Japan's Tokuyama to make key chip material in Vietnam, Malaysia

SemiconductorsDistributed polysilicon supply chain aims to minimize risk amid AI-driven demandTokuyama's new plant in southern Vietnam will add capacity and expand production beyond the company's Japanese factory. (Tokuyama)YUJI NITTAAugust 22, 2026 06:30 JSTHANOI -- Japanese silicon manufacturer Tokuyama is adding plants in Vietnam and Malaysia for a key chip material to spread out the supply chain, moving away from concentrated production in Japan to reduce disruption risks.Read NextLatest on Semiconductors