Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the leading global semiconductor foundry, unveiled plans in October 2021 to construct its inaugural facility in Japan, signalling a potential surge in expenses as it broadens capacity beyond Taiwan. The proposal is subject to board endorsement, amid an international semiconductor scarcity that has profoundly impacted various sectors, particularly automobile manufacturing.
Governments worldwide are actively pursuing investments from prominent Asian semiconductor producers, such as South Korea's Samsung Electronics, Taiwan's TSMC, and Intel. Transitioning to areas with less-developed infrastructure will inevitably escalate costs. International factories will likely generate lower profits compared to existing businesses. . .
