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Friday 25 October 2024
Kioxia and Nanya join forces to develop next-gen DRAM
Japanese NAND flash leader Kioxia has partnered with Taiwan's Nanya Technology to develop groundbreaking DRAM technology that reduces component size by two-thirds. This milestone...
Friday 25 October 2024
Kioxia delays IPO amid stakeholder valuation concerns
Kioxia has postponed its IPO due to valuation concerns. Bain Capital, a major shareholder, is hesitant to proceed with the IPO at the current valuation, while Toshiba, the second-largest...
Thursday 24 October 2024
GCCS opens new plant for SiC crystal growth
GeChi Compound Semiconductor (GCCS), a silicon carbide (SiC) crystal growth company, held an opening ceremony for its new Zhongli plant in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan on October 23....
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Japan steps up collaborative efforts to tackle chip talent crunch in key regions of Kyushu and Hokkaido
The demand for semiconductor talent in Japan is increasing, especially in Kyushu, where TSMC is establishing wafer fabs, and in Hokkaido, where Rapidus plans to mass-produce 2nm chips...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Samsung turns to the Japanese playbook: a look at how Sony and Hitachi engineered their turnarounds
Samsung Electronics has launched bold restructuring efforts to boost competitiveness, forming a business task force to enhance R&D and explore new business avenues, according...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Inside PSMC's failed deal with SBI: Chairman Frank Huang reveals strategic risks and Japan's tough policies
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC) chairman Frank Huang responded on October 21 to accusations from SBI Holdings chairman Yoshitaka Kitao that the Powerchip Group...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Honda rethinks EV strategy amid slowing demand, explores hybrid manufacturing solutions
Honda has stated that revisions to its electric vehicle (EV) roadmap will be made if the demand for pure EVs continues to dip. This move reflects a growing trend of major automakers...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Japan's semiconductor firms intensify efforts on GaN expansion amid growing demand for EV and AI
As global semiconductor firms invest in compound semiconductors, Japan-based companies are stepping up their efforts on gallium nitride (GaN) to expand its applications beyond electric...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
JASM's first fab to run on 100% renewable energy upon launch; second fab construction to begin by end of 2024
In mid-October, Yuichi Horita, president of JASM, TSMC's subsidiary in Japan, announced that the fab will operate on 100% renewable energy upon its launch, setting a precedent ahead...
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Rapidus estimates economic impact of JPY19 trillion in Hokkaido
Rapidus, the Japanese semiconductor manufacturer aiming for mass production of 2-nanometer (nm) chips, is making significant progress on its first factory located in Chitose, Hokkaido...
Friday 18 October 2024
Japan-Taiwan's urban compact EV Lean3 to enter production
Through new fundraising, Japan-Taiwan electrical vehicle (EV) manufacturing company Lean Mobility has achieved a cumulative funding of JPY4.6 billion (US$30.8 million), allowing it...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Japan's manufacturing investment in China dips for seven consecutive quarters
Japanese manufacturing companies have experienced seven straight quarters of declining capital investments in China, extending through the second quarter of 2024. A survey by Japan's...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
China's cobot market edges out foreign rivals as Taiwanese brands seek viable alternatives
The AI robotics market is expanding rapidly worldwide, with China emerging as the largest end-user market for robots, driving fierce competition among global supply chain companies...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Google deepens investment in Asia-Pacific countries
Google has been active in the Asia-Pacific region, increasing investments in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and more. Google CEO Sundar Pichai also visited Japan to participate in...
Monday 14 October 2024
SBI fumes over PSMC withdrawal, but semicon insiders question how they didn’t see it coming
A recent breakdown of a semiconductor joint venture between Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and Japan's SBI Holdings has led to differing statements...