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TSMC says Japan plant gradually resuming operations after earthquake

Published

28 July 2026

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technology

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Semiconductors

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Japan

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Read at whtc.com

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Fusion42 · 28 July 2026 · Fusion42 review

TSMC's Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing plant in Kumamoto resumed operations after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake triggered precautionary evacuation. Structural inspections confirmed safety; detailed impact assessments are ongoing.

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◆ The Wire takeaway

Your chip supply just got fragile. TSMC's only advanced fab outside Taiwan sits on an active seismic line, and even a quick restart leaves aftershock risk hanging over lead times for months.

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