Mitsubishi Electric is ramping up its power semiconductor production in Japan to meet the surging demand fueled by the EV revolution and global climate change initiatives.
Honda plans to start trial production of all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) in January 2025, aiming to double EV driving range and reduce battery costs by 25% compared...
Industry sources indicate that while the Japanese government maintains high expectations for Rapidus, contingency plans are being developed. Recently appointed Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's...
Japanese space communications pioneers are charting an alternative path in the global satellite internet race, pushing beyond traditional satellite networks with a comprehensive strategy...
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) anticipates its eleventh consecutive year of net losses and plans to pivot from displays to growth sectors such as semiconductor packaging substrates and...
The Japanese government is preparing to provide over JPY10 trillion (approx. US$65 billion) in support for the semiconductor and AI industries by the fiscal year 2030 (April 2030...
Japanese photoresist leader JSR is building a production base in South Korea to manufacture metal-oxide resists (MOR), a critical material for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography...
Japanese authorities have officially terminated subsidies for APB Corp, a pioneer in next-generation all-polymer battery technology, amid severe financial difficulties and leadership...
Reports from Kyodo and Nikkei indicate that the Japanese government intends to invest around JPY200 billion (approx. US$1.3 billion) in Rapidus during the fiscal...
Rohm Semiconductor is grappling with a significant slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) market, leading to reduced semiconductor demand and an unexpected financial loss.
Mitsui Mining & Smelting (Mitsui) recently announced an increase in copper foil prices, raising concern within the South Korean industry. Given that copper foil is a core material...
Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers, including Tokyo Electron and Kokusai Electric, have raised profit forecasts driven by surging AI demand. However, China's cooling semiconductor...
Rapidus, a semiconductor manufacturer aiming to mass-produce 2-nanometer chips in Japan, is set to install extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines at its under-construction...
After Donald Trump won the presidential election, the US may impose tariffs on vehicles imported from Japan or Mexico. Trump's campaign also supported Chinese automakers building...
Topco Scientific, a Taiwan-based semiconductor materials supplier, remains confident in achieving its 2024 revenue targets, bolstered by increasing demand from China's foundry sect...
