Sony and TSMC aim to jointly invest ¥1 trillion to expand semiconductor production in Japan, Nikkei reports.
Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co are negotiating a ¥1 trillion ($6.4 billion) investment in a new chip plant in Japan. The facility will focus on image sensor production, a key component for smartphones and automotive technology.
The joint venture is expected to be majority-owned by Sony, with TSMC holding a smaller stake. This follows prior collaborations between the two firms and aligns with Japan’s push to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the move could strengthen supply chain resilience in Asia’s tech sector.