The Japanese government will contribute around
The move comes as the government is struggling to improve the global competitiveness of Japanese firms in research and development of advanced semiconductors indispensable for next-generation telecommunication networks and autonomous driving.
Over 20 Japanese firms including electronics maker
Races are intensifying around the world to strengthen the supply chains of chips, with many countries making huge investments to establish their own production bases to ensure progress in the digitalization of the economy.
TSMC said in February it will establish a new development base in
The presence of
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