Hanoi, Aug. 22 -- Japanese silicon manufacturer Tokuyama is adding production facilities in Vietnam and Malaysia for a key chip material as part of efforts to diversify its supply chain. The move is expected to reduce the company's reliance on concentrated production in Japan and mitigate the risk of supply disruptions. The plant in Vietnam, inaugurated last week, will grind, clean and analyse polysilicon, an essential raw material for semiconductor wafers. Tokuyama is investing 60 million USD in the facility, which is ultimately expected to reach an annual capacity of 4,000 tonnes. Following a trial operation period, commercial production is scheduled to begin in 2027. Speaking at the plant's inauguration ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, Toku...