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Sony and TSMC to Invest $6.4 Billion in Japanese Chip Plant

Aug 10, 202622 sources

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In August 2026, Sony and Taiwan's TSMC announced plans to invest about $6.4 billion (¥1 trillion) in a new joint plant in Kumamoto, Japan, to produce advanced image sensors. The plant aims to strengthen supply chains amid competition from Samsung and Chinese rivals, and marks a rare collaboration between the two tech giants.

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