Japan Revives Chip Ambition With TSMC in Kumamoto

The video discusses Japan's efforts to revitalize its semiconductor industry, highlighting Taiwan Semiconductor's new chip fab in Kumamoto. It explores Japan's strategic position in the global chip market, aiming to regain market share lost to South Korea, Taiwan, and China. The Japanese government is actively inviting major chip companies to invest, promoting 'friend shoring' to diversify supply chains. The economic impact on Kumamoto, including population growth and rising land prices, is also examined.

Why did Berkshire Hathaway divest its stake in TSMC?

• Due to financial losses

• Because of geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan

• To invest in renewable energy

• To focus on domestic investments

What is Japan's goal for its semiconductor industry by 2030?

• To focus solely on domestic production

• To triple its semiconductor and related materials market to $113 billion

• To become the world's largest chip producer

• To double its market share

Which major chip companies were invited by Japan's Prime Minister to invest in the country?

• Only TSMC and Samsung

• Only Intel and Micron

• All European chip manufacturers

• IBM, Intel, Applied Materials, Samsung, and Micron

What is the term used by some Americans to describe the strategy of diversifying the global chip supply chain?

• Globalization

• Friend shoring

• Isolationism

• Decoupling

What economic changes are occurring in Kumamoto due to new investments?

• Rising land prices and population growth

• Reduction in traffic congestion

• Population decline

• Decreasing land prices