Sony and TSMC to invest 747 billion yen in Kumamoto semiconductor venture
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Sony Group Corp., TSMC
Koshi, Kumamoto, Japan
August 11, 2026
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Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC will invest 747 billion yen to establish a joint venture in Kumamoto. The venture, Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., will focus on next-generation image sensors. Mass production is scheduled to begin in 2029.
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