TSMC's Kyushu Plant to Generate NT$2.8 Trillion Economic Impact

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) investment in Kyushu, Japan, has become a major highlight for the local economy. According to the latest estimates released by Kyushu Financial Group, the presence of TSMC and its related enterprises across Kumamoto, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki prefectures is expected to generate a total economic benefit of up to 13.84 trillion yen (approximately NT$2.84 trillion). This figure not only reflects TSMC's pivotal role in the global semiconductor supply chain, but also highlights the great importance local Japanese governments place on enhancing regional competitiveness.

As one of the world's most advanced pure-play wafer foundries, TSMC has established advanced manufacturing facilities in the United States, Taiwan, the Netherlands, and elsewhere. Its selection of Kyushu as a new investment hub primarily took into account the Japanese government's recent "semiconductor revitalization" policy, which aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities. The Kyushu region possesses mature manufacturing infrastructure, a well-developed logistics network, and relatively low land costs, making it an ideal choice for TSMC's expansion in Japan. Furthermore, Kyushu shares cultural, linguistic, and business custom affinities with Taiwan, facilitating TSMC's rapid integration into the local business environment.

Regarding the specific scale of investment, TSMC plans to establish a 300 mm wafer fabrication facility in Kumamoto Prefecture, focus on advanced packaging and testing facilities in Kagoshima Prefecture, and concentrate primarily on research and development centers and technology transfer in Miyazaki Prefecture. The overall investment is projected to reach approximately 250 billion yen (around NT$760 billion),