Araverus Team|Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Araverus Team
Feb 5, 2026 · 7:27 AM
AI Technology · Japan · Semiconductors · TSMC
TSMC announced plans to manufacture advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors in Japan to cater to the rising demand for AI technologies, marking a significant development for Japan's semiconductor industry.
Funds are set to go toward a facility in Dresden, as well as other sites, to expand the manufacturing of semiconductors powering data centers and other AI infrastructure.
Investors have punished big-spending tech giants and software companies while betting on memory chips.
More supply could come to market in nine months, the chief executive of China’s largest contract chip maker said.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. finished 2025 on a strong note, with annual revenue crossing the $9 billion mark.