Sony, TSMC to spend $6.3 billion to jointly make image sensors, Nikkei says
Sony and TSMC's $6.3 billion image sensor plant in Japan is the subject of conflicting reports.
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The story so far
The Nikkei Asia first reported that Sony and TSMC will invest $6.3 billion in a joint venture to manufacture image sensors in Kumamoto, Japan. The Information, Reuters and 조선일보 confirmed the investment amount and the location.
Bloomberg.com reported a slightly higher figure of $6.4 billion. The discrepancy in the investment amount is the only contradiction between outlets.
The joint venture is confirmed by all outlets.
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Sources (9)
- Sony and TSMC are planning to invest $6.4 billion in a Japanese image sensor factory qz.com · 11h ago
- Why is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing stock gaining today? Investing.com · 11h ago
- Tech giants TSMC and Sony to invest billions in advanced chip sensor plant Euronews.com · 11h ago
- Why is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing stock gaining today? By Investing.com Investing.com Nigeria · 11h ago
- Sony, TSMC to Invest $6.3 Billion in Image Sensor Joint Venture in Japan The Information · 11h ago
- Sony, TSMC to invest $6.3bn in advanced image sensor plant in Kumamoto Nikkei Asia · 11h ago
- Sony and TSMC Invest 1 Trillion Yen in Japan Sensor Venture 조선일보 · 11h ago
- Sony, TSMC to Invest $6.4 Billion in Japanese Sensor Plant Bloomberg.com · 11h ago
- Sony, TSMC to spend $6.3 billion to jointly make image sensors, Nikkei says Reuters · 11h ago
The obvious questions
What is the investment amount for the Sony-TSMC joint venture?
The investment amount is $6.3 billion according to The Information, Nikkei Asia, 조선일보 and Reuters. Bloomberg.com reported $6.4 billion.
Where will the Sony-TSMC image sensor plant be located?
The plant will be located in Kumamoto, Japan.
What products will the Sony-TSMC joint venture produce?
The joint venture will produce image sensors.
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