TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is planning to build a research and development center in Japan, Nikkei has learned, as the demand for advanced semiconductor equipment and materials becomes increasingly important amid the pandemic.
Chip giant eyes closer collaboration with top Japan equipment, materials suppliers
Beyond setting up an R&D facility in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, contract chipmaker TSMC is also looking into establishing a new company in Japan. © Reuters
TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is planning to build a research and development center in Japan, Nikkei has learned, as the demand for advanced semiconductor equipment and materials becomes increasingly important amid the pandemic.