TSMC eyes plans for first chip plant in Japan

Taiwanese company looking at factory that would serve Sony and others

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TSMC is the world's biggest contract chipmaker and counts Sony of Japan as one of its key clients. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

LAULY LI and CHENG TING-FANG, Nikkei staff writers

TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is considering building its first chipmaking plant in Japan as Tokyo urges companies to expand semiconductor production in the country.

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