(Analysis) In the heart of Japan, a technological renaissance is unfolding. Kyushu, the country’s third-largest island, has become the epicenter of a semiconductor revolution. This transformation has earned Kyushu the moniker “Silicon Island,” reflecting its growing importance in the global chip industry. At the forefront of this change stands Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The […]
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