US semiconductor foundry giant GlobalFoundries announced that it will build 2 new plants in Malta, New York State. Total investment is expected to reach up to $21 billion (approximately ¥3.3 trillion), and is considered part of Japan's investment and financing in the US.
GlobalFoundries, a major US semiconductor foundry, announced that it will build 2 new plants in Malta, New York State. Total investment will be up to $21 billion, and the plants will manufacture logic semiconductors used for computing.
The new plants will be located around Malta and are intended to expand logic semiconductor manufacturing capacity as initial facilities. The article provides no further details beyond those mentioned regarding specific production capacity or the timing of operations.
The investment is considered part of Japan's $550 billion investment and financing in the US, agreed by the Japanese and US governments in tariff negotiations. It is described as being advanced in line with government policy.
The company is expected to strengthen its US production base as part of its long-term capital investment plan. Subsequent reports will focus on the details of its production structure and developments in related investment.