TSMC's Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM) Plant Gradually Resumes Operations After Earthquake

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, announced the gradual resumption of operations at its Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM) plant in Kumamoto prefecture. This follows a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that prompted precautionary evacuations. Structural inspections confirmed the facility's safety, and detailed impact assessments are ongoing. This development is crucial for the global semiconductor supply chain.