Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026
Trilateral Delegation Meeting
Kaohsiung and Kumamoto leaders arrive in Arizona to formalize the three-way partnership.
Arizona Fab 1 Production
Volume production of 4nm chips begins at the Phoenix facility after initial delays.
Kumamoto Fab Opening
TSMC's first Japanese fab is inaugurated, marking a successful rapid-build model.
Kumamoto JASM Project
TSMC, Sony, and Denso announce the joint venture fab in Kumamoto, Japan.
Arizona Expansion Begins
TSMC officially breaks ground on its first advanced fab in Phoenix, Arizona.
A high-level delegation from Taiwan's Kaohsiung and Japan's Kumamoto has arrived in Arizona to formalize a trilateral semiconductor manufacturing axis. This strategic partnership aims to synchronize supply chains, talent development, and operational standards across TSMC’s three most critical global manufacturing hubs.