Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito “welcomes investment decision” TSMC builds semiconductor factory in Kumamoto. In addition to the Sony Group and others, Toyota Motor Corporation will be the operating company for the factory.

Saito hopes that it will have a major ripple effect on the local economy from the perspective of creating quality jobs and investment. If TSMC receives an application for support, the government will make a decision after careful examination, Saito said.