Sony and TSMC may team up to tackle global chip shortages

Global chip shortages may soon create some unexpected allies in Japan. As Reutersreports, Nikkeisources claim Sony and TSMC are "considering" the joint creation of a semiconductor factory in Japan's western Kumamoto Prefecture. TSMC would have majority control, according to the insiders, but the plant would operate on Sony land near that company's image sensor factory. The Japanese government would reportedly cover up to half of the $7 billion investment. The plant would provide chips for camera...