Regional support prompted by the expansion of the semiconductor-related industry and TSMC
First written in FY2023. 3 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2025. Latest entry: 2026-07-31.
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- 2026-07-31Cited as achievedGovernance
「Loans to electronic device-related industries totaled ¥378.8 billion cumulatively from fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2025.」
The integrated report cited and organized the results of semiconductor-related support, including cumulative lending of ¥378.8 billion, support for 29 companies entering supply chains, cooperation with 北洋銀行, and an investment in Rapidus. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Cumulative lending to semiconductor-related industries from April 2022 through March 2026 was approximately ¥378.8 billion, and the number of companies supported in entering supply chains stood at 29 as of March 2026」
Support for the semiconductor industry expanded to cumulative lending of approximately ¥378.8 billion and support for 29 companies entering supply chains. The Group also signed a memorandum of understanding with Hokuyo Bank and invested in Rapidus. - 2026-05-27AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「Cumulative lending to semiconductor-related industries totaled approximately ¥378.8 billion from April 2022 through March 2026, while the number of companies supported in entering supply chains stood at 29 as of March 2026. We continue to provide support toward realizing the “New Silicon Island Kyushu.”」
The cumulative amount of semiconductor-related lending and the number of companies supported in entering supply chains both increased from the previous disclosure. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Capital investment by semiconductor-related industries, driven by TSMC's expansion into Kumamoto, has remained at a high level.」
It was explained that capital investment by semiconductor-related industries, driven by TSMC's expansion into Kumamoto, has continued at a high level. No new support measures or additional results were reported. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「JASM's first Kumamoto plant began mass production in December 2024. Construction of the second plant is also scheduled to begin in 2025, with operations targeted to commence by the end of fiscal 2027. Higo Bank is actively working through its Electronic Device-Related Industries Project Team to create opportunities for companies to enter supply chains, support Taiwanese companies' expansion into the region and business growth, and strengthen its ability to propose business matching. Cumulative lending to semiconductor-related industries from April 2022 through March 2025 was approximately ¥263.1 billion, and the number of companies supported in entering supply chains reached 11 as of March 2025.」
Support for the semiconductor industry progressed with the start of mass production at JASM's first Kumamoto plant, plans to begin construction and operations at the second plant, cumulative lending of approximately ¥263.1 billion, and support for 11 companies entering supply chains. - FY2025-H1Increase in semiconductor-related investment becomes evident in the regional economyAnnual report
「Overall, the economy recovered moderately, with capital investment also increasing, particularly in semiconductor-related industries, due to the impact of TSMC's expansion into Kumamoto.」
Following the disclosure of the support policy of the Semiconductor Cluster Promotion Office, increased capital investment by semiconductor-related industries, driven by TSMC's expansion into Kumamoto, was presented as a development in the local economy. This filing does not mention the launch of any new internal initiative. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「The semiconductor project team established in January 2022 was upgraded in April 2023 to the Semiconductor Cluster Promotion Office, strengthening its functions and accelerating efforts to support solutions for issues involving electronic-device-related industries, surrounding development and measures for companies expanding into Kyushu.」
Against the backdrop of spillover effects from TSMC's expansion into Kumamoto, including capital investment and employment, the semiconductor project team was upgraded to a dedicated office. Measures were outlined to strengthen support for attracting companies, building supply chains, and meeting capital investment and real estate needs.