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Taiwan Semiconductor says gradually resuming operations after Japan earthquake
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Fusion42 · 28 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Taiwan Semiconductor's Kumamoto facility in Japan experienced a 7.1 magnitude earthquake on 28 July and is gradually resuming operations. The company has confirmed facility status and is assessing damage to critical manufacturing infrastructure.
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◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
TSM's Kumamoto fab just went dark. If you're selling into chip design, advanced packaging, or supply chain tools, your customers will be re-routing production and hunting for spare capacity — that conversation starts now.
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