TSMC: Sony and Denso join in the Japan’s factory:
-Securing supply destinations for the Toyota Group-
Sony Group:
TSMC:
Denso has entered into final adjustments regarding the semiconductor joint venture business plan with the participation of DENSO.
In the semiconductor joint venture business plan, we will secure a major supply destination called the Toyota Motor Group.
Led by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry:
The outline of the Japan-Taiwan corporate alliance to build an advanced factory in Kumamoto Prefecture has been settled.
With the cooperation of the automobile industry, which suffers from a shortage of semiconductors.
Supply chain resilience:
Realize “Supply Chain Resilience Project that also leads to economic security”.
Sony G and others are expected to establish a semiconductor manufacturing joint venture by the end of 2021.
Investment ratio:
TSMC is about 50%,
Sony G, Denso, etc.
The Japanese are expected to share the rest.
Factory construction costs:
The total investment for factory construction is about 1 trillion yen.
The government will provide support through subsidies.
New switch
TSMC: To establish semiconductor base in Japan,
-Request to the ruling party in Taiwan-
August 27, 2021
Japan and Taiwan:
Agreed to hold the ruling party version 2 plus 2 on a regular basis
Supporting Taiwan’s early accession to the TPP and collaborating in the field of economic security
Liberal Democratic Party of Japan:
On August 27, Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party became the ruling party and Democratic Party of Taiwan.
We requested that we support the establishment of TSMC’s semiconductor base in Japan.
Taku Otsuka, Chairman of the Defense Department:
answered an interview with Bloomberg.
Mr. Otsuka, Chairman of the Ministry of Defense,
In the field of economic security
Cooperation between Japan and Taiwan is very important,
He expressed his intention to proceed with discussions to strengthen cooperation.
Ruling party version 2 plus 2 talks:
With the Liberal Democratic Party’s diplomatic and defense chairman,
With Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Party member (member of parliament),
An online-style meeting was held for the first time.
It will also support Taiwan’s early accession to the TPP.
Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.co.jp/news/articles/2021-08-27/QYFHVBT0G1KW01