwan December 29, 2022.REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights
TOKYO, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Taiwan chipmaker TSMC (2330.TW) is planning to start producing 6-nanometer advanced semiconductors in its second Japan plant in Kumamoto in 2027, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday.
The Japanese government is considering providing up to 900 billion yen ($6 billion) in subsidies for TSMC’s plan, which in total will involve an investment of about 2 trillion yen, Nikkei reported.
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Reporting by Kantaro Komiya; editing by Jason Neely
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