Japan to Provide Significant Funding Support to TSMC’s Kumamoto Plant

August 4, 2023 – Japan’s Semiconductor Strategy: A Game-Changer for the Future In a bold move to secure its position as a global leader in the semiconductor industry, the Japanese government has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to provide substantial financial support to TSMC’s second semiconductor fabrication plant in Kumamoto. This strategic decision comes as part…

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Musk Surprised: California EV Subsidies to Exclude Tesla

November 26, 2024 – On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared that if President Trump decides to abolish the federal tax credit for electric vehicles (EVs) upon taking office, the state of California will introduce a separate rebate program for EV buyers. However, he also mentioned that the current proposal excludes Tesla’s popular models, and…

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SoftBank’s Robotic Revolution: Data Center Builder Eyes $100B IPO Amid Automation Surge

April 30, 2026 – As the automation boom continues to reshape industries, tech giants are racing to expand infrastructure capabilities. Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has announced plans to establish a new subsidiary focused on automating large-scale construction projects, particularly in the data center sector. According to sources from The Wall Street Journal, the venture, tentatively named…

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TSMC’s 2nm Node Progresses Smoothly, Eyes 2025 Launch for N3X and N2 Processes

May 24, 2024 – According to a report by MoneyDJ, a Taiwanese financial news outlet, TSMC’s executives revealed during the 2024 Technology Forum held in Hsinchu that the company’s 2nm node, utilizing Nanosheet (GAA transistors), is progressing smoothly. TSMC’s Co-Deputy COO, Zhang Xiaoqiang, stated that the development of the 2nm process is “very smooth.” Currently,…

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