Japan & Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
9 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026
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Japan: Japan hosts the joint venture, benefiting from advanced semiconductor manufacturing and potential government support, which could boost its domestic tech industry and economic growth.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: TSMC invests 282 billion yen and provides manufacturing expertise, securing a new revenue stream and deepening its presence in Japan. The venture is expected to enhance its growth prospects.
Aug 10, 2026 · 36 articles
Business
Japan: Japan is a location for TSMC's expansion, benefiting from increased semiconductor investment.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: TSMC is the central entity, committing an additional $100 billion to Arizona, raising total U.S. investment to $265 billion. It reported record Q2 profits and raised its 2026 revenue and capex forecasts, reflecting strong AI demand.
Jul 16, 2026 · 85 articles
Business
Japan: Intervened in currency markets to support the yen. BOJ held rates.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: Gained on AI chip demand. Benefited from the global AI rally.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
Tech
Japan: Japan, with Nikon and Canon as DUV suppliers, could face increased competition from Chinese-made machines in the future, though immediate effects are minimal.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: SMIC is expected to receive the first homegrown DUV machines later this year, providing an alternative source of lithography equipment amid export restrictions. This could enhance its ability to produce advanced chips, though yields remain a concern.
Jul 27, 2026 · 22 articles
Regulatory
Japan: Japan was used as a transit point for the smuggled servers. The case may prompt Japanese authorities to increase scrutiny of transshipments of advanced technology.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: TSMC is a key partner of Nvidia and manufactures its advanced chips. While not directly involved in the case, the event underscores the importance of Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem and may indirectly affect TSMC's reputation.
Aug 24, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Japan: Japan>>> was allegedly used as an intermediary destination for at least one shipment of smuggled Nvidia>>> AI chips before they reached China>>>.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) was previously blacklisted by Taiwan, and new restrictions would further limit China's domestic chipmaking capabilities.
May 21, 2026 · 22 articles
Business
Japan: Japan is the home country of SoftBank, and its stock market reacted to the earnings report with a 4% decline in SoftBank shares.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: TSMC is a portfolio company of SoftBank, but no specific impact from this earnings report was mentioned.
Aug 06, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 was volatile but slightly up.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: SMIC, China's leading foundry, sees CXMT's IPO as a positive for the semiconductor sector, but also faces competition for capital and attention.
Jul 14, 2026 · 113 articles
Domestic
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is a key domestic chipmaker in China that is now increasingly using domestically made equipment, including Naura Technology's etching tools, due to the new mandate and US export restrictions.
Dec 30, 2025 · 9 articles
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