Taiwan-based ASE, the world’s largest semiconductor assembly and testing company, announced the purchase of approximately 159,899 square meters of land in Kitakyushu for 3.4 billion yen. The acquisition aims to expand production capacity to meet global semiconductor demand. ASE’s COO had previously indicated plans to diversify production locations, including Japan. Details on the facility’s construction schedule and specific products were not disclosed. Source: NHK
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