TSMC announces 3-nanometer AI semiconductor production in Japan with $52-56B capex for 2026, meeting with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announces plans to produce cutting-edge 3-nanometer semiconductors at its second factory in Kumamoto, Japan, marking the first domestic production of such advanced chips in the country. The decision, revealed during a meeting between TSMC CEO C.C. Wei and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, represents a major win for Japan's semiconductor ambitions and will supply chips for AI applications, robotics, and autonomous driving.