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Monday 24 February 2025
Nissan denies closure of Thailand plant; pledges to expand HEV investment instead
Nissan has dismissed speculation that it plans to shut down its factory in Thailand, reaffirming the country's role as a key manufacturing hub in the Association of Southeast Asian...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Honda-Nissan merger drama unfolds as alliances shift and Renault strengthens ties with Geely
The proposed merger between Honda and Nissan has taken an unexpected turn, with reports emerging that talks, initially called off, could be revived. In a surprising move, Honda is...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Kioxia unveils 332-layer NAND flash, redefining speed and efficiency
Japanese NAND Flash manufacturer Kioxia unveiled its latest advancement in NAND flash memory technology on February 20, featuring an impressive increase to 332 layers, up from the...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Japanese Startup AZAPA develops semi-solid-state battery system to cut production costs by 40%
AZAPA, a Japanese automotive development and design startup, is set to launch its semi-solid-state battery system by 2025, primarily aimed at electric vehicles (EVs) technology. This...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Nikon aims to reclaim market share with ASML-compatible ArF immersion lithography system
Nikon plans to introduce a new ArF immersion lithography system platform in fiscal year 2028 (April 2028 - March 2029) that offers compatibility with ASML equipment, marking a strategic...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Fujifilm expands CMP slurry and post-CMP cleaner production to target advanced processes
Fujifilm is rapidly expanding its production of semiconductor materials in Kyushu, Japan. In addition to increasing the production capacity of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP)...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
NEG expands glass substrate production amid HBM and semiconductor packaging boom
Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) is increasing its production of carrier glass for advanced memory and semiconductor packaging due to the growing demand for generative AI, which has boosted...
Monday 17 February 2025
Commentary: Honda-Nissan merger collapse underscores why Foxconn must proceed with caution.
Honda and Nissan scrapped merger talks after failing to agree on terms, marking an abrupt end to what could have been a landmark consolidation in Japan's auto industry. The negotiations,...
Monday 17 February 2025
Kioxia announces capex reduction due to NAND surplus despite profitability forecast
Kioxia has projected a return to profitability for fiscal 2024 (April 2024 - March 2025). However, its capex is expected to decrease by approximately 25% year-over-year in response...
Monday 17 February 2025
TSMC and Rapidus: Monitoring PFAS emissions and water quality in Japan
After Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) subsidiary JASM's first wafer fab began mass production at the end of 2024, the Kumamoto Prefectural Government initiated...
Monday 17 February 2025
AI boom propels Japanese manufacturing in 3Q24, while traditional sectors lag
Japan's manufacturing sector has received a significant boost from the AI boom, with companies in the materials, power infrastructure, and information system supply chains achieving...
Monday 17 February 2025
Shibaura forms committee to evaluate Yageo's tender offer
Japan-based Shibaura Electronics, a global leader in negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor manufacturing, has established a special committee to evaluate a tender offer...
Friday 14 February 2025
JDI exits LCD production, pivots to OLED and advanced packaging with Taiwan partnership
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) announced a major restructuring plan that includes ending LCD production, transitioning to OLED manufacturing through partnerships, and expanding into advanced...
Friday 14 February 2025
Yageo launches takeover bid for Shibaura Electronics; disputes claims of no prior notice
Taiwan-based Yageo has launched a takeover bid (TOB) to acquire Japan's Shibaura Electronics. Shibaura responded by claiming it had not been notified in advance. Shortly after, the...
Friday 14 February 2025
Foxconn's CDMS offer to Nissan: A partnership, not a takeover
Following the breakdown of merger talks between Nissan and Honda, the chairman of Taiwan's Foxconn, Young Liu, stated on February 12, 2025, that the company's goal is cooperation...
Research Report Database
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research