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description: "Japan silicon wafer giant Sumco said “surging” AI demand prompted it to postpone construction of a new plant to focus on upgrading existing manufacturing lines so it can better “capture rapidly growing demand for leading-edge products…”. The move lowers its maximum government subsidy to ¥19.3 billion yen from ¥75 billion previously. $Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US) #SUMCO #semiconductorsSource: Dan Nystedt"
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# Japan silicon wafer giant Sumco said “surging” AI …


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