Japan has drawn up a plan for more than JPY370 trillion (approx. US$2.33 trillion) in combined public and private investment across 17 strategic sectors, including AI and space, through fiscal 2040, which runs from April 2040 to March 2041.
South Korea is moving to reinforce its semiconductor materials and components ecosystem as chipmakers accelerate capacity expansion and the government increases financial support for suppliers.
Beijing's decision to sharply cut approval rates for Indian business travelers is exposing a structural weakness in India's push to scale up electronics manufacturing: the country still cannot get enough Chinese equipment, components, and technical staff into its factories without China's cooperation.
