Sony, TSMC to invest ¥1 trillion in joint Japan chip plant.

Sony and TSMC are planning a ¥1 trillion factory in Japan for next-gen image sensors, starting production in 2029.

Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. are cooking up a ¥1 trillion ($6.4 billion) factory in Japan, focused on next-gen image sensors for robots and cars. Production kicks off in 2029, but details are hush-hush, with no official comments from either company.

According to analyst Hideki Yasuda, this deal is almost risk-free for both parties. It eases Sony's capital burden and promises consistent revenue for TSMC. Sony's shares jumped 2.2% while TSMC's climbed 1.7% after the news. This investment aligns with Sony’s shift to a more asset-light model, focusing on intellectual properties over heavy production costs. Plus, they plan to keep control as the primary stakeholder in this joint venture.

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