Now driven by AI, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digitalization, global semiconductor demand is rising sharply. Against this background, the government of Japan has made the sector a priority ...

It brings total government assistance to Rapidus -- which is set to start test production at its factory in Hokkaido in April ...

As projected, Rapidus Corp, Japan’s state-backed semiconductor chip maker, has started test production of advanced chips on ...

Tokyo is actively working to revive Japan's semiconductor sector after decades of relying on imports. But reclaiming the nation's superpower status in this area is still a distant dream.

Five years ago, only industry insiders were talking about the “semiconductor supply chain.” Now, it’s become a common term, and the fact that it is frequently discussed in industrial circles ...

In recent years, as the global trade gradually grew more volatile due to conflicts, tariffs and pandemic-related disruptions, Japan has been working to rebuild its domestic semiconductor industry. The ...

Japan's 2025 budget proposal is on the verge of approval, paving the way for government investment in Rapidus, a project focused on the mass production of advanced semiconductors.

TOKYO, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Japan's key stock index rebounded on Monday as buying interest in semiconductor stocks, which had recently seen notable declines, helped lift the market. The benchmark ...

Toshiba is still burdened with the task of decommissioning nuclear plants in Japan, including the one in Fukushima. Toshiba also had massive losses from the nuclear power operations of U.S ...

Japan's Toshiba said on Thursday it will cut up to 4,000 jobs domestically as the industrial conglomerate accelerates restructuring under new ownership. Toshiba delisted in December due to a $13 ...